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Health Psych Final; Fill In The Blanks

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Term: mechanical Definition: damage to body tissue
Term: nociceptionDefinition: pain triggers reactions from tissue damage
Term: A-delta Definition: small, myelinated fibers that transmit pain/ first pain
Term: C-fibersDefinition: unmyelinated that transmit dull, aching pain/ secondary pain
Term: A-beta Definition: diameter myelinated fibres that transmit info about vibration and position
Term: SPADefinition: -Produced Analgesia
Term: neurochemical basis of SPA effect is opioidsDefinition: Beta-endorphnis, Proenkephalin,
Term: 3 types of painDefinition: chronic benign pain, recurrent acute pain, chronic progressive
Term: chronic pain develop maladaptive coping strategies such asDefinition: thinking, social withdrawal
Term: pain work with Definition: acute but not pain
Term: the “neurotic : Definition: MMPI profiles in which the first three scales are all elevated (Depression, , and Hypochondriasis). Seen in highly neurotic individuals.
Term: triad profile elevates....Definition: after the of chronic pain rather than being a precursor
Term: Counterirritation: Definition: Inhibiting pain in one part of the body by stimulating or irritating another area
Term: Definition: a method of achieving control over bodily processes ; used to treat disorders such as, temporomandibular joint pain, hypertension and a broad array of pains
Term: Does work?Definition: only modest efficacy in reducing pain
Term: Does work?Definition: distinct from placebos and activate -order brain regions
Term: :Definition: one of the oldest techniques for
Term: Hypnotherapy has controlled...Definition: irritable bowel syndrome, acute pain due to surgery, childbirth, procedures, burns, headaches and medical procedures, Cancer pain
Term: Does distraction work for pain ? Definition: is effective but most in conjunction with other techniques
Term: Coping :Definition: some CBT techniques, focus on sensory aspects of the pain and not the pain itself, active coping skills, expressive writing
Term: Components of chronic pain management Definition: education, training and group therapy, involvement of , evaluation of pain management program
Term: change in headache pain pre to post treatment showed:Definition: and biofeedback -60; Biofeedback only -45; Relaxation only -38; placebo biofeedback -20
Term: of life includesDefinition: objective functioning and subjective wellbeing of both and mental being
Term: How strongly are measures related to quality of lifeDefinition:
Term: Quality of life may be in a of crisis duringDefinition: and initial phases
Term: DenialDefinition: can be and protective in earliest stage
Term: Depression:Definition: has an impact on the overall prospects for or recovery
Term: :Definition: can lead patients to make decisions about their care
Term: Depression is more inDefinition: with physical limitations
Term: Positive Definition: Hope and optimism can occur, particularly if feels they escaped death, Many come to reorganize their priorities in a meaningful way such as focusing on relationships more
Term: benefit is associated withDefinition: better functioning psychologically and in and living
Term: Self- Definition: is a stable set of beliefs about one’s qualities and .
Term: Self-esteemDefinition: refers to an evaluation of the self-concept as good or
Term: have some primary stressors:Definition: fear and about the future, limitations in physical abilities, appearance, and lifestyle, pain management
Term: coping strategies work?Definition: active coping and coping with positive
Term: Somatic SyndromeDefinition: chronic syndrome (1.4% canadians)
Term: Functional SyndromeDefinition: irritable bowel
Term: Somatic SyndromeDefinition: fibromyalgia (1.5% )
Term: #1 of death ages 1-15Definition: (drowning, poisoning, injuries, falls, motor vehicle)
Term: #2 of death ages 1-15Definition: Cancer, especially
Term: young children (< 5 ) understand death asDefinition: associated with sleep, not as something final and
Term: children 5-9 years understand asDefinition: , but do not understand biological death
Term: at ages 9 or 10 understand death Definition: universal and
Term: #1 cause of ages 15-24Definition: Unintentional injury (especially car )
Term: Premature death before projected age of 81 due toDefinition: attach or stroke
Term: Death in old age is due to Definition: disease
Term: The facotrs that predict decline in areDefinition: psychosocial
Term: What is a Good ?:Definition: free from suffering - 11 core themes
Term: What is a Good ?:Definition: pain free, religiosity/spirituality, preferences, Dignity, family, positive relationship with provider, quality of life, emotional wellbeing, sense of life completion, preferences for the dying process
Term: -Ross’s 5 stages of adjustment to deathDefinition: , anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Term: Kϋbler-Ross’s 5 of adjustment to death does not fully acknowledgeDefinition: the importance of
Term: Definition: those who study death and dying, suggest behavioural and -behavioural therapies. clinical thanatology involves symbolic immortality.
