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Which physiological system is primarily associated with the immediate stress response?
Which physiological system is primarily associated with the immediate stress response?
- Sympathetic-Adrenal Medullary (SAM) system (correct)
- Central Nervous System
- HPA axis
- Parasympathetic Nervous System
What is one of the primary contributions of social status to health, as discussed in the stress and health concepts?
What is one of the primary contributions of social status to health, as discussed in the stress and health concepts?
- Increased leisure time
- Higher likelihood of financial stress (correct)
- Reduced need for social interactions
- Access to healthier food
Which of the following is NOT a recognized coping strategy for managing stress?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized coping strategy for managing stress?
- Rumination (correct)
- Avoidance coping
- Cognitive appraisal
- Problem-focused coping
What does the DSM primarily focus on?
What does the DSM primarily focus on?
Which disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest?
Which disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest?
Which of the following describes a key characteristic of social buffers against stress?
Which of the following describes a key characteristic of social buffers against stress?
What distinguishes panic disorder from other anxiety disorders?
What distinguishes panic disorder from other anxiety disorders?
Which of the following personality disorders is characterized by a disregard for and violation of the rights of others?
Which of the following personality disorders is characterized by a disregard for and violation of the rights of others?
Flashcards
Stress
Stress
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
SAM (Sympathetic-Adrenal-Medullary) System
SAM (Sympathetic-Adrenal-Medullary) System
The body's initial response to stress, involving the release of adrenaline and cortisol.
HPA (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal) Axis
HPA (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal) Axis
The body's longer-term stress response, involving the release of cortisol.
Problem-focused coping
Problem-focused coping
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Emotion-focused coping
Emotion-focused coping
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Abnormal behavior
Abnormal behavior
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DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
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Major Depression
Major Depression
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Study Notes
Exam 3 Review Guide
- Exam consists of 45 multiple choice questions, focused on concepts and terminology, not just definitions
- Understand how concepts apply and relate to examples, behaviours, and class discussions
- Chapters 12, 13, 14, and 4 are relevant, but material outside this review guide is less likely to be on the exam
Stress and Health (Chapter 12)
- Psychology's definition of stress
- Various stress sources, explained
- Stress impact on the body; physiological
- SAM (sympathetic-adrenomedullary system) vs. HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis)
- Cardiovascular effects
- Cancer risk
- Film's main points about stress and health
- Influence of social status on stress
- Stress and ulcers
- Coping mechanisms
- Cognitive Appraisal Theory
- Emotion- versus problem-focused coping
- Protective factors: physical, psychological, and social buffers
- Impact of personality traits
Disorders (Chapter 13)
- Defining abnormal behavior
- DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
- Major characteristic features and causes of specific disorders as discussed in class, including
- Mood disorders
- Major depressive disorder
- Dysthymia
- Seasonal affective disorder
- Anxiety disorders
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Phobias
- Schizophrenia
- Dissociative disorders
- Dissociative identity disorder
- Personality disorders
- Antisocial personality disorder
- Mood disorders
- Current perspectives on disorders
Therapy (Chapter 14)
- Reasons people seek therapy
- Types of therapy discussed (and their strengths and weaknesses):
- Cognitive therapies
- Psychoanalysis
- Humanistic therapies
- Cognitive-behavioral therapies
- Behavioral therapies
- Systematic desensitization
- Observational learning
- Biomedical therapies
- Medications
- ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy)
- Psychosurgery
Consciousness (Chapter 4)
- Different states of consciousness
- Circadian rhythms and sleep stages (REM sleep)
- Meditation
- Theories of dreams
- Sleep disorders
- Psychoactive drugs (concepts of tolerance, withdrawal, and effects)
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