PSY 202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Biofeedback, Chondroitin, Ginkgo Biloba
24 Dec 2017
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Stress - 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. Fear - dangerous or potentially dangerous (a state of fear). Anxiety - unrealistic fear, vague apprehensions about future, or disturbing memories (future- oriented). Depression - suffered a loss, perceives themselves to be helpless, hopeless, or a failure, or who has a physical problem or handicap. Frustration - obstacle that prevents achievement of a goal. Conflict - choose bw alternatives that are equal or nearly equal in attractiveness or unattractiveness. Guilt - result of thoughts/behaviours inconsistent w/ one"s self-image or as result of surviving or succeeding with others died or failed. Focuses on identifying types of stressful event (nouns) 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.
