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The second stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, characterized by coping with ongoing stress.
  • problem-focused coping
  • alarm reaction
  • relationship-focused coping
  • resistance
A circuit that responds to perceived stressors by initiating the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine into the bloodstream.
  • immune system
  • SAM system
  • exhaustion
  • HPA axis
The first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, characterized by sympathetic arousal and mental clarity.
  • alarm reaction
  • relationship-focused coping
  • resistance
  • problem-focused coping
An alternative to fight or flight as a response to stressors; possibly more characteristic of females.
  • tend and befriend
  • immune system
  • SAM system
  • General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
A circuit that responds to perceived stressors by initiating the release of cortisol into the bloodstream.
  • cortisol
  • HPA axis
  • exhaustion
  • stressor
The body system that defends against infection and cancer.
  • tend and befriend
  • General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
  • immune system
  • SAM system
A response to stress designed to maintain and protect social relationships.
  • relationship-focused coping
  • resistance
  • alarm reaction
  • problem-focused coping
A response to stress that targets the negative emotions arising from the situation.
  • positive psychology
  • biopsychosocial model
  • emotion-focused coping
  • health psychology
An unpleasant emotional state that results from the perception of danger.
  • problem-focused coping
  • stress
  • relationship-focused coping
  • flow
A stimulus that serves as a source of stress.
  • HPA axis
  • lymphocyte
  • stressor
  • cortisol
A model that sees health as the result of biological, psychological, and social factors.
  • Type A personality
  • emotion-focused coping
  • biopsychosocial model
  • health psychology
The ability to adapt to life's challenges in positive ways.
  • cortisol
  • positive psychology
  • resilience
  • lymphocyte
A mellow, laid-back personality type.
  • positive psychology
  • Type A personality
  • biopsychosocial model
  • Type B personality
A branch of psychology that investigates the relationships between psychological variables and health.
  • emotion-focused coping
  • positive psychology
  • biopsychosocial model
  • health psychology
Thinking positively about the future.
  • optimism
  • cortisol
  • stressor
  • HPA axis
The third and last stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, characterized by depletion of physical and psychological resources.
  • resilience
  • exhaustion
  • HPA axis
  • lymphocyte
A state characterized by complete absorption in a current activity, such as work, problem solving, or creativity.
  • flow
  • alarm reaction
  • stress
  • resistance
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