T1 L18: PsychoNeuroImmunology (RdV)
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Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by high physiological and psychological arousal?

  • Resistance phase (correct)
  • Alarm phase
  • Exhaustion phase
  • Baseline phase
  • What is a potential negative effect of prolonged stress on immune function?

  • Suppression of antibody formation (correct)
  • Rapid return to baseline levels
  • Beneficial acute immune responses
  • Increased natural killer cell activity
  • What is the main concern with chronic stress?

  • Physiological functioning
  • Both psychological and physiological functioning (correct)
  • Homeostatic position
  • Psychological functioning
  • Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by depletion of resources and potential collapse of resistance?

    <p>Exhaustion phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is influenced by stress and leads to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure?

    <p>Nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the fight or flight response?

    <p>To prepare the body for physical action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does stress have on inflammation and antibody formation?

    <p>Stress inhibits inflammation and antibody formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a result of stress on the body?

    <p>Increase in digestive system activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of research has demonstrated how psychological states affect immune function?

    <p>Psycho neuro immunology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general impact of prolonged negative emotions on our immune system?

    <p>It has a negative impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the lecture, what impact can a D minus have on the immune system?

    <p>It can impair immune function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main message regarding the relationship between psychological states and immune function?

    <p>Negative emotional states have a negative impact on immune function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the bio psychosocial model discussed in the text?

    <p>The influence of social factors on biological processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between social support and psychological well-being?

    <p>Social support has a positive effect on psychological well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biological system is discussed in relation to the bio psychosocial model?

    <p>The immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the early study by Issue Carnaby in 1919 find?

    <p>Decreased phagocytic activity in response to stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential benefit of increasing physical activity?

    <p>Improved cardiovascular health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between acute stress and chronic stress?

    <p>The duration of the stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is allostatic load?

    <p>The physiological costs of response to stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is prolonged exposure to stress harmful?

    <p>It can lead to a static load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stress?

    <p>Stress is a positive experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why our body's stress response is harmful today?

    <p>All of the above are correct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of behavioral responses to stress mentioned in the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are animal models limited when studying psychological stress in humans?

    <p>All of the above are correct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes stress?

    <p>A physiological response to a situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes human response to stress from that of animals?

    <p>Different processing capacities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between stress and stressor?

    <p>Stress is the response, while stressor is the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation is used as an example of a stressor in the text?

    <p>Being on a rollercoaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can the same situation cause different levels of stress in different individuals?

    <p>Due to different emotional responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the distinction between stress and stressor?

    <p>Different emotional experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a link described in the text between psychological states and immune function?

    <p>Social support and impaired immune function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of prolonged stress on immune function?

    <p>It suppresses immune activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the General Adaptation Syndrome?

    <p>To adapt to stressors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biological systems affect immune function in response to stress?

    <p>Sympathetic nervous system (SNS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the adaptive purpose of a brief stress response?

    <p>To enable quick responses to threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern with prolonged stress?

    <p>It disrupts physiological functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome is characterized by depletion of resources and potential collapse of resistance?

    <p>Exhaustion phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the physiological costs of responses to stress that increase due to prolonged elevation or fluctuation of SNS/HPA axis responses?

    <p>Allostatic load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between acute stress and chronic stress?

    <p>Acute stress is short-term, while chronic stress is long-term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which coping response aims to improve emotional state rather than solving a problem?

    <p>Emotion-focused coping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the evaluation of social support as a resource in coping with stress?

    <p>Secondary appraisal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a negative effect of depression on immune function?

    <p>Enhanced immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main pathway of influence of social support on stress-related responses?

    <p>Direct effects via psychosocial influences on endocrine and immune function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the body's active coping with stress by trying to find a new balance?

    <p>Allostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological interventions have been shown to improve immune function?

    <p>Interventions that improve psychological well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some personality traits associated with enhanced immune function?

    <p>Optimism and extraversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does positive mood affect immune function?

    <p>Positive mood is associated with an increase in immune function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of positive life events on allostatic load?

    <p>Positive life events are associated with a decrease in allostatic load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some positive effects of positive affect on immune function?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of laughter on cortisol responses and immune function?

    <p>Laughter leads to a decrease in cortisol responses and immune function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does social support reduce the immune effects of stress and depression?

    <p>By indirectly improving coping mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which study found that laughter yoga reduces the cortisol response to acute stress in healthy individuals?

    <p>Meier M, et al.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of laughter yoga on mental symptoms and salivary cortisol levels in first-year nursing students, according to a randomized controlled trial?

    <p>Reduces mental symptoms and cortisol levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which study examined the relationship between happiness and inflammatory responses to acute stress in people with Type 2 Diabetes?

    <p>Panagi L, et al.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to a study by Pressman S, Cohen S, does positive affect influence health?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which book, published in 1956, discusses the stress of life?

    <p>The Stress of Life by Selye H.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to a study by Speigel D, Giese-Davis J, what is the focus of their research on depression and cancer?

    <p>Mechanisms and disease progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which study found that daily events are associated with a secretory immune response to an oral antigen in men?

    <p>Stone A, et al.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the bio psychosocial model discussed in the text?

    <p>The interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors in health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to a study by Uchino B, et al., what is the relationship between social support and physiological processes?

    <p>There is a positive relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

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