coping
What are the internal or external events or stimulus that induce stress?
stressors
Which theory of emotion is associated with the thalamus?
cannon-bard
What does G.A.S. stand for?
general adaptation syndrome
What are the two division that can be activated in the ANS?
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic divisions
What is stress?
Pattern of responses an organism makes to stimulus events that disturb its equilibrium and tax or exceed its ability to cope
Which theory is known as the label and level theory, that includes both cognitive labeling and physiological responses?
Schachter-Singer (2 factor)
What are the three stages of G.A.S.?
ARE
Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion
What does the amygdala do?
process emotional significance of stimuli, and generate immediate emotional and behavioral reactions
What are the three types of coping?
problem-focused, emotion-focused, and seeking social support
Describe the flow chart of the cognitive-appraisal theory.
stimulus --> cognitive labeling --> emotion
If you just got fired from your job, which stage might you be in?
alarm
If you are at a funeral and begin laughing, what part of your brain might be damaged?
orbitofrontal cortex
What are the four characteristics of a stressor?
intensity/severity, duration, predictability, and controllability
What theory is being displayed if Haley sees a shark fin next to her in the ocean and her heart rate spikes causing her to feel fear?
James-Lange
As a firefighter, after you arrive on the scene you begin to address the problem and fight the fire. What G.A.S. stage is this?
resistance
What is the only thing that increases when the parasympathetic division is activated?
digestion
If Jacob's stressor is an upcoming test, what is an example of problem-focused and emotion-focused coping he could use?
problem-focused: spend time coming to SI, practicing learning curves, studying for the test
emotion-focused: watch his favorite tv show, go to the gym, eat ice cream
Watching a scary movie with her brother, the doll jumped out causing Anna to quicken her breathing, her heart rate increased, and she thought about how her body made her feel scared. What theory does this support?
Schachter-Singer (2 factor)
If you were fired two months ago from your job, have been putting your resume out there and are now feeling defeated and ready to give up, what stage are you in?
exhaustion
If I walk into a bee hive, what ANS division will be activated and what are some of the symptoms?
Sympathetic division; heart rate increase, breathing increase, etc.