SFU PSYC 365 365 Frequently tested Exam Questions
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A-delta fibres
the afferent peripheral fibres that are associated with transmitting sharp, distinct pain
Absorption
the process by which nutrients move from the digestive tract to the bloodstream and the
lymphatic system; occurs primarily in the small intestine
Acceleration-deceleration anjury
type of concussion that occurs when an immobile head is hit with a mobile object, or a moving
head hits an immobile object
acceptance
the final stage of Kubler-Ross's theory of death and dying, in which people achieve a peaceful
acceptance of their own death
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
a disease that develops as the result of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); the body's
compromised immune system makes it susceptible to a host of other infections
active leisure
a positive experience that is associated with activities such as hobbies, playing a musical
instrument, and exercise
,active-passive model
situation in which patients are unable to participate in their care or to make decisions because
of their medical condition
acupuncture
an ancient Chinese pain control technique that involves the insertion of fine needles to create
stimulation to peripheral nerves
acute illness
illness with defined beginning and end
acute pain
pain that lasts less than 6 months and serves to warn of impending tissue damage or the need
for convalescent (recovery) rest
acute stressor
stressor that is immediate in its duration and proximity
addiction
state of being physically or psychologically dependent on a substance
addictive smokers
smokers who develop a psychological dependence on smoking and are keenly aware when they
are not smoking
,adherence
degree to which patients carry out the behaviours and treatments that physicians and other
health professionals recommend
adjuvant therapy
therapy used in conjunction with other therapy
adrenal cortex
the outer portion of the adrenal gland; at times of stress supplies hormones to the body that
provide energy and increase blood pressure, but that can adversely affect the body's ability to
resist and recover from disease
adrenal medulla
the central portion of the adrenal gland; secretes catecholamines (containing both adrenaline
and noradrenaline) when the hypothalamus initiates the stress response
advanced illness
stage of illness at which death is imminent
advanced-practice nursing
nursing that includes teaching, consulting, and research within a specialty area where superior
clinical skills and judgement are acquired through a combination of experience and education
aerobic exercise
, exercise, such as jogging, that involves the increased consumption of oxygen over and extended
period of time
afferent (sensory) neurons
nerve cells that conduct impulses from a sense organ to the central nervous system, or from
lower to higher levels in the spinal cord and brain
agency-provided support
social support provided by agencies and organizations that have been formed to fill the void
when naturally occurring support is either lacking or unavailable
agent
in epidemiology, the means by which a disease spreads
alarm
the initial phase of Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome in which the body mobilizes its
defences against a stressor
alcohol dependency syndrome model
a theory suggesting that for a variety of reasons people do not exercise control over their
drinking, and this leads to problem drinking
alcohol myopia
a drinker's decreased ability to engage in insightful cognitive processing
allostatic load
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A-delta fibres
the afferent peripheral fibres that are associated with transmitting sharp, distinct pain
Absorption
the process by which nutrients move from the digestive tract to the bloodstream and the
lymphatic system; occurs primarily in the small intestine
Acceleration-deceleration anjury
type of concussion that occurs when an immobile head is hit with a mobile object, or a moving
head hits an immobile object
acceptance
the final stage of Kubler-Ross's theory of death and dying, in which people achieve a peaceful
acceptance of their own death
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
a disease that develops as the result of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); the body's
compromised immune system makes it susceptible to a host of other infections
active leisure
a positive experience that is associated with activities such as hobbies, playing a musical
instrument, and exercise
,active-passive model
situation in which patients are unable to participate in their care or to make decisions because
of their medical condition
acupuncture
an ancient Chinese pain control technique that involves the insertion of fine needles to create
stimulation to peripheral nerves
acute illness
illness with defined beginning and end
acute pain
pain that lasts less than 6 months and serves to warn of impending tissue damage or the need
for convalescent (recovery) rest
acute stressor
stressor that is immediate in its duration and proximity
addiction
state of being physically or psychologically dependent on a substance
addictive smokers
smokers who develop a psychological dependence on smoking and are keenly aware when they
are not smoking
,adherence
degree to which patients carry out the behaviours and treatments that physicians and other
health professionals recommend
adjuvant therapy
therapy used in conjunction with other therapy
adrenal cortex
the outer portion of the adrenal gland; at times of stress supplies hormones to the body that
provide energy and increase blood pressure, but that can adversely affect the body's ability to
resist and recover from disease
adrenal medulla
the central portion of the adrenal gland; secretes catecholamines (containing both adrenaline
and noradrenaline) when the hypothalamus initiates the stress response
advanced illness
stage of illness at which death is imminent
advanced-practice nursing
nursing that includes teaching, consulting, and research within a specialty area where superior
clinical skills and judgement are acquired through a combination of experience and education
aerobic exercise
, exercise, such as jogging, that involves the increased consumption of oxygen over and extended
period of time
afferent (sensory) neurons
nerve cells that conduct impulses from a sense organ to the central nervous system, or from
lower to higher levels in the spinal cord and brain
agency-provided support
social support provided by agencies and organizations that have been formed to fill the void
when naturally occurring support is either lacking or unavailable
agent
in epidemiology, the means by which a disease spreads
alarm
the initial phase of Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome in which the body mobilizes its
defences against a stressor
alcohol dependency syndrome model
a theory suggesting that for a variety of reasons people do not exercise control over their
drinking, and this leads to problem drinking
alcohol myopia
a drinker's decreased ability to engage in insightful cognitive processing
allostatic load
