Intro to Clinical Psych; Health Psych; and Positive Psych

Distress

• Positive stress

• Negative stress

• Neutral stress

• Eustress

Courage Virtue

• Encompasses strengths like bravery, perseverance, honesty

• Represents the ability to avoid fear

• Involves the absence of any fear

• Is solely about physical strength

Wisdom Virtue

• Creativity, curiosity, judgment, love of learning, and perspective.

• Bravery, perseverance, honesty, and integrity.

• Kindness, social intelligence, empathy, and compassion.

• Self-regulation, humility, gratitude, and forgiveness.

Psychodynamic Perspective

• The approach based on the view that behavior is motivated by unconscious inner forces over which the individual has little control

• A theory that emphasizes the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior

• An approach that focuses on observable behaviors and their responses

• A perspective that highlights the importance of social interactions in personality development

Transcendence Virtue

• Appreciation of beauty, gratitude, hope, humor, and religiousness.

• Self-discipline, perseverance, and resilience.

• Leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.

• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Positive Psychology

• The study of human behavior in social contexts

• The scientific study of optimal human functioning; aims to discover and promote strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive

• A branch of psychology focused on mental disorders

• The analysis of cognitive processes in decision making

Rosenhan Study

• A study where healthy individuals were admitted into mental hospitals after claiming to hear voices and acted normally without being labeled as impostors.

• A research project that focused on the effects of medication on mental health patients.

• An experiment that involved observing the behavior of patients in a controlled environment.

• A survey conducted to assess the public's perception of mental health issues.

Daily Hassles

• Everyday minor events that annoy and upset people

• Major life events that cause stress

• Positive experiences that bring joy

• Unpredictable occurrences that disrupt routine

Tend-and-Befriend Theory

• Under stress, people (especially women) often provide support to others (tend) and bond with and seek support from others (befriend)

• Under stress, people tend to isolate themselves and avoid social interactions

• Under stress, people primarily focus on their own needs and ignore others

• Under stress, people engage in aggressive behaviors towards others

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)

• Toxic stress, such as extreme poverty, severe neglect, maternal depression, and exposure to violence that can undermine the developing brain with lasting effects on development.

• Positive childhood experiences that promote resilience and well-being.

• Stable and supportive family environments that foster healthy development.

• Access to quality education and healthcare that enhances childhood growth.