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The process by which we perceive and respond to events, called stressors, that we see as threatening or challenging |
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a stress perceived as being positive but still carrying with it heightened anxiety
a. distress
b. eustress
c. positive stress |
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a stress perceived as being negative
a. distress
b. eustress
c. anxiety |
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Psychologist who concluded that physiological and emotional responses occur at same time
a. Cannon
b. Selye
c. Seligman |
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Subfield of psychology that focuses on
how stress affects well-being and
health
a. positive psychology
b. health psychology
c. medical psychology |
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Term for competitive, impatient, hard-driving, and anger prone people
a. Type A
b. Type B
c. Type C |
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Term for easy-going, relaxed, and calm people
a. Type A
b. Type B
c. Type C |
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Emotion, physical, and mental exhaustion brought on by persistent stress
a. breakdown
b. burnout
c. meltdown |
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Psychologist who came up with the GAS: general adaptation syndrome
a. Cannon
b. Selye
c. Seligman |
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Stage of GAS: body’s reserves are depleted; greater likelihood to illness
a. alarm reaction
b. resistance
c. exhaustion |
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Stage of GAS: nervous system is
activated following an emotional or
physical trauma
a. alarm reaction
b. resistance
c. exhaustion |
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Stage of GAS: out pouring of stress-related hormones
a. alarm reaction
b. resistance
c. exhaustion |
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Category of stress: hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, etc.
a. daily stress
b. significant changes
c. catastrophes |
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category of stress: where most of our stress comes from; everyday hassles we face
a. daily stress
b. significant changes
c. catastrophes |
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category of stress: personal life changes such as death of a spouse or divorce
a. daily stress
b. significant change
c. catastrophes |
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the tendency to expect the best in the situation
a. pessimism
b. positive psychology
c. optimism |
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the tendency to expect the worst
a. optimism
b. pessimism
c. negative psychology |
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State of optimal experience that involves a challenge, requires skill, has clear goals, and provides feedback
a. wellness
b. explanatory
c. flow |
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Psychologist of positive psychology
a. Cannon
b. Selye
c. Seligman |
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Common result of a healthy lifestyle and healthy attitudes
a. positive psychology
b. wellness
c. good health |
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the discomfort and distress that follows discontinuing use of an addictive drug
a. withdrawal
b. shock
c. nerve seizure |
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Individual's "weight thermostat"
a. metabolic rate
b. set point
c. flow |
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Your weight in kilograms divided by squared height in meters
a. BMI (body mass index)
b. set point
c. metabolic rate |
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the benefits of this helps one feel wanted and well liked
a. religious activity
b. social support
c. extracurricular activity
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the benefits of this helps one live longer due to promotion of healthy lifestyle, community and hope
a. religious activity
b. support group
c. healthy activity |
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The habitual way that we perceive a situation (optimistic or pessimistic)
a. thinking habits
b. outlook
c. explanatory style |
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This is the behavioral stimulant found in tobacco; more addictive than cocaine or heroin
a. Amphetamines
b. nicotine
c. tobacco particles |
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the body's resting rate of energy expenditure
a. metabolic rate
b. stagnant rate
c. rejuvenation rate |
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