Understanding Health
What type of psychology focuses on the connection between behavior and health?
health psychology
What is the term for “good stress” that helps us grow?
eustress
What type of coping targets the stressor directly?
problem-focused coping
What type of exercise is most often linked to better mental health?
aerobic exercise
What field studies human strengths and how to help people thrive?
Positive Psychology
Which system in your body is affected by stress and can influence your health?
immune system
What phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome includes a sudden energy boost?
alarm phase
Which coping style is used when a person believes the situation cannot be changed?
emotion-focused coping
What relaxation method involves focusing on the present without judgment?
mindfulness meditation
What is the name for the phenomenon where happy people are more likely to help others?
feel-good, do-good phenomenon
What does "psychoneuroimmunology" study?
the interaction between psychological, neural, and immune processes
What is the final phase of Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome where the body’s resources are depleted?
exhaustion
What psychological term describes bouncing back after adversity?
resilience
What positive habit involves noticing and appreciating the good things in life?
practicing gratitude
What is subjective well-being?
a person's own perception of happiness or life satisfaction
Name two types of lymphocytes that help defend your body.
B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes
What are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)?
traumatic events in childhood that impact long-term mental and physical health?
What coping-related behavior might involve overeating to feel better emotionally?
maladaptive emotion-focused coping
Name two physical benefits of practicing gratitude.
lower blood pressure and stronger immune function
What are three of the six core virtues studied in positive psychology?
wisdom, courage, and humanity? (others include justice, temperance, and transcendence)
How does stress influence the progression of illness even if it doesn’t cause it?
by weakening the immune system and reducing its ability to fight disease
What part of chromosomes is shortened due to severe stress, leading to early aging?
telomeres
Name three personal factors that influence successful coping.
personal control, explanatory style, and social support
What term describes positive psychological change after a traumatic experience?
post-traumatic growth
How do optimism and social support impact health?
they improve immune function, lower stress, and increase longevity?