PSYC 170 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Rhinovirus, Longitudinal Study, Hypothalamus
Document Summary
Same brain regions that register physical pain = more active when people left out of the game than when they were included. Stronger response the more excluded you feel. Tylenol reduces this social pain too: but, statistical significance is very low. Prolonged exposure to stress can lead to immune suppression: more likely to get sick after finals than during. Phase 1: alarm reaction (mobilize resources) stressor occurs. Phase 2: resistance (cope with stressor: body"s resistance to stress can only last so long before exhaustion sets in. Phase 3: exhaustion (reserves depleted: low stress resistance. Makes people look older: but most presidents have lived on average 11 years longer than average man better educated, wealthier, and better healthcare than average. American, selection bias: the richest americans live longest. Everyday challenges/hassles may take more of a toll on our health than major events: more likely to happen (more numerous, may accompany major events.
