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According to the scenarios presented, which of the following best describes the relationship between stress and health?
According to the scenarios presented, which of the following best describes the relationship between stress and health?
- Stress improves overall health by activating the body's defense mechanisms.
- Stress has no significant impact on physical health; it primarily affects mental well-being.
- Stress only affects individuals with pre-existing health conditions.
- Stress can weaken the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to illness. (correct)
Intermittent daily stressors can lead to hormonal imbalances and unhealthy coping mechanisms like emotional eating.
Intermittent daily stressors can lead to hormonal imbalances and unhealthy coping mechanisms like emotional eating.
True (A)
How might recognizing patterns of intermittent stress throughout the day help someone manage their overall stress levels?
How might recognizing patterns of intermittent stress throughout the day help someone manage their overall stress levels?
By identifying stress triggers and implementing coping strategies to mitigate their impact.
Scenario 3 explains, stress-induced immune ______ can lead to increased susceptibility to illnesses such as the common cold.
Scenario 3 explains, stress-induced immune ______ can lead to increased susceptibility to illnesses such as the common cold.
Match each scenario with the most significant health risk associated with it:
Match each scenario with the most significant health risk associated with it:
In Scenario 5, how does chronic workplace stress primarily contribute to increased cardiovascular risks?
In Scenario 5, how does chronic workplace stress primarily contribute to increased cardiovascular risks?
According to Scenario 12, learned helplessness encourages individuals to actively seek solutions to stressful situations even when they feel overwhelmed.
According to Scenario 12, learned helplessness encourages individuals to actively seek solutions to stressful situations even when they feel overwhelmed.
Explain how the psychological effect of 'learned helplessness' can manifest in a workplace setting, based on Scenario 12.
Explain how the psychological effect of 'learned helplessness' can manifest in a workplace setting, based on Scenario 12.
In Scenario 5, the continuous release of stress hormones like __________ can lead to inflammation, affecting heart function.
In Scenario 5, the continuous release of stress hormones like __________ can lead to inflammation, affecting heart function.
Match the stress scenario with its primary effect:
Match the stress scenario with its primary effect:
Flashcards
Stress and Illness
Stress and Illness
Stress weakens the immune system, increasing susceptibility to illness.
Exam Stress
Exam Stress
Students are more likely to get sick during exams due to stress-induced immune suppression.
Intermittent Stress
Intermittent Stress
Constant small stressors create hormonal imbalances, emotional eating, and exhaustion.
Daily Stress Cycle
Daily Stress Cycle
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Workplace Stress
Workplace Stress
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Workplace Stress & Heart Disease
Workplace Stress & Heart Disease
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Cortisol & Heart Inflammation
Cortisol & Heart Inflammation
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Learned Helplessness
Learned Helplessness
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Causes of Learned Helplessness
Causes of Learned Helplessness
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Effects of Learned Helplessness
Effects of Learned Helplessness
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Study Notes
- Stress scenarios can be used for group coaching
Common Cold and Stress
- Stress increases susceptibility to illness by weakening the immune system.
- Students are more likely to get sick during exams due to stress-induced immune suppression.
Intermittent Stress Throughout the Day
- Constant small stressors can create hormonal imbalances.
- It often leads to emotional eating and exhaustion.
- An individual's stress can rise and fall throughout the day.
Workplace Stress and Heart Disease
- Chronic workplace stress can have serious health effects.
- Constant workplace pressure keeps the body in a high-alert state.
- It can lead to high blood pressure and cardiovascular risks.
- Stress hormones like cortisol cause inflammation.
- It affects heart function and increases the risk of serious health issues over time.
Stress and Learned Helplessness
- A person in a highly stressful or uncontrollable situation may develop learned helplessness. This includes relationships, workplace conflict, or ongoing oppression
- Learned Helplessness means they stop trying to change their circumstances, even when an opportunity arises.
- Stress becomes overwhelming, causing people to believe nothing will change.
- Learned helplessness leads to passivity, low energy, and emotional exhaustion.
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Description
Explore the intricate relationship between stress and health, examining how intermittent stressors lead to hormonal imbalances and unhealthy coping mechanisms. Recognize patterns of stress and understand significant health risks associated with different scenarios. Learn how learned helplessness manifests in the workplace and affects cardiovascular health.
