Biological Psychology 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyStressASAQA Created by: CourtneyJones98Created on: 03-03-15 18:36 Stress The interaction between external stimuli (stressors) and the physiological&psychological response to them. 1 of 22 Adrenal Gland prepares body for 'fight or flight' response. 2 of 22 ANS nervous system 3 of 22 SNS neurones travel from here to all organs and glands. 4 of 22 SAM System Located in adrenal medulla, regulates release of adrenaline 5 of 22 Noradrenaline neurotransmitter released by SNS 6 of 22 Hypothalamus Control system for hormonal systems 7 of 22 CRF released by hypothalamus into the bloodstream to reach pituitary gland to trigger release of ACTH 8 of 22 Cortisol released by adrenal cortex and causing stress-related effects 9 of 22 Measuring Stress Self-report technique, self-report questionnaires, semi-structures interviews 10 of 22 SRRS Scale Social readjustment rating scale 11 of 22 SIT Stress Inoculation Training 12 of 22 Conceptualisation (SIT) identify source, keep a diary, therapists challenge exaggerated appraisals 13 of 22 Skills Training & Rehearsal (SIT) develop specific skills, improve social communication, relaxation 14 of 22 Application in the real world (SIT) Monitoring of success/failure, learning from experience 15 of 22 Kobasa's Hardiness Training Focusing, Reconstructing stressful situations, self-improvement 16 of 22 Benzodiazepines Prescribed drug to treat clinical disorders 17 of 22 Effective anti-anxiety drugs Librium, Valium, Anxiolytics 18 of 22 neurotransmitter GABA an inhibitory neurotransmitter to reduce the activity of other neurotransmitter pathways 19 of 22 Beta Blockers Drugs that act directly on heart and circulatory system. i.e. Propanol, Alprenold 20 of 22 Biofeedback combines physiological and psychological techniques to help reduce physiological arousal. 21 of 22 Functions of social support Emotional, Practical, informational and general network support. 22 of 22
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