Stress and Coping
This refers to any event or situation that causes stress.
What are stressors?
This field of psychology studies human strengths and how people can thrive.
What is positive psychology?
This neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
What is ADHD?
This disorder involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors performed to reduce anxiety.
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder?
This movement aimed to reduce the number of patients in mental hospitals by shifting care to community settings.
What is deinstitutionalization?
This type of stress is positive and can improve performance or motivation.
What is eustress?
This is the ability to recover quickly from adversity or hardship.
What is resilience?
This disorder involves a long-term, less severe form of depression lasting at least two years.
What is persistent depressive disorder?
This disorder is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about everyday events.
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
This behavioral therapy technique gradually exposes individuals to feared stimuli while promoting relaxation.
What is systematic desensitization?
This three-stage model explains the body’s physiological response to prolonged stress.
What is general adaptation syndrome?
This emotion involves feeling thankful and appreciative, often linked to improved well-being.
What is gratitude?
This anxiety disorder involves fear of situations where escape might be difficult, often leading to avoidance of public places.
What is agoraphobia?
This mood disorder includes at least one manic episode, often alternating with depression.
What is Bipolar I disorder?
This psychoanalytic technique involves saying whatever comes to mind to uncover unconscious thoughts.
What is free association?
This stage of stress occurs when the body’s resources are depleted, leading to burnout or illness.
What is the exhaustion phase?
According to Martin Seligman, these are your core traits that represent your best qualities.
What are signature strengths?
This personality disorder is marked by an inflated sense of self-importance and lack of empathy.
What is narcissistic personality disorder?
This form of schizophrenia has a sudden onset and often a better prognosis.
What is acute schizophrenia?
This humanistic therapy concept involves accepting and valuing a client without judgment.
What is unconditional positive regard?
This coping strategy involves directly addressing and trying to solve the source of stress.
What is problem-focused coping?
This concept refers to positive psychological change experienced after struggling with adversity.
What is posttraumatic growth?
Hallucinations and delusions are examples of these types of symptoms in schizophrenia.
What are positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
In psychological terms, this refers to behavior that interferes with maladaptive behavior that impacts work, school, and/or home.
What is dysfunction?
This condition is a potential side effect of long-term antipsychotic use, involving involuntary movements.
What is tardive dyskinesia?