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PSC 126 M2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BASED ON HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY VOCABULARY!!
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PSC 126 M2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BASED ON HEALTHPSYCHOLOGY VOCABULARY!!
What is the definition of coping? Answers :Thoughts and behaviors we use to manage the internal and external demands of situations appraised as stressful
What are the characteristics of coping? Answers :Dynamic process (run through multiple emotions)
Involves perceptions, emotions, actions, internal and external resources
What are the stages of the coping process? Answers :1. Stressful event + anticipated future
2. Appraisal/interpretation of stressor
3. Coping responses and strategies
4. Coping tasks (aka mini goals)
5. Coping outcomes
What is negative affectivity associated with? Answers :anxiety, depression, hostility
more negative mood
poor health, poor health habits
all cause mortality
higher levels of stress indicators
poor response to treatments
What does negative affectivity create in terms of outlook on health? Answers :Creates illusion of poor health
What is associated with positive affectivity? Answers :Better mental and physical health
lower levels of stress indicators
better immune responses
Improved coping more likely to comply w/ treatment (thinks it will work)
What effect does personality have on coping? Answers :Positive affectivity is typically better for coping that negative affectivity
What are the different psychosocial resources? Answers :optimism
psychological control
self esteem
conscientiousness
self confidence
being smart
emotional stability
What does optimism encourage in terms of coping? Answers :Promotes active and persistent coping efforts
What is psychological control? Answers :Belief that one can exert control over stressful events
What is self esteems relationship with stress indicators? Answers :Lower levels of stress indicators
What is conscientiousness relationship with coping? Answers :May help avoid harmful coping strategies and promote positive health behaviors or compliance with treatment
What is self-confidences relationship with coping? Answers :Helps identify resources for coping
Why is "being smart" related to coping? Answers :Associated with problem solving skills
Why is emotional stability related to coping? Answers :Can remain calm under stress
Able to regulate one's emotions effectively
What is resilience? Answers :Ability to bounce back from negative experiences and adapt to stressful situations
What type of resources promote resilience? Answers :Sense of coherence and purpose about life
Sense of humor and trust in others Sense that life is worth living Religious beliefs
What relationship was found between comedy and vascular function in Sugawara's study? Answers :Comedy decreased stiffness of artery temporarily
What is the relationship between religious beliefs and health? Answers :Prohibits unhealthy behaviors
Teach that body should be respected and cared for
social support/community involvement (associated with protective effects)
promotes self-esteem
promotes identity development
can reduce anxiety about death
can increase sense of control
What does "coping style" refer to? Answers :Propensity to deal with stressful events in a particular way
What is the difference between avoidant and approach coping style? Answers :Avoidant=avoid threat
Approach=gather info and take action against threat
Where are coping styles learned? Answers :Through socialization
IS the approach or avoidant coping style better in long term?
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