Brain bits
What gland secretes adrenalin, noradrenalin, and cortisol when we are stressed?
Adrenal
What is alarm reaction?
body’s immediate reaction upon facing a threatening situation or emergency,
Under what circumstances did women report being less stressed in a 10 week period?
Women in the exercise group were less stressed than women in the relaxation and control group
What health condition were Type A people more prone to then Type B?
Heart disease and heart attacks
Which stage of sleep are the brain waves composed of theta waves as well as sleep spindles?
Stage 2 (NREM)
What is burnout and how does it happen?
mental exhaustion as a result of daily struggles
What is an example of an emotion focused coping skill?
Anything changing your emoiton towards the stressor instead of the stressor itself
During tax season, there were abnormal levels of what in accountants?
blood clotting speed and cholesterol levels were at dangerous levels
Which neurotransmitters are linked to sleep?
acetylcholine, norepinephrine, serotonin
What is a catastrophe?
A large scale event that affects many people
What is an example of tangible support?
Physical examples of support (money, material goods, etc.)
Anger and hostility
What happens in REM sleep?
Rapid eye movement sleep, paralysis of muscles, high brain activity
Which part of the brain uses input from the retina to help regulate our sleep cycles?
the hypothalamus or suprachiasmatic nucleus
What is the tend and befriend theory?
That when a catasptrophic event occurs, people come together to help one another
What is an example of problem focused coping skills?
Anything taking direct action to the stressor
When did medical students heal from puncture wounds more quicky?
During breaks instead of during finals
What's the difference between REM dreams and non-REM dreams?
REM dreams are more emotional and vivid
Which neurotransmitter helps us reach out to others when we are stressed?
oxytocin
What is self-efficacy?
The belief in our ability to do something
What is an example of an approach/avoidance conflict?
Attractive option/unattractive option
Which stage of sleep does an individual experience myoclonic jerks?
Stage 1