Psychology & Pharmacology: Stress, Identity, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Quizzes of Health sciences

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Stressor

anything that causes a person stress; work, money, roomates, school TERM 2

parasympathetic division

DEFINITION 2 it is in control when you are relaxed, it aids in digestion of food, storing energy, promoting growth TERM 3

sympathetic division

DEFINITION 3 activated during times of arousal including emergency, excersize, pain, fear, or anger TERM 4

eustress

DEFINITION 4 positive stress, graduating, going on a first date, etc. TERM 5

distress

DEFINITION 5 stress brought on by something umpleasant

adult identity

primary task beginning in adolescence; unified sense of self, characterized sense by attitudes, beliefs, and ways of acting that are genuinely ones own. TERM 7

Pharmacological properties

DEFINITION 7 the effects a drug has on a certain persons body chemistry, behavior, and psychology. TERM 8

substance abuse

DEFINITION 8 a maladaptive pattern using of any substance that exists despite all circumstances. the pattern can exist with or without dependance. TERM 9

psychoactive drug

DEFINITION 9 drugs most associated with abuse; they alter a persons experiences or consciousness (intoxication) TERM 10

addiction

DEFINITION 10 psychological or physical dependance on a substance or behavior

physical dependence

the result of physiological adaptation that occurs in response to the frequent presence of a drug; associated with tolerance and withdrawal. TERM 12

allostatic load

DEFINITION 12 the long term negative impact of stress response on the body, long term wear and tear of stress TERM 13

homeostasis

DEFINITION 13 a state of stability and consistency in an individuals physiological functioning TERM 14

blood alcohol concentration

DEFINITION 14 the amount of alcohol in a persons blood stream expressed in the % of alcohol measured in a deciliter of blood in a persons body TERM 15

alcohol abuse

DEFINITION 15 using alcohol to the extent of physical harm, impairs functioning, or results in behavior that is harmful to others.

alcohol dependance/alcoholism

a pathological use of alcohol or impairment in functioning due to alcohol; characterized by tolerance and withdrawal symptoms TERM 17

binge drinking

DEFINITION 17 rapid periodic drinking that brings a persons BAC to .08% and the point of severe intoxication. 3 drinks per 2 hours for a woman and 4 for a man TERM 18

proof value

DEFINITION 18 double the percentage concentration of alcohol (if a beverage contains 100 proof value it has 50% alcohol by value) TERM 19

most common anxiety

disorder

DEFINITION 19 simple phobias TERM 20

most common mood disorder

DEFINITION 20 depression and schizophrenia

schizophrenia characteristics

Schizophrenia can be extremely severe or hardly noticeable depending on the individual. they often have disorganized thoughts, inappropriate emotions, and delusions. TERM 22

general adaptation syndrome

DEFINITION 22 alarm- resistance- exhaustion TERM 23

type a characteristics

DEFINITION 23 most stressed out TERM 24

type b

DEFINITION 24 they know how to deal with stress effectively TERM 25

maslows hierarchy of needs

DEFINITION 25 self actualization, self esteem, love belongingness, safety and security, physiological needsself actualization is fufilling a good measure of human nature

marijuana ingredients

cannabis, contains thc TERM 27

cocaine methamphetamine

DEFINITION 27 Short-term symptoms from this drug include energy, talkativeness, mental alertness and sensitivity to sight, sound and touch. releases epinephrine stimulates central nervous system dependance occurs quickly TERM 28

ecstasy

DEFINITION 28 The effects from this drug begin roughly 45 minutes after ingestion, typically lasts 2-4 hours and deplete serotonin levels in the brain. TERM 29

otc drugs

DEFINITION 29 misuse and abuse, food supplements do not have FDA approval TERM 30

characteristics of addictive behavior

DEFINITION 30 developing tolerance, withdrawl, larger amounts taken, continual usage, giving up important activities.

immediate effects of smoking

high blood pressure, lowered immune system, shortness of breath TERM 32

mainstream vs sidestream smoke

DEFINITION 32 mainstream smoke is inhaled by the smoker and exhaled into the atmosphere sidestream smoke is the smoke that comes off of the burned end of a cigarette, not filtered, and has 2x as many harmful chemicals than mainstream smoke. TERM 33

msa 1998

DEFINITION 33 master settlement agreement with tobacco companies that they had to put risks on billboards