Chapter Objectives

Upon completing this chapter, you will be able to:

Define stress and list the sources of stress.

Distinguish among the following types of conflict: approach-approach, avoidance-avoidance, approach-avoidance, and multiple approach-avoidance.

Discuss the relationship between life events and stress.

Discuss our reactions to stress, and list and describe the stages of Selye's general adaptation syndrome; describe both healthy and unhealthy aspects of the general adaptation syndrome.

Explain the relationship between stress, depression, and the immune system.

List and describe factors that influence reactions to stress.

Describe cognitive factors in stress reactions and distinguish between sensitizers and repressors.

Identify the characteristics of the Type A personality and describe the relationship between Type A personality and heart disease.

List and describe three effective methods of coping with stress.

List and describe three ineffective methods of coping with stress.

Distinguish among the major defense mechanisms.

Describe how progressive relaxation training is used to prevent health problems.

Discuss the ways in which improved eating habits, aerobic exercise, and medical compliance affect one's health.

Describe the relationship between health practices and mortality and discuss Rozein's concept of "real age."

(From the Application section) Understand the role health psychology can play in the prevention and management of AIDS.

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