BPK 140 Lecture Notes - Occupational Stress, Menstrual Disorder, Premature Ejaculation

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Biomedical Physio & Kines
• Course: BPK 140
• Professor: Peter Ruben

Document Summary

Adaptive response: the body"s attempt to re-establish homeostasis or stability. Adrenocroticotrophic hormone (acth): a hormone that is released by the pituitary gland which in turns triggers the adrenal glands to release cortisol, a hormone that helps to release nutrients the body has stored as energy. Biofeedback: an alternative health care technique that uses machines to measure temperature or skin responses and internal physiological activities. Information is then shared with the subjects so that they can learn to control involuntary functions such as circulation, tension and heart rates. Cognitive-transactional model for stress and coping: a non-biological stress theory developed by lazarus and folkman, that looks at the relationship between demands and the power to deal with them without unreasonable or destructive costs. Complicated grief: an intense and extended period of grief that is often linked to the loss or death of a family member, friend or acquaintance or partner relationship.