process whereby an individual perceives and responds to events that one appraises as overwhelming or threatening to one's well-being
What is stress
100
popular scale designed to measure stress; consists of 43 potentially stressful events, each of which has a numerical value quantifying how much readjustment is associated with the event
What is Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)
100
various structures, cells, and mechanisms that protect the body from foreign substances that can damage the body's tissues and organs
What is immune system
100
mental or behavioral efforts used to manage problems relating to stress, including its cause and the unpleasant feelings and emotions it produces
What is coping
100
enduring state of mind consisting of joy, contentment, and other positive emotions; the sense that one's life has meaning and value
What is happiness
200
environmental events that may be judged as threatening or demanding; stimuli that initiate the stress process
What is stressors
200
minor irritations and annoyances that are part of our everyday lives and are capable of producing stress
What is daily hassles
200
decreased effectiveness of the immune system
What is immunosuppression
200
peoples' beliefs concerning their capacity to influence and shape outcomes in their lives
What is perceived control
200
scientific area of study seeking to identify and promote those qualities that lead to happy, fulfilled and contented lives.
What is positive psychology
300
judgement about the degree of potential harm or threat to well-being that a stressor might entail
What is primary appraisal
300
work situation involving the combination of excessive job demands and workload with little decision making latitude or job control
What is job strain
300
field that studies how psychological factors (such as stress) influence the immune system and immune functioning
What is Psychoneuroimmunology
300
soothing and often beneficial support of others; can take different forms, such as advice, guidance, encouragement, acceptance, emotional comfort, and tangible assistance
What is social support
300
state or a trait that involves pleasurable engagement with the environment, the dimensions of which include happiness, joy, enthusiasm, alertness, and excitement
What is positive affect
400
judgement of options available to cope with a stressor and their potential effectiveness
What is secondary appraisal
400
general sense of emotional exhaustion and cynicism in relation to one's job; consists of three dimensions; exhaustion, depersonalization, and sense of diminished personal accomplishment
What is job burnout
400
white blood cells that circulate in the body's fluids and are especially important in the body's immune response
What is lymphocytes
400
stress reduction technique combining elements of relaxation and meditation
What is relaxation response technique
400
tendency toward a positive outlook and positive expectations
What is optimism
500
good form of stress; low to moderate in intensity; associated with positive feelings; as well as optimal health and performance
What is eustress
500
physical disorder or diseases in which symptoms are brought about or worsened by stress and emotional factors
What is psychophysiological disorders
500
disorders that involve the heart and blood circulation system
What is cardiovascular disorders
500
stress-reduction technique using electronic equipment to measure a person's involuntary (neuromuscular and autonomic) activity and provide feedback to help the person gain a level of voluntary control over these processes
What is biofeedback
500
state involving intense engagement in an activity; usually is experienced when participating in creative, work, and leisure endeavors