5.1-5.2: Introduction to Health Psychology & Positive Psychology

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Wellness

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A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

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Stress

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A physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension.

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Hypertension, headaches

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Common physical symptoms associated with stress.

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Immune suppression

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A potential effect of chronic stress on the body's immune system.

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Eustress

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Positive stress that can motivate and improve performance.

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Distress

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Negative stress that can be harmful to health.

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ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)

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Potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood and can have negative, lasting effects on health and well-being.

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Stress Reactions

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The body's response to stress, including physical, emotional, and behavioral changes.

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GAS (General Adaptation Syndrome)

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A three-stage response to stress: Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion.

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Fight or Flight response

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A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.