Term: CHD Coronary Heart Definition: Second leading of death
Term: CHD Heart DiseaseDefinition: of modernization—tied to current lifestyles
Term: CHD Coronary Heart Definition: may be by inflammatory processes, high blood pressure, diabetes, cigarette smoking, obesity, high serum cholesterol level and low levels of physical activity
Term: CHD Heart DiseaseDefinition: Risk factors include high pressure, diabetes, stress, inactivity, high cholesterol
Term: CHD Heart DiseaseDefinition: a general term referring to illnesses caused by atherosclerosis, the narrowing of arteries, the vessels that supply the heart with blood
Term: What contributes to CDH (Coronary Heart ?)Definition: low in socioeconomic (SES), chronic and acute stress have all been linked
Term: CHD Heart DiseaseDefinition: leading killer of in the Canada and most developed countries
Term: How does effect CHDDefinition: Higher levels of HDL when younger protects & lowers sympathetic NS arousal
Term: How does depression effect Definition: tied to elevated C-reactive (marker of inflammation)
Term: Interventions for CHD risk Definition: dietary intervention, stop smoking programs, aerobic exercise, relaxation training, speech style interventions (to hostility)
Term: for CHDDefinition: Beta-adrenergic blocking agents—resist NS activation, Aspirin is commonly prescribed—thins , decreases clots. Statins—for cholesterol
Term: of hypertensionDefinition: 90% is essential (unknown), 5% is by failure of the kidneys
Term: blood pressure is Definition: the greatest developed during contraction of the heart
Term: : Definition: is the pressure in arteries when the heart is
Term: Which has a value in diagnosing hypertensionDefinition: systolic
Term: of hypertensionDefinition: early blood reactivity is a predictor.. genetic factors and emotional factors
Term: is associated with hypertension in...Definition: Asian Canadians because their traditional lifestyle to maintain
Term: of hypertension:Definition: low-sodium diet , reduction of alcohol, weight-reduction, exercise, caffeine , CBT
Term: Drug treatments for Definition: Diuretics – decrease volume of blood. Beta-adrenergic blockers & vasodilators, central adrenergic , Statins
Term: "the disease"Definition: Hypertension (often )
Term: StrokeDefinition: 3rd leading of death in Canada
Term: Definition: Disturbance in blood flow to the brain and is for nearly 14,000 Canadian deaths each year
Term: StrokeDefinition: occur when blood flow to localized areas in the brain is interrupted due to or hypertension
Term: Risk for Stroke overlap withDefinition: disease
Term: Risk for Stroke overlap withDefinition: high blood pressure, heart disease, cigarette smoking, high red cell count and transient ischemic attacks
Term: Consequences of :Definition: affects all aspects of life—personal, social, vocational and physical
Term: Consequences of :Definition: motor problems, cognitive problems. emotional , relationship problems
Term: Types of rehabilitative interventions for Definition: psychotherapy and treatment of depression, cognitive-remedial training, movement , structured, stimulating environments to challenge
Term: DiabetesDefinition: chronic condition of impaired carbohydrates, protein, and fat that results from insufficient secretion of insulin or from insulin resistance
Term: Diabetes increases risk Definition: Heart by 2-4X & kidney failure
Term: Diabetes increases risk Definition: Blindness (leading cause), blood vessel , diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage)
Term: Risk for diabetesDefinition: overweight, over 65, apple shaped, little excercise, high blood pressure, genetics, high risk group (indigenous, black, latin, asian, pacific islander)
Term: Type I Definition: insulin-dependent, abrupt onset of symptoms resulting from lack of insulin production by the beta cells of the pancreas, result of viral infection, autoimmune reactions, and
Term: Type II Definition: Non-insulin dependent, A disorder of middle-age, striking those over age 40, major contributor,
Term: Type II are sensitive to Definition: Stress. Lack of social even more problematic
Term: Managing Type II :Definition: must reduce sugar and carbohydrate , encouraged to achieve normal weight, encouraged to exercise
Term: Interventions with :Definition: cognitive-behavioural interventions to improve adherence to regimen, weight control improves glycemic control, behaviour mod
Term: Old knowledge diet includesDefinition: increase nutrition, decrease unhealthy substances (eg triglycerides), while looking at health signs like , diabetes and cholesterol
Term: resistanceDefinition: Sugar demands pancreas to produce insulin to tame glucose levels. System to wear out, increasing with age
Term: The syndromeDefinition: heart disease, lipid problems, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dementia, cancer, polycystic syndrome, fatty liver disease
Term: Gluten triggers the of Definition: (controls gut permeability)
Term: What is ?: Definition: Interactions among behavioural , and immunological process of adaptation
Term: of immune functioning:Definition: cells and antibodies, A state of Immunocompetence - immune is working effectively
Term: the system of the bodyDefinition: The system:
Term: The immune :Definition: humoral and cell-mediated
Term: Interventions to immune functioning: Definition: Relaxation (research higher NK cell activity after relaxation intervention)
Term: The immune may be vulnerable to..Definition: stress, depression and grief (permanently affect the immune system in ways that persist into )
Term: Autoimmune Definition: Grave’s disease, chronic active hepatitis, inflammation of the liver, lupus, inflammation of tissue, M.S. destruction of myelin sheath, rheumatoid arthritis, IBD, such as Crohns or ulcerative colitis and Type 1 diabetes
