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Clinical and Abnormal
Chapter 7
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
04/11/2010

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Hans Selye's GAS of stress
Definition

1.Alarm- ANS is activated by stress

2.Resistance-Coping Mechanisms take force

3.Exhaustian- unable to adapt causes death or irreversible harm

Term
Structural Social Support
Definition
Refers to a persons basic network of friends and social relationships
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Functional Social Support
Definition
Quality of friends, Whether you can count on them in times of need
Term
High Allostatic Load
Definition
Experience high levels of cortisol and weakened immune system 
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Cytokines
Definition
Substance released in the body to help fight fatigue,fever, and activation of HPA axis
Term
Angina Pectoris
Definition
Periodic Chest Pains, due to insufficient oxygen to heart, (although not directly cut off)
Term
Myocardial INfarction
Definition
Heart attack
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Metabolic Syndrome
Definition
Abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, low HDL cholesterol + heightened inflammation
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