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Understanding Stress: American Psychological Association
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According to the American Psychological Association, what is eustress?

  • Stress leading to both physical and psychological issues
  • Extreme amount of stress with health consequences
  • Stress that affects people of all ages and genders
  • Stress with positive connotations like marriage and promotion (correct)

    • What is one beneficial aspect of some amount of stress according to the American Psychological Association?

  • It can lead to an extreme amount of stress with health consequences
  • It can provide the drive and energy to help people get through situations like exams or work deadlines (correct)
  • It can have a positive impact on the immune, cardiovascular, and nervous systems
  • It can result in predictable biochemical changes

    • What is stress often described as?

  • Feeling content and relaxed
  • Feeling overwhelmed, worried or run-down (correct)
  • Feeling excited and motivated
  • Feeling energetic and productive

    • What is self-care therapy mentioned in the text as a positive way to counter stress?

    <p>Stop, Breathe, and tell yourself: 'This is hard and I would get through this one step at a time'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is distress according to the text?

    <p>Stress in daily life with negative connotations such as divorce and financial problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of eustress mentioned in the text?

    <p>Marriage, promotion, new friends, graduation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of self-compassion according to Kristin Neff?

    <p>Nurturing ourselves when confronting our pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the ways to practice self-compassion mentioned in the text?

    <p>Creating a nurturing place in your home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended sleep duration for self-care?

    <p>At least 6 hours and not more than 9 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of finding someone who listens and is accepting?

    <p>To be heard without needing advice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does self-compassion entail according to Kristin Neff?

    <p>Being nurturing towards ourselves when facing difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for allowing plenty of time for a task in the text?

    <p>Pacing oneself and giving ample time for the task</p> Signup and view all the answers

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