PSY 202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Malingering, Mass Hysteria, Authoritarianism
20 Jan 2017
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Stress is the tension, discomfort, or physical symptoms that arise when a stressor strains our ability to cope effectively. A traumatic event is a stressor so severe that it can produce long-term psychological or health consequences. Focuses on identifying types of stressful events. Helps identify situations that cause more stress and persons that react more strongly. Disasters that impact an entire community can increase social awareness and cement interpersonal bonds. Examines how people interpret and cope with stressful events. Primary appraisal- initial decision regarding whether an event is harmful. Secondary appraisal- perceptions regarding our ability to cope with an event that follows primary appraisal. Problem-focused coping- problem solve and tackle life"s challenges head on. Emotion-focused coping- positive outlook on feelings/situations accompanied by behaviors that reduce painful emotions. Assesses psychological and physical reactions to stress. Measure large number of outcome variables, including corticosteroids (stress hormone that activates the body and prepares us to respond to stressful circumstances.
