Psyc101 ch10 Health Psyc

sexually transmitted disease (STD)

A disease caused by an infectious agent that is spread by sexual contact. Also called a sexually transmitted infection or STI. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 398). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

psychological hardiness

A cluster of traits (commitment, openness to challenge, internal locus of control) that may buffer the effects of stress. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 388). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

arteriosclerosis

A condition in which artery walls become thicker and lose elasticity. Commonly called hardening of the arteries. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 394). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

atherosclerosis

A form of arteriosclerosis involving the narrowing of artery walls resulting from the buildup of fatty deposits or plaque. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 394). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

basal cell carcinoma

A form of skin cancer that is easily curable if detected and removed early. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 398). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH) Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 385). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

A hormone released by the hypothalamus that induces the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotrophic hormone. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 385). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

vaccination

A method of acquiring immunity by means of injecting a weakened or partial form of an infectious agent that can induce production of antibodies but does not produce a full-blown infection. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 386). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

adrenal glands

A pair of endocrine glands located just above the kidneys that produce various stress-related hormones. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 385). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 385). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

A pituitary hormone that activates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroids (cortical steroids). Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 385). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

heart attack

A potentially life-threatening event involving the death of heart tissue due to a lack of blood flow to the heart. Also called myocardial infarction. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 394). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

PTSD

A psychological disorder involving a maladaptive reaction to traumatic stress. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 379). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

conflict

A state of tension brought about by opposing response tendencies or motives operating simultaneously. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 378). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

corticosteroids

Adrenal hormones that increase the body's resistance to stress by increasing the availability of stored nutrients to meet the increased energy demands of coping with stressful events. Also called cortical steroids. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 385). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

hassles

Annoyances of daily life that impose a stressful burden. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 376). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygenrich blood from the heart through the circulatory system. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 394). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

chronic stress

Continuing or lingering stress. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 376). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

acculturative stress

Demands faced by immigrants in adjusting to a host culture. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 381). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

plaque

In the circulatory system, fatty deposits that accumulate along artery walls. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 394). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

stress

Pressure or demand placed on an organism to adjust or adapt. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 375). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

antibodies

Protein molecules produced by the immune system that serve to mark antigens for destruction by specialized lymphocytes. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 386). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

general adaptation syndrome

Selye's term for the three-stage response of the body to persistent or intense stress. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 382). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

antigens

Substances, such as bacteria and viruses, that are recognized by the immune system as foreign to the body and that induce it to produce antibodies to defend against them. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 386). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

coronary heart disease(CHD)

The most common form of heart disease, caused by blockages in coronary arteries, the vessels that supply the heart with blood. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 394). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

fight-or-flight response

The body's built-in alarm system that allows it to quickly mobilize its resources to either fight or flee when faced with a threatening stressor. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 383). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

alarm stage

The first stage of the general adaptation syndrome, involving mobilization of the body's resources to cope with an immediate stressor. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 382). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

adrenal medulla

The inner part of the adrenal glands that secretes the stress hormones epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline). Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 385). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

hypothalamus pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 385). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

The integrated system of endocrine glands involved in the body's response to stress. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 385). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

melanoma

The most deadly form of skin cancer. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 398). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

adrenal cortex

The outer layer of the adrenal glands that secretes corticosteroids (cortical steroids). Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 385). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

resistance stage

The second stage of the general adaptation syndrome, characterized by the body's attempt to adjust or adapt to persistent stress. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 383). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

health psychology

The specialty in psychology that focuses on the interrelationships between psychological factors and physical health. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 375). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

exhaustion stage

The third stage of the general adaptation syndrome, characterized by depletion of bodily resources and a lowered resistance to stress-related disorders or conditions. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 384). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

malignant tumors

Uncontrolled growths of body cells that invade surrounding tissue and spread to other parts of the body. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 396). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

lymphocytes

White blood cells that protect the body against disease-causing organisms. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 386). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

Type A behavior pattern(TABP)

behavior pattern characterized by impatience, time urgency, competitiveness, and hostility. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 379). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

Frustration

negative emotional state experienced when one's efforts to pursue one's goals are thwarted. Nevid, Jeffrey S. (2014-01-06). Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Page 377). Cengage Learning. Kindle Edition.

stressors

sources of stress