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1. The sympathetic branch starts your stress response while the parasympathetic branch-ends your stress response






2. Protein produced by the infant and released into the amniotic fluid; AFP measurement is used to screen for some fetal abnormalities.






3. Natural chemicals in the brain that block pain during stressful or painful experiences.






4. Controls emotional responses and instinctual - 'gut' reactions. Adolescents appear to rely more heavily on this part of the brain to interpret situations than adults do.






5. Mental representation that a person has of his or her own body - including perceptions - attitudes - thoughts - and emotions.






6. Eating disorder marked by distortion of body image and refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight.






7. Ability to bounce back from adversity.






8. Contraceptive methods based on physically separating sperm from the female repoductive tract.






9. Birth weight of less that 5.5 pounds - often as a result of preterm delivery.






10. Small - cuplike rubber device that covers only the cervix and is inserted in the vagina before intercourse to prevent conception.






11. Area of interest within the field of psychology that focuses on positive emotions - character strengths - and conditions that create happiness.






12. Mental state characterized by a depressed mood - loss of interest or pleasure in activities and several orther related symptoms.






13. Branch of the nervous system that is responsible for turning off the stress response and returning the body to normal.






14. A reduction in calorie intake below daily needs.






15. A life-threatening blood alcohol concentration.






16. Period of time during which a drinker is conscious but has partial or complete amnesia for events.






17. The general state of the body - mind and emotions when an environmental stressor has triggerred the stress response.






18. Mental disorder characterized by recurrent - enexpected panic attacks along with concern about having another attack.






19. Counseling before conception that may include an evaluation of current health behaviors and health status - recommendations for improving health - and treatment of any existing conditions that might increase risk.






20. Long term - low level stress in which the stress response continues without resolution






21. Chemical substance that slows down the activity of the bain and spinal cord.






22. Positive thoughts that you can write down or say to yourself to balance negative thoughts.






23. Dangerous condtion that can occur during pregnancy - chatacterized by high blood pressure - fluid retention possible kidney and liver damage - and potential fetal death.






24. A reduction in calorie intake below daily needs.






25. Drugs that are unlawful to possess - manufacture - sell - or use.






26. Combination of birth defects caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol - characterized by abnormal facial apperance - slow growth - mental retardation - and social - emotional - and behavioral problems.






27. Strong craving for a drug and compulsive use of the drug despite negative consequences






28. Perception of one's ability to perform certain tasks successfully.






29. In Golemen's work the kind of intelligence that includes an understanding of emotional experience - self-awareness - and sensitivity to others.






30. Abnormal eating patterns (for example - vomiting - use of laxatives - extreme dieting) that may not fit the rigid diagnostic rules for anorexia or bulimia but affect quality of life.






31. Drugs that slow down activity in the brain and sympathetic nervous system.






32. Branch of the nervous system that is responsible for initiating the stress response.






33. Eating disorder marked by distortion of body image and repeated episodes of binge eating usually followed by purging in the form of self-induced vomiting - misuse of diuretics or laxatives - excessive exercising - or fasting.






34. Male sterilization procedure - involving tying off and severing the vas deferens to prevent sperm from reaching the semen.






35. Complicated drug combinations used to overcome drug resistance in different strains of HIV.






36. An anxiety disorder characterized by persistent - intrusive thoughts - ect.; An anxiety disorder where you have to do something to satisfy your obsession.






37. Inability to become pregnant after not using any form of contraception during sexual intercourse for 12 months.






38. Scarring of the liver as a result of alcohol consumption.






39. A psychotic disorder in which a person has disorganized and disordered thinking and perceptions - bizarre ideas - hallucinations - and impaired functioning.






40. Controls emotional responses and instinctual - 'gut' reactions. Adolescents appear to rely more heavily on this part of the brain to interpret situations than adults do.






41. A contraceptive method in which the man removes his penis from the vagina before ejaculating.






42. A contraceptive method used after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy.






43. A mood disorder in which a person - for no apparent reason - experiences two or more weeks of depressed moods - feelings of worthlessness - and diminishes interest or pleasure in most activities






44. Structure that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and links the circulatory system of the fetus with that of the mother.






45. Birth defects.






46. Set of birth defects associated with use of alcohol during pregnancy.






47. A substance that causes changes in brain chemistry and alters consciousness.






48. Surgical removal of the contents of the uterus to terminate a pregnancy.






49. A pregnancy in which a fertilized egg implants or attaches itself outside of the uterus - usually in a fallopian tube.






50. Thick - sticky residue formed when tobacco leaves burn - containing hundreds of chemical compounds and carcinogenic substances.







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