Stress, Coping, and Health Psychology

type of lymphocyte that releases disease-fighting antibodies into the bloodstream to fight infection

intense release of pent up negative emotions

major class of hormones produced by the adrenal cortex

coping strategy focused on regulating emotion or unpleasant physical arousal

how people perceive the causes of events in their lives

physical response to a stressor that readies the body to physically face or flee from that stressor

three-phase response to a stressor that includes alarm, resistance, and exhaustion

stress-signaling system in the body composed of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands

body system consisting of a complex network of organs that contain cells used to recognize pathogens in the body

persistent sense of powerlessness learned by experiencing uncontrollable negative events

degree to which people believe they have control over the outcome of events in their lives

white blood cell that assists in an immune response

strategy that addresses the source of the stress

continued attention to the causes and symptoms of one's distress without considering solutions to it

tension, negative emotions, or physical discomfort experienced when demands strain coping resources

the way an individual thinks about a stressful event

physical and emotional reaction to a stressor

threatening or distressing stimulus that causes stress

type of lymphocyte that identifies infected cells in the body and destroys them

stress response in which people seek out or provide social support

personality type characterized by competitiveness, self-criticism, urgency, and sometimes hostility

personality type characterized by agreeableness, self-reflection, and an easygoing approach to life