Term: History of Acquired Immune Deficiency (AIDS)Definition: first appearance is unknown, began in Africa, 1970s & spread rapidly. First diagnosed case in Canada 1982
Term: The viral in AIDS isDefinition: a retrovirus (Human immunodeficiency virus - HIV) - helper T-cells, highly variable time between contracting and developing symptoms
Term: How HIV progresses:Definition: mild early symptoms - flu like 3-6 weeks - then asymptomatic (Can be many years), immune system increasingly compromised, opportunist infections (kaposi sarcoma, gynecologic infection)
Term: for HIVDefinition: highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) - from advancing to AIDS
Term: Negative beliefs about self is withDefinition: in helper T cells
Term: CancerDefinition: Dysfunction of DNA-part of cellular programming that cell growth and reproduction
Term: Why is hard to study?Definition: many are species-specific, develop in different ways in different species, many cancers have long/irregular growth cycles, high within-species variability
Term: What leads to ?Definition: genetic basis, ethnically linked, lifestyle, SES risks, malnourishment, , repressive coping,
Term: Mechanisms linking , coping and cancer:Definition: stress lowers ability of NK cells to destroy tumours, alterations in biological stress regulatory pathways may affect course of cancer
Term: Physical of cancerDefinition: pain and discomfort, down-regulation of system, fatigue
Term: -related problems of cancerDefinition: problems, surgical removal of organs, body image concerns, use of prosthesis, nausea and vomiting, immune suppression
Term: Rheumatoid (RA):Definition: form of arthritis believed to result from an autoimmune process - affects small joints of hands, feet, wrists, knees, ankles and neck
Term: Arthritis (RA) in those age 65+....... 50-65...... 35-49... 18-34Definition: 45%.... 27%....... 9.7%....... 2.8%
Term: Treatment of Definition: , rest, supervised exercise, cognitive-behavioural interventions, enhancement of perceived self-efficacy
Term: Definition: Most common form of arthritis in Canada - 4.4 in 2010
Term: OsteoarthritisDefinition: obesity is the only modifiable risk
Term: OsteoarthritisDefinition: the articular cartilage (smooth lining of a joint) begins to crack or wear away because of
Term: Definition: affects -bearing joints
Term: Treatment for Definition: keeping weight down, exercise, aspirin
Term: GoutDefinition: build-up of uric acid , treated by diet, fluids and exercise
Term: Definition: skin rash can on the face, leading to chronic inflammation, pain, heat, redness and swelling
Term: what to greater expectancy for pain in the future?Definition: memory of intensity of previous (versus the actual pai intensity)
Term: pain Definition: facial and audible expressions, distortions in posture or gait, affect, avoidance of activity
Term: Chronic painDefinition: persists longer than 6 months, to treatment (ex chronic low back pain)
Term: Recurrent painDefinition: series of episodes that are acute but chronic (ex - migraines)
Term: Chronic progressive Definition: persists than 6 months, increases in severity over time
Term: subjective reports of health have been to predict objective measures such as Definition: cortisol responses to stress, and mortality
Term: One of the most parts of evaluating quality of life isDefinition: psychological
Term: most benefits reported by myocardial infarction patients involved....... cancer patients reported changes in....Definition: lifestyle changes/health ...... social relationships & meaning of life
Term: self -Definition: stable set of beliefs about one's and attributes
Term: self Definition: evaluation of self concept (feel good or bad)
Term: Aspect of cancer patients find most Definition: 41% uncertainty about , 24% limitations, 12% pain management
Term: Chronic illness use moreDefinition: Passive coping strategies (positive , escape) than active (planning, problem solving, confrontative coping)
Term: In with chronic illness, divorce rates areDefinition: the
Term: why does compromise the health of a caregiver? Definition:
Term: Who has a burden of diseaseDefinition: women due to burden of household responsibilities
Term: A difference in psychotherapy done with patients Definition: likely to be episodic than continuous
Term: A in psychotherapy done with medical patients Definition: collaboration with family and Dr. & must have comprehensive knowledge of illness and treatment
Term: A difference in done with medical patients Definition: More frequently requires respect for ' defences
Term: Main cause of infant death in Definition: congenital abnormalities &
Term: Leading cause of in Canadian children after first yearDefinition: accidents/ external
Term: Second leading cause of death in Canadian after first yearDefinition: Cancer
Term: Major cause of in adolescence Definition: , especially automobile
Term: leading cause of death in adolescenceDefinition: suicide (followed by then homicide)
Term: Major cause of death in adulthoodDefinition: attack or stroke
Term: It is best to keep blood pressure underDefinition: 120.... between 140-159=hypertension
Term: left stroke damage includesDefinition: communication disorders, learning new tasks, short term memory tasks, anxiety and depression
Term: Right brain stroke includesDefinition: visual feedback problems, reading problems, alexithymia, emotional reaction
Term: Many interventions to treatment adherence includeDefinition: increasing awareness or / information ..... for
Term: two approaches to indicate immune functioningDefinition: measuring numbers of different kinds of cells in the immune system by at blood samples., and assessing the functioning of immune cells
 
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