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AP Psych DMA
1. The subfield of psychology that provides psychology’s contribution to the prevention and treatment of illness is known as…
2. The general adaption syndrome describes stages in the…
Please write the question & leave room for your answers.
Today’s Agenda DMA Review Presentations
• Finalize details Chapter 14
• 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.
Review Presentations InfoIf you signed-up, you will receive a list
of topics that you must cover in your presentation.
Still want to sign-up? Please do so today
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 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
Stressful event(tough math test)
Threat(“Yikes! This isbeyond 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
Stressresistance
Phase 1Alarm
reaction(mobilize
resources)
Phase 2Resistance(cope with stressor)
Phase 3Exhaustion(reservesdepleted)
The body’s resistance to stress canlast only so long before exhaustion sets in
Stressoroccurs
Stressful Life Events Catastrophic Events
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
Hopelessnessscores
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0 Heart attack DeathLow risk Moderate risk High risk
Men who feel extreme hopelessnessare at greater risk for heart attacksand early death
Stress and the Heart
Type A Friedman and Rosenman’s competitive, hard-driving, impatient,
verbally aggressive & anger-prone people
Type B Friedman and Rosenman’s easygoing, relaxed people
Stress and the Heart
Stress and Disease
Psychophysiological Illness “mind-body” illness stress-related physical illness
hypertension headaches
Different from somatoform disorders
Stress and Disease Negative emotions and health-related
consequences
Unhealthy behaviors(smoking, drinking,
poor nutrition and sleep)
Persistent stressorsand negative
emotions
Release of stresshormones
Heartdisease
Immunesuppression
Autonomic nervoussystem effects
(headaches,hypertension)
Chapter 14 TestBegin working on it – you will
finish it at home.