Mental and Physical Health
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Mental and Physical Health
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This flashcard set covers key concepts in health psychology, focusing on the interplay between mental and physical well-being. Learners will explore stress responses, coping strategies, and positive psychology factors, along with various psychological disorders and their treatments. Key topics include the General Adaptation Syndrome, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and treatment modalities such as behavioral and cognitive therapies. This resource is ideal for understanding psychological principles related to health and mental illness.
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Health Psychology
branch of psychology that addresses physical well-being and illness
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Stress
physiological and psychological response associated with hypertension, headaches, and immune suppression
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Distress
negative or damaging stress
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Eustress
positive or motivating stress
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Tend and Befriend Theory of Stress
theory that some people cope with stress by caring for others and seeking social connections
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General Adaptation Syndrome
three-stage stress response process
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Alarm
initial reaction with shock and fight/flight/freeze response
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Resistance
stage where body copes and immune system is enhanced
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Exhaustion
stage where body is depleted and more likely to get sick
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Problem-focused coping
addressing stress by solving or changing the stressor
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Emotion-focused coping
managing emotional response to stress
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Positive Psychology
study of factors that promote well-being, resilience, and positive emotions