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Chapter 14 - Lifespan
Living Well Stress
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Psychology
Graduate
06/11/2012

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subjective well Being
Definition
an individuals experience of all of lifes experiences
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day reconstruction method
Definition
combines elements of experience samping wih elicitation of memories of affective experiences
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hedonic well being
Definition
subjective well being with an emphasis on happiness
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eudaemonic well being
Definition
feeling a sense of purpose, growth and mastery
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psychological well being
Definition
subjective well being
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self determiniation theory
Definition
self realization is at the core of eudaermonic well being.
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autonomy
Definition
feeling that ones behavior are self endorsed
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competence
Definition
expressing ones talents and skills
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relatedness
Definition
opportunities to feel cared for and loved by others
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role strain
Definition
when demands are to great given resources
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life events
Definition
descret, tramatic experiences that have a clear onset to someone.  Ex. death of a loved one
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daily hassels
Definition
chronic, problemic situations that occur on a daily basis
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kindling behavior sensitization
Definition
the phenomnun that has been useful in explaining the effects of cummulaive stressors on vulnerability
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diathesis-stress
Definition
models that address the development of problems
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diathesas
Definition
premorbid conditions that render individuals vulnerable to some disorder under certain circumstances
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posttraumatic growth
Definition
positive psychological change experienced as a result of the struggle with highly challenging life circumsances
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immunosuppression
Definition
cortisol inhibits the proliferation or blunts the respones of certain types of cytokines
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cytokines
Definition
small protein molecules of many different varieties that are secreted by cells of the immune system and that help to regulate its functioning.
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endrophins
Definition
opiate receptors for the bodies natural opiates
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psychoneuroimmunology
Definition
the study of the interactions between the central nervous system, the immune system and behavior.
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negative affectivity
Definition
the extent to which a person experiences nervousness
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behavioral inhabition system
Definition

negative effectivity is a part of this system

circuit related to withdrawl and avoidance behaviors shaped through evolution

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positive affectivity
Definition
the extent to which a person experieces enthusiasm
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behavioral facilitation system
Definition

positive affectivity is a part of this system

 

this system intended to allow peoplee to espond to reinforcement and to approach and engage with the environment

 

 

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mindfulness
Definition
paying atention in a paricular way of purpose in the present moment and non judgmentally.
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developmental shift in spirituality and faith
Definition

Stage 1 (1 - 6) intuitive perspective

stage 2 (7 - 12years old) - mythic literal

stage 3 (13 - 20) synthetic conventional

stage 4 (21 - 30) individuaive reflective

stage 5 (31 - 60) conjunctive

stage 6 (over 60) universalizing

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