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Thoughts on Stress, Health, and Coping Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory. Albert Schweitzer What worries you masters you. Haddon W. Robinson A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright
Stress The general term describing the psychological and bodily response to a stimulus that alters one s state of equilibrium Stressor Acute stressor Chronic stressor Stress response
The Biology of Stress General adaptation syndrome (GAS) The alarm phase Fight or flight response The resistance phase Adaptation The exhaustion phase
Sources of Stress Cognitive appraisal Primary appraisal Secondary appraisal Coping
Sources of Stress Perceived control Learned helplessness Predictability Context
Sources of Stress Internal conflict Conflict Approach-approach conflict Avoidance-avoidance conflict Approach-avoidance conflict
Sources of Stress Life s hassles Daily hassles Interruptions
Sources of Stress Work-related factors Environmental factors Lighting, noise, crowding Job-related factors Workload, deadlines Personality factors Burnout
Hostility A personality trait characterized by mistrust, an expectation of harm and provocation by others, and a cynical attitude Associated with heart disease Gender differences Anger management programs
The Immune System White blood cells B cells T cells Natural killer cells Glucocorticoids and stress Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
The Immune System Cancer Stress and tumor growth Heart disease Stress and blood pressure Atherosclerosis Depression and heart disease Anxiety and heart disease
Stage 1 Hypnogogic Stage 2 Sleep spindles Stages 3 and 4 Delta waves Stages of Sleep REM (rapid eye movement) sleep
The Function of Sleep Sleep deprivation REM rebound Cognitive, emotional, and physical effects Restorative theory Evolutionary theory
Dreaming What triggers particular dreams? Why do we dream? Freud Manifest content Latent content Activation-synthesis hypothesis
Sleep and the Brain The chemistry of sleep Acetylcholine Sleeping pills Melatonin Circadian rhythms Suprachiasmatic nucleus Shift work
Troubled Sleep Narcolepsy Insomnia Sleep apnea
Coping Strategies Problem-focused strategies Active coping Planning Instrumental social support Suppression of competing activities Restraint coping
Coping Strategies Emotion-focused strategies Emotional social support Venting emotions Positive reinterpretation/growth Behavioral disengagement Mental disengagement
Coping Strategies Thought suppression Rebound effect Humor
Coping Strategies Aggression Environmental factors Depression Pain Hostile attribution bias Aggressive tendencies Gender differences Self-esteem Narcissism
Drugs and Alcohol Substance abuse Substance dependence Tolerance Withdrawal
Psychoactive Substances Depressants Alcohol, barbiturates Stimulants Cocaine, amphetamines Narcotic analgesics Heroin Hallucinogens LSD, marijuana
Depressants: Alcohol 40% of American adults drink alcohol 9% have alcohol abuse or dependence Biological effects Depressant Disinhibition Psychological effects Inhibitory conflict Alcohol myopia Blackouts
Stimulants: Cocaine Crack Other stimulants Amphetamines Caffeine Nicotine
Actions of Amphetamines on Neurotransmitters
Hallucinogens: Marijuana Most commonly used hallucinogen in U.S. Biological effects Cannabinoid receptors Appetite, memory, pain Psychological effects Dependant on mood Medical marijuana
Ecstasy (MDMA) Biological effects Releases serotonin and prevents reuptake Damages serotonin receptors Decrease dopamine levels Dry mouth, muscular tension, hyperthermia Psychological effects Increased awareness and pleasure May cause depression
Coping and Social Support Social support affects Survival Depression Immune system Perceived social support Enacted social support
Mind-Body Interventions Natural methods Relaxation techniques Meditation Hypnosis Exercise Placebos
Gender, Culture, and Coping Gender differences and stress levels Cultural contexts Crowding Social support