Psych 11A

emotional appraisal

evaluating the personal meaning of a stimulus or situation

Neuropsychologists

explore the relationships between brain/nervous systems and behavior

Lupe examines how social support may buffer the negative effects of stigma on the well-being of HIV-positive gay men of color. Lupe is MOST likely a _____ psychologist.

health

primary appraisal

initial decision regarding whether an event is harmful

One reason why Type A personalities may be more prone to heart disease is that they are more often combat ready, which leads to increased activity by the sympathetic nervous system and interferes with the:

liver's ability to remove cholesterol and fat from the blood.

Destroying worn-out cells is to _____ as attacking diseased cells is to _____.

macrophages; natural killer cells

Researchers have reported a relationship between _____ and the progression of HIV infection.

negative emotions

secondary appraisal

perceptions regarding our ability to cope with an event that follows primary appraisal

Type A personality

personality type that describes people who are competitive, driven, hostile, and ambitious

A stress reaction is a:

physical or emotional response

Dr. Navarre investigates the link between coping strategies and immune system functioning during stressful situations. Dr. Navarre is BEST described as a:

psychoneuroimmunologist.

Micah is preparing to give a presentation and considers it more of a challenge than a threat because he has spent many hours practicing. His evaluation of whether he can handle the presentation exemplifies _____ appraisal.

secondary

Event is to response as _____ is to _____.

stressor; stress reaction

Psychoneuroimmunologists

study mind-body interactions, including stress-related physical illnesses, such as hypertension and stress-induced headaches

cognitive appraisal

the interpretation of an event that helps determine its stress impact

stress reaction

the physical response to stress, consisting mainly of bodily changes related to autonomic nervous system arousal

social psychology

the scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another

medical psychology

the study and practice of psychology as it relates to health, illness, and medical treatment

tend-and-befriend response

under stress, people (especially women) often provide support to others (tend) and bond with and seek support from others (befriend)

One effective strategy for reducing angry feelings is to:

count to 10.

Which person is the BEST example of a Type A personality?

Andre, a competitive, easily angered journalist

In his general adaptation syndrome, Hans Selye noted that the greatest threat to one's immune system is during the _____ phase.

Exahustion Phase

Type B

Friedman and Rosenman's term for easygoing, relaxed people

Jennifer was driving her car to school when it broke down. Which statement is true?

Jennifer's feelings of frustration are a stress reaction.

exahustion stage

This stage is the result of prolonged or chronic stress.

After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, many people from around the country went to New York City to lend aid. This response to stress is an example of:

a tend-and-befriend response.

The _____ personality type is linked with a higher incidence of heart disease, whereas the _____ personality type is linked with a lower incidence of heart disease.

Type A; Type B

clinical psychology

a branch of psychology that studies, assesses, and treats people with psychological disorders

health psychology

a subfield of psychology that provides psychology's contribution to behavioral medicine

Oksana can't decide whether to file her taxes or start a written assignment for one of her college courses. Neither option seems appealing. Oksana is facing a(n) _____ conflict.

avoidance-avoidance

Marcus is going through a particularly difficult time because of work-related stress, his parents' health problems, impending final exams, and term paper deadlines. Marcus has a history of not dealing well with stress. The continuous stress is likely to cause all of these EXCEPT:

cause Marcus to develop cancer.