Psychology: Neustress

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What is the primary purpose of adopting positive stress management techniques?

To eliminate stress completely

To cope with stress effectively (correct)

To avoid stressors

To develop more defense mechanisms

What is Eustress?

A type of stress that requires adjustment to positive events (correct)

A type of stress that is always beneficial

A type of stress that is always harmful

A type of stress that leads to anxiety disorders

What is a common result of not managing stress effectively?

Improved physical and psychological well-being

Increased motivation and productivity

Enhanced cognitive function

Negative impact on health (correct)

What is the term for any event, circumstance, or factor that triggers stress or elicits a stress response?

Stressor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended stress management technique?

Developing new defense mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the way people respond to stress?

Stress response Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of emotional stress?

Feeling overwhelmed Signup and view all the answers

Which technique can help reduce stress?

Deep breathing Signup and view all the answers

What type of coping involves tackling the source of stress?

Problem-focused coping Signup and view all the answers

What is a negative emotional response that can be reduced through coping?

Embarrassment Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of exercising as a stress management technique?

It improves mood Signup and view all the answers

What is a way to prevent stress?

Setting goals Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of not managing stress?

Emotional problems Signup and view all the answers

What is a way to replace negative thoughts with positive ones?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is Neustress?

A neutral sensory stimulus that has no direct consequence or effect on the person Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of Distress?

Being mugged on the streets Signup and view all the answers

What is a common sign of stress?

Job loss or unemployment Signup and view all the answers

What type of stress occurs when people experience positive events and make a great deal of demands from them?

Eustress Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of Distress?

The smell of a scented candle or flowers Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of stress?

Work-related stress or burnout Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Stress

There are three kinds of stress: Neustress, Distress, and Eustress.
Neustress refers to a sensory stimulus that has no direct consequence or effect on the person, and is neither threatening nor enjoyable.
Examples of Neustress include hearing news, watching a neutral TV program, or smelling a scented candle.
Distress occurs when people experience negative events and make a great deal of demands from them, such as being mugged or experiencing financial difficulties.
Eustress is considered a good stress, occurring when people experience positive events but require them to adjust, such as finding the nerve to talk to a crush or starting a new job.

Stress and Health

Stress negatively impacts health and can lead to various physical and emotional health problems.
People often resort to unconscious strategies known as defense mechanisms to cope with stress.
Psychologists recommend adopting positive stress management techniques, such as seeking social support, practicing self-care, and cultivating compassion.

Definition of Stress

Stress refers to events that are perceived as challenging, damaging, or threatening to one's physical or psychological well-being.
Stressors refer to any event, circumstance, or factor that triggers stress or elicits a stress response in an individual.

Signs and Symptoms of Stress

Emotional symptoms include moodiness, irritability, anger, feeling overwhelmed, loneliness, and isolation.
Stress can be prevented through sleep, exercise, diet, deep breathing, relaxation techniques, and setting goals.

Coping with Stress

Coping refers to the strategies used to deal with real or imagined problems to protect oneself against negative emotions.
There are two types of coping: problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping.
Problem-focused coping targets controlling or changing the source of stress, while emotion-focused coping tackles negative emotional responses.
Strategies for coping with stress include employing problem-solving techniques, time management, and getting relevant social support.

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Learn about Neustress, a type of stress that has no direct consequence or effect on a person. Discover examples of Neustress, from news incidents to neutral social media posts.