Week 11 = Health Psychology

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What does stress refer to?
A response to real or imagined stimuli affecting wellbeing
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Stressors are:
Circumstances causing stress
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Which concept was introduced by Walter Cannon in relation to stress?
Fight or flight
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What does the 'fight or flight' response entail?
A physiological reaction to a dangerous situation
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In Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome, what is the first stage?
Alarm
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What happens during the Resistance stage of GAS?
The body starts benefiting from increased energy reserves
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A criticism of Selye's GAS is that it:
Assumes all stress responses are uniform
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What is the first stage of cognitive appraisal according to Robert Lazarus?
Evaluations of the threat
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Approach-Approach conflict involves a choice between:
Two desirable outcomes
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The concept of 'Hardiness' in stress management refers to:
Viewing stressors as challenges
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In Brown et al.'s 2003 study, what was linked to decreased odds of mortality?
Giving instrumental support
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What is an example of emotion-focused coping?
Seeking comfort from friends
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In the context of coping, what does 'progressive relaxation' involve?
Intense physical exercise
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What does 'cognitive reappraisal' in coping strategies refer to?
Learning new skills to handle stress
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According to the notes, what was a finding from research on coping strategies?
Different strategies might work for different situations or individuals
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What type of conflict is exemplified by choosing between spending money now or saving for retirement?
Approach-Approach
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In the context of stress, what does 'perceived control' refer to?
Belief in one's ability to influence stressors
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What was a unique aspect of the Brown et al. (2003) study?
It was conducted over a five-year period
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