PSYC 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Aerobic Exercise, Trait Theory, Orgasm
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Primary appraisal interpreting an event as threatening or challenging. Secondary appraisal determining whether the event is something that you can control or something that you should ignore. Constructive/rational coping choosing to face the stressor, rather than ignore or distance it. Problem-focused coping (external) finding a solution to the problem. Emotion-focused coping (internal) deal with our emotions. Only occur if you believe that you have control over the situation. Optimism a personality trait associated with having a positive outlook on events. Grit/hardiness commitment in the face of failure, willingness to accept challenges. Stress inoculation training (sit) a technique that simulates real-life stressful situation in order to prepare you to positively deal with them. Aerobic exercise exercise that increases heart rate and oxygen intake. Serotonin and endorphins it naturally increases the levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in our brains, making us happier. Muscles it relaxes our muscles and help us sleep.
