Psychology Chapter 11 Flashcards
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How do psychologists define stress?

  • Physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion.
  • An attempt to reach some important goal.
  • The experience of realistic anxiety.
  • The process by which we appraise and respond to threatening or challenging events. (correct)
  • What does different perceptions of a new job illustrate?

  • The general adaptation syndrome.
  • Immune deficiencies.
  • Stress appraisal. (correct)
  • Catharsis.
  • What does stress produce an outpouring of into the bloodstream?

  • Carcinogens
  • Epinephrine (correct)
  • Oxytocin
  • Serotonin
  • Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome is Cameron likely experiencing after being fired?

    <p>Alarm reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three successive phases of the general adaptation syndrome?

    <p>Alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is psychoneuroimmunology primarily concerned with?

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

    Who exemplifies a Type A personality?

    <p>Philip, a competitive, hot-tempered corporation president</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Alicia's behavior of enrolling in a retraining program to alleviate job stress best illustrate?

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

    What did dogs develop when given repeated shocks they could not avoid?

    <p>Learned helplessness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do those who perceive an internal locus of control believe?

    <p>Individuals can influence their own outcomes in life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What experience increases for people who practice self-regulation through exercise and study programs?

    <p>Self-control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What value is illustrated by Alex, who experiences little stress because he expects things to work out?

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

    Which factor is most likely to foster stronger immune functioning?

    <p>Social support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aerobic exercise has been most closely linked to a decrease in what condition?

    <p>Depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The correlation between religious involvement and life expectancy best illustrates the health value of:

    <p>The faith factor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the feel-good, do-good phenomenon indicate?

    <p>When people feel happy they are more willing to help others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The study of positive emotions and desirable character traits is central to which subfield?

    <p>Positive psychology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the buying power of Americans changed in the last half-century?

    <p>Increased; remained almost unchanged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor explains why more money buys only a temporary surge of happiness?

    <p>The adaptation-level phenomenon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is clearly related to feelings of happiness or life satisfaction?

    <p>Having an active religious faith.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Stress and Appraisal

    • Stress is defined as the process of appraising and responding to threatening or challenging events.
    • Different perceptions of the same situation, like a new job, illustrate stress appraisal.

    General Adaptation Syndrome

    • The three phases are alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion.
    • Alarm reaction is the initial response to stress, like receiving unexpected job loss notification.

    Biological Response to Stress

    • Stress triggers the release of epinephrine into the bloodstream.
    • Psychoneuroimmunology studies the interaction among psychological, neural, and endocrine systems affecting the immune system.

    Personality Types

    • Type A personality is characterized by competitiveness and impatience, exemplified by a hot-tempered corporation president.
    • Type B personality is more relaxed and easygoing.

    Coping Strategies

    • Problem-focused coping involves actively addressing stressors, like seeking retraining after job loss.
    • Learned helplessness occurs when individuals believe they have no control over their situation, often due to repeated failures.

    Control and Outcomes

    • An internal locus of control refers to the belief that personal actions can influence outcomes in life.
    • People who practice self-regulation and manage their time effectively exhibit increased self-control.

    Optimism and Health

    • Optimism reflects a positive expectation, leading to reduced stress.
    • Social support has been linked to stronger immune functioning.

    Physical Health and Mental Well-being

    • Aerobic exercise is associated with decreases in depression.
    • Religious involvement correlates with increased life expectancy, illustrating the health benefits of the faith factor.

    Emotional Influence on Behavior

    • The feel-good, do-good phenomenon suggests that happy people are more likely to help others.
    • Positive psychology explores positive emotions and character traits.

    Happiness and Economic Factors

    • The buying power of Americans has increased, yet self-reported happiness has remained consistent.
    • The adaptation-level phenomenon explains why wealth leads to only temporary happiness increases for those not impoverished.

    Factors Influencing Happiness

    • Having an active religious faith is strongly related to general happiness and life satisfaction, more than education, children, or physical appearance.

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    This quiz focuses on key concepts from Chapter 11 of psychology, particularly relating to stress and its definition. It includes flashcards that will help you understand different perspectives on stress and coping mechanisms. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their knowledge in this area.

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