PSY100Y5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psoriasis, Amygdala
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Halima isse: 14 - stress, coping, and health. Health psychology: apa (1979) health psychology is the educational, research, and clinical contributions of psychology to: The analysis and improvement of the health care system and health policy formation: 50% of all deaths are preventable - due to lifestyles. Ex. of stress on immune system: during exam period, immune system is not functioning as well b/c fight or flight response kicks in to deal with the stress of exams. Stress is a stimulus e. g. , catastrophes, life events, circumstances. Stress is a response (physiological and psychological) Stress is a process (relationship between person and environment) Loss: person loses a loved one or a possession. Not much that can be done; loss will be experienced by all. Things we worry may happen caused by our imagination. Fear of failure results in stress: true test of character is determined when times get tough, hardy behavior promotes success, and positive attitudes.
