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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Stress -- Review these terms for Quiz on Wed 3/17/10 and Thu, 3/18/10
Here is a list of terms to review for next week's quiz on Wed 3/17 and Thu 3/18:
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
stressor An event or agent in the environment that causes stress.
stress The general state of the body, mind, and emotions when an environmental stressor has triggered the stress response.
stress response or fight-or-flight response A series of physiological changes that activate body systems, providing a burst of energy to deal with a perceived threat or danger; also called the fight-or-flight response.
homeostasis A state of stability and balance in which body functions are maintained within a normal range.
relaxation response A series of physiological changes that calm body systems and return them to normal functioning.
acute stress Short-term stress, produced by the stress response.
chronic stress Long-term, low-level stress in which the stress response continues without resolution.
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) Selye’s classic model used to describe the physiological changes associated with the stress response. The three phases are alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.
Type A behavior pattern a set of personality traits originally thought to be associated with risk for heart disease; Type A individuals are hard-driving, competitive, achievement oriented, and quick to anger; further research has identified hostility as the key risk factor in the pattern.
hostility An ongoing accumulation of irritation and anger.
hardiness An effective style of coping with stress, characterized by a tendency to view life events as challenges rather than threats, commitment to meaningful activities, and a sense of being in control.
Be able to list physiological effects of acute stress and long-term health effects of chronic stress.
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
stressor An event or agent in the environment that causes stress.
stress The general state of the body, mind, and emotions when an environmental stressor has triggered the stress response.
stress response or fight-or-flight response A series of physiological changes that activate body systems, providing a burst of energy to deal with a perceived threat or danger; also called the fight-or-flight response.
homeostasis A state of stability and balance in which body functions are maintained within a normal range.
relaxation response A series of physiological changes that calm body systems and return them to normal functioning.
acute stress Short-term stress, produced by the stress response.
chronic stress Long-term, low-level stress in which the stress response continues without resolution.
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) Selye’s classic model used to describe the physiological changes associated with the stress response. The three phases are alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.
Type A behavior pattern a set of personality traits originally thought to be associated with risk for heart disease; Type A individuals are hard-driving, competitive, achievement oriented, and quick to anger; further research has identified hostility as the key risk factor in the pattern.
hostility An ongoing accumulation of irritation and anger.
hardiness An effective style of coping with stress, characterized by a tendency to view life events as challenges rather than threats, commitment to meaningful activities, and a sense of being in control.
Be able to list physiological effects of acute stress and long-term health effects of chronic stress.
Monday, March 1, 2010
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