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What is the primary purpose of adopting positive stress management techniques?
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?
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?
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?
What is the term for any event, circumstance, or factor that triggers stress or elicits a stress response?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended stress management technique?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended stress management technique?
What is the term for the way people respond to stress?
What is the term for the way people respond to stress?
What is a symptom of emotional stress?
What is a symptom of emotional stress?
Which technique can help reduce stress?
Which technique can help reduce stress?
What type of coping involves tackling the source of stress?
What type of coping involves tackling the source of stress?
What is a negative emotional response that can be reduced through coping?
What is a negative emotional response that can be reduced through coping?
What is a benefit of exercising as a stress management technique?
What is a benefit of exercising as a stress management technique?
What is a way to prevent stress?
What is a way to prevent stress?
What is a consequence of not managing stress?
What is a consequence of not managing stress?
What is a way to replace negative thoughts with positive ones?
What is a way to replace negative thoughts with positive ones?
What is Neustress?
What is Neustress?
Which of the following is an example of Distress?
Which of the following is an example of Distress?
What is a common sign of stress?
What is a common sign of stress?
What type of stress occurs when people experience positive events and make a great deal of demands from them?
What type of stress occurs when people experience positive events and make a great deal of demands from them?
Which of the following is NOT an example of Distress?
Which of the following is NOT an example of Distress?
What is a common cause of stress?
What is a common cause of stress?
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.
