Reevaluating Stress: Friend or Foe?

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Who believes that experiencing mild stress can be good for us?

Physiologist Monika Fleshner

When do experts believe we suffer the negative effects of stress?

Under circumstances of chronic stress

What functions do hormones like adrenaline and cortisol serve when we feel stressed?

They make the heart beat faster and increase blood flow to the brain and muscles, preparing us for action

In what situations does physiologist Monika Fleshner suggest that stress is not a problem?

When facing situations that humans have evolved over thousands of years to deal with Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of stress identified by psychologists?

Distress and eustress Signup and view all the answers

According to Angela Padmore, why are we continually told that stress is our enemy?

Stress management industry profits Signup and view all the answers

How does Angela Padmore describe the approach of the stress management industry?

Turning a normal part of living into a disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between chronic stress and mild stress as mentioned in the text?

Chronic stress requires help, mild stress is beneficial Signup and view all the answers

How does the text compare stress to a 'workout' for the brain?

Stress exercises the brain like a workout for muscles Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential benefits mentioned in the text of experiencing short periods of mild stress?

Strengthening immune system, lowering risk of neurological diseases Signup and view all the answers

Match the stress type with its description:

Distress = Negative stress that often makes us feel disheartened Eustress = Positive stress that results in feeling happy Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Chronic stress = Ongoing and long-term stress that may require professional help Mild stress = Short periods of manageable stress that can have benefits Signup and view all the answers

Match the benefits with the corresponding statement:

Stress as a 'workout' for the brain = Exercises the brain like muscles in the gym Mild stress and immune system = Strengthens the immune system Signup and view all the answers

Match the following opinions with their respective supporters:

Stress is turned into a disease = Experienced counsellor Stress management industry's approach = Angela Padmore Signup and view all the answers

Match the recommended actions with the related types of stress:

Get help today if suffering from it = Chronic stress Don't get too stressed about it = Mild stress Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their effects on health:

Distress = Negative impact on mental health Eustress = Positive impact on overall well-being Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Chronic stress = Long-term stress that can have negative effects on health Adrenaline = Hormone that prepares the body for action by increasing heart rate and blood flow Cortisol = Hormone released in response to stress that helps regulate metabolism and immune response Physiologist Monika Fleshner = Expert who suggests that chronic stress is what leads to negative effects Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their correct explanations:

Stress as a 'condition' humans have evolved to deal with problems = Highlighting the evolutionary perspective of stress as a survival mechanism Benefits of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol = Explain how these hormones prepare the body for immediate action in stressful situations Media portrayal of stress = Describes stress as a 'monster' and emphasizes the need to minimize it in daily life Mild stress as good for us = Emphasizes the positive effects of experiencing manageable amounts of stress Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their effects on the body:

Increased heart rate and blood flow to brain and muscles = Result of hormones like adrenaline being released during stress Negative impact on health = Associated with long-term exposure to chronic stress Survival mechanism = Explains how stress has been beneficial for human evolution Physiological response to stress = Involves the release of hormones like cortisol to cope with challenges Signup and view all the answers

Match the following experts with their viewpoints on stress:

Angela Padmore = Believes that we are constantly told stress is our enemy by the media Monika Fleshner = Suggests that occasional mild stress is not harmful, but chronic stress can have negative effects Evolutionary perspective on stress = Highlights how humans have developed physiological responses to deal with stressful situations Negativity towards stress in media = Portrays stress as a major health concern that should be minimized Signup and view all the answers