1. Chapter 13 Stress and Crisis in Relationships Key Terms

2. Stress –A reaction of the body to substantial or unusual demands (environmental, physical, or interpersonal) made on it. Crisis –A crucial situation that requires changes in normal patterns of behavior.

3. Resiliency –Refers to a family’s strengths and ability to respond to a crisis in a positive way. Biofeedback –A process in which information that is relayed back to the brain enables a person to change his or her biological functioning.

4. Neurofeedback –Trains people to enhance their brain- wave functioning and has been found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, stress, depression, tension and migraine headaches, addictions, and high blood pressure.

5. Palliative care –The health care of the individual who has a life-threatening illness and support for them and their loved ones.

6. Extramarital affair –Refers to the emotional and sexual involvement of a spouse with someone other than the mate. Extradyadic involvement –Refers to all pair-bonded individuals who are emotionally and sexually involved with someone other than the partner.

7. Coolidge Effect –A term used to describe the waning of sexual excitement and the effect of novelty and variety on sexual arousal.