Social Support
What are two types of social support?
Emotional and instrumental support
What is the difference between spirituality and religiosity?
Spirituality involves finding meaning and purpose, while religiosity refers to organized religious practices
What are the four "F's" of the stress response?
Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn
How do pets help reduce stress?
They provide nonjudgmental interaction and increase serotonin and dopamine levels
What are two benefits of spirituality in stress management?
A sense of meaning and improved resilience
How does chronic stress affect the cardiovascular system?
It increases the risk of hypertension and heart disease
What is the Roseto Effect?
It shows that close-knit communities have lower stress-related health issues
What is ecospirituality?
A personal connection with nature that promotes inner harmony
What is the fawn response, and how does it impact stress?
It involves prioritizing others' needs over your own, leading to emotional exhaustion
What is the 5-to-1 ratio in romantic relationships?
Stable relationships have five positive interactions for every negative one
How does forgiveness reduce stress?
It provides psychological peace by letting go of grievances
Name one short-term and one long-term effect of the freeze response.
Short-term: immobilization; long-term: chronic muscle tension