Nervous system / Spinal reflex
The gut–brain axis (GBA) is a bidirectional communication link between the __________ and __________ nervous systems.
Central and Enteric NS
List two physiological examples that happen when you're confronted with a stressor
increased heart rate / BP, headaches, released bladder, pupils dilated
At what stage of GAS do signs of illness appear
Resistance - symptoms of illness. Body at a heightened arousal
Exhaustion - Your body is depleted of ability to cope. Illness is prevalent
Provide an example of chronic and acute stress
-Acute: running late, bad mark on a SAC, big spider in the room, sudden loud noise
-Chronic: relationship problems, ongoing finical difficulties, long term illness, living in unsafe environment
What are Mount Ridley College's buildings named after
Street names
What is a limitation of the Gut-Brain Axis research
-contemporary / new
-most research is conducted on animals
What autonomic NS is increased during Fight or Flight
Sympathetic NS
What is the very first step in primary appraisal
Irrelevant, Benign positive or stressor
Provide one example of avoidance strategies and one example of approach strategies
Avoidance* - Watching Netflix, taking a bath, catching up with friends
Approach* - making notes, completing practice questions, creating cue cards
*depending on the context of situation
Name the two assistant principals in the Willandra building
Ms Casey
Ms Carr
Explain the three components of the Autonomic NS
Sympathetic - Prepares body for action
Parasympathetic - Calms body after action (helps with homeostasis)
Enteric - Controls functioning of Gastrointestinal tract
list one excitatory neurotransmitter and one inhibitory neurotransmitter
Excitatory - Glutamate
Inhibitory - GABA
If you have identified a stimulus as a stressor in primary appraisal, what is the next step?
threat, harm/loss or challenge
Provide three long term effects of cortisol
-Impaired immune system
-Vulnerability to heart disease
-Digestive problems
-Vulnerability to colds and flus
-High Blood Pressure / Blood Sugar
What year did MRC open?
2009
Explain the spinal reflex
Sensation occurs via sensory neurons
Interneurons within spinal cord pass message to motor neurons
involuntary response occurs while sending of message to brain
What is the difference between a neurotransmitter and neuromodulator?
Neurotransmitter (e.g Glutamate or GABA) - increases or decreases the likelihood of one or two post synaptic neurons firing
Neuromodulator (e.g Dopamine or Serotonin) increases or decreases the likelihood of multiple post synaptic neurons firing
What is a limitation of the GAS model
Study conducted on animals
-only biological process
-stress is subjective
What is coping flexibility?
The ability to adjust or change one’s coping strategies depending on the unique and changing demands of a stressor.
List three approach strategies you are going to use to revise for your upcoming SAC
-Revise notes
-Watch edrolo videos
-Practice questions
-Cue cards
Explain the acronym SAIME
Sensory neurons: Afferent tracts
Interneurons take message to and from brain
Motor neurons: Efferent tracts
*SAIME acronym not to be used in exam, only a way of remembering
Define LTP and LTD
Long term potentiation refers to the long-lasting strengthening of the synaptic connections between neurons that are regularly coactivated.
Long-term depression is the long-lasting weakening of synaptic connections between neurons that are not regularly coactivated.
Explain a primary and secondary appraisal of a stressor
primary
-Benign positive, irrelevant, stressor
If stressor - threat, harm/loss, challenge
Secondary
-coping resources adequate - stress relieved
-coping resources inadequate - stress continues, possible reappraisal.
What is context specific effectiveness?
When the coping strategy or mechanism used is appropriate for the demands of the stressor and relevant personal characteristics
Explain why Psychology is the subject you will focus on the most this year.
Because it's the best.