Please write the question & leave room for your answers. AP Psych DMA The subfield of psychology that provides psychology’s contribution to the prevention and treatment of illness is known as… The general adaption syndrome describes stages in the… Please write the question & leave room for your answers.
Today’s Agenda DMA Review Presentations Chapter 14 Finalize details Stress Promoting health Weight Homework: Chapter 14 take-home test – due Monday, March 26th Chapter 14 notes due Monday, March 26th Extra credit review presentations – due dates vary, refer to sign-up sheet.
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You will get a copy of the Chapter 14 take-home test at the end of the period It is due Monday Don’t forget – you must turn in your Chapter 14 notes on Monday, March 26th (same day as the test is due)
Stress and Health Behavioral Medicine Health Psychology behavioral & medical knowledge applies that knowledge to health/disease Health Psychology
Stress and Illness Leading causes of death in the US in 1900 and 2000
Stress Appraisal Appraisal Response Stressful event (tough math test) Threat (“Yikes! This is beyond me!”) Challenge (“I’ve got to apply all I know”) Panic, freeze up Aroused, focused Appraisal Response
Stress and Illness General Adaptation Syndrome Selye’s body’s adaptive response to stress in 3 stages Stress resistance Phase 1 Alarm reaction (mobilize resources) Phase 2 Resistance (cope with stressor) Phase 3 Exhaustion (reserves depleted) The body’s resistance to stress can last only so long before exhaustion sets in Stressor occurs
Stressful Life Events Catastrophic Events Life Changes Daily Hassles earthquakes, combat stress, floods Life Changes death of a loved one, divorce, loss of job, promotion Daily Hassles rush hour traffic, long lines, job stress, burnout
Stressful Life Events Chronic Stress by Age
Meditation Proven to reduce stress, anger & tension Recommended by doctors Used in prisons Sit in a comfortable posture Back straight/upright Hands in lap Shoulders relaxed Exercise
Stress and the Heart Hopelessness scores Heart attack Death 3.5 3 2.5 1.5 1 0.5 Heart attack Death Low risk Moderate risk High risk Men who feel extreme hopelessness are at greater risk for heart attacks and early death
Stress and the Heart Type A Type B Friedman and Rosenman’s competitive, hard-driving, impatient, verbally aggressive & anger-prone people Type B easygoing, relaxed people
Stress and the Heart
Stress and Disease “mind-body” illness stress-related physical illness Psychophysiological Illness “mind-body” illness stress-related physical illness hypertension headaches Different from somatoform disorders
poor nutrition and sleep) Stress and Disease Negative emotions and health-related consequences Unhealthy behaviors (smoking, drinking, poor nutrition and sleep) Persistent stressors and negative emotions Release of stress hormones Heart disease Immune suppression Autonomic nervous system effects (headaches, hypertension)
Begin working on it – you will finish it at home. Chapter 14 Test Begin working on it – you will finish it at home.