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psychoneuroimmunology
science focus on relationship between mind's response to stress and functioning of immune system
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stress
mental and physical responses to demands placed upon us
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stressor
physical, social or mental event or condition that forces us to adjust to it
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adaptive response
form of adjustment in which the mind and body attmept to restore homeostatis
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GAS general adaption syndrome
- alarm
- resistence
- exhaustion
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hypothalamus
contorl SNS and directs stress response
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ACTH
pituitary hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete cortisol
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conflict
simultaneous existence of incompatible demands, opportunities, needs or goals
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background distressors
environmental stressors
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cognitive stress system
recognizes stressors, evalues them and makes decision about how to cope with them
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psychological hardiness
personality characteristic characterized by control, commitment, challenge, choices and connectedness
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stress inoculation
technique that helps people prepare for stressful events ahead of time
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downshifting
simplification
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Change the way you think
- worry constructively
- looking at life as being fluid
- consider alternatives
- have moderate expectation
- focus on positive
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time mangement
- never handle papers more than once
- avoid interruptions
- reward yourself for being efficient
- prioritize your tasks
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