Stress and Health
Name something that can cause stress AND a way to cope with stress.
Causes: money, school, relationships, work, etc.
Coping strategies: exercise, meditation, breath work, sleep, etc.
What is a phobic disorder?
Disorders that cause extreme fear or avoidance of particular object, situations, or activities.
What is a reason people fail to seek treatment for a psychological disorder?
They may not realize that they have a psychological disorder, they may have barriers such as beliefs or finances, or they may have physical barriers such as no access to a car.
What is the day, time, and location of your final for PSYCH 110?
May 16th at 12:30 in room CCC213
List a negative effect of stress on the body AND the brain.
Body: fatigue, headache, upset stomach, poor sleep, dizziness, high blood pressure, jaw clenching/sore jaw, etc.
Brain: anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, lack of focus, poor memory, etc.
What is a symptom of schizophrenia?
Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, inappropriate behavior, or catatonic behavior.
What type of therapy is most commonly used to help a phobia disorder?
Exposure therapy
What is the final for this class?
A two page paper about your experiences in this class.
What is psychosomatic illness?
The affect of stress on the body that can produce illness. For example, a rash may appear on someone who is stressed out.
What is the DSM-5?
The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - used to diagnose psychological disorders.
What kind of therapy would you recommend to someone who is depressed, feels like no one understands them, and is having a difficult time making friends and connecting with people? Justify your response.
Group therapy
What are the names of everyone in this class?
Harley, Grace, Emma, Freddy, and Andrea.
According to the general adaptation syndrome, during the _____ phase, the body adapts to its high state of arousal as it tries to cope with a stressor.
resistance phase
A person with a pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others that usually begins during childhood and lasts into adulthood describes which kind of psychological disorder?
Antisocial personality disorder
What type of psychological disorder are antipsychotic drugs used to treat?
Schizophrenia
Name three of the studying techniques we talked about in this class during your memory unit.
Test yourself, apply concepts to your life, chunking, compare and contrast, study in a place where others are studying, study in 45 minute chunks of time, etc.
Name the three parts of the brain that are involved in stress.
Hypothalamus, pituitary gland, amygdala
Also accepted: adrenal gland and prefrontal cortex
Extreme mood swings between ______ characterize bipolar disorder. (must get exact answer for points)
What is psychodynamic psychotherapy?
A form of talk therapy that focusses on the events from one's childhood.
Name 5 activities we have done in this class this semester.