Stress and Health Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Stress is the body's automatic physical reaction to real or imagined forces.

True

What are the key signs of stress affecting mental health?

Constant state of alertness and anxiety, leading to exhaustion and possibly depression.

Stress can affect the circulatory system by causing headaches, heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes.

True

Stress has an effect on every system of the body.

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Compare and contrast eustress with distress.

Eustress is short-term, positive, and motivating, while distress can be short-term or long-term and is often negative. Signup and view all the answers

Change in diet, sleep patterns, and routine are all __________ signs of stress.

Behavioral Signup and view all the answers

What are the features of general adaptation syndrome?

The three steps are alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. Signup and view all the answers

How can stress actually be a good thing?

It keeps you alert, gives you energy, and sharpens concentration. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the physical signs of stress?

Headache, dry mouth, heartburn, constipation, depression, and insomnia. Signup and view all the answers

Positive, short-term, motivating, and inspiring stress is called __________.

Eustress Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Understanding Stress and Its Impacts

Stress is the body's automatic physical reaction to real or imagined threats.
Prolonged exposure to stress can lead to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

Signs and Effects of Stress

Constant alertness and anxiety indicate stress affecting mental health.
Stress can impact the circulatory system, leading to headaches, heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes.
Stress affects every system in the body, causing a wide range of health issues.

Eustress vs. Distress

Eustress: Positive, short-term stress that energizes and motivates individuals.
Distress: Negative stress, which can be short or long-term, often resulting from disruptions to routine and leading to potential mental or physical trauma.

Behavioral Signs of Stress

Changes in diet, sleep patterns, and routine are behavioral signs of stress.

General Adaptation Syndrome

General adaptation syndrome consists of three stages:
- Alarm: Initial fight-or-flight reaction characterized by hormone surges and increased heart rate.
- Resistance: Body's use of stored energy to either confront or avoid the stressor.
- Exhaustion: Burnout phase where prolonged stress diminishes the body's ability to cope, possibly compromising health.

Positive Aspects of Stress

Stress can enhance alertness and provide energy needed to cope with challenges.
It can protect against harm and sharpen concentration during stressful situations.

Physical Signs of Stress

Common physical symptoms include headache, dry mouth, heartburn, constipation, depression, and insomnia.

Definition Quiz

Eustress is defined as positive, short-term, motivating stress.

Description

Test your knowledge on stress and its effects on health with this interactive flashcard quiz. Explore definitions and key signs of stress affecting mental well-being. Perfect for students or anyone interested in understanding stress better.