GHTH 100 1st Edition Lecture 4 Outline of Last Lecture I. Chapter 2: StressII. Actions of the Nervous SystemOutline of Current Lecture I. Chapter 2: Stress (continued)A. Emotional and Behavioral Responses to StressCurrent LectureA. Emotional and Behavioral Responses to Stress- Internal and External Locus of Control-If you have a strong internal, you tend to be healthier-If you have an external, you tend to be not as healthy- Personalityo Type A,B,C-for example, having a type A personality, you may be described as, neat, clean, organized, productive, hostile, and a perfectionist.o Resilience -Non-reactive resilience-Homeostatic resilience-Positive growth resilienceo Cultural Backgroundo Gendero Experience- The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) o Eustress: Brought on by a pleasant stressoro Distress: brought on by an unpleasant stressoro Response patterns to all stressors are:-Alarm: fight or flightThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.-Resistance: the physiological stages that occur (Relates to the immune system. Homeostasis is the ideal state for your body to be in.)o Allostatic load: long term wear and tear of the stress response.-NOTE: Read article on cortisol, there will be questions about it on the test. Also look at figure 2.2 in the text book.- Psychoneuroimmunology- the study of complex network of nerve and chemical connections between the nervous, endocrine, and immune system.- Links between stress and specific conditionso Cardiovascular disease -Chronic high blood pressure-Atherosclerosis: lining of arteries, becoming narrow or thick-Heart attack-Strokeso Psychological problems-Affects focus, judgment, and the ability to think clearly-Depression-Panic attacks-Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)o Other health problems:-Altered functioning of the immune system-Digestive problems-Headaches/ migraines-Insomnia-Injuries-Menstrual irregularities -Impotence-PregnancyThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is bestused as a supplement to your own notes, not as a
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