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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?

Stop, Breathe, and tell yourself: 'This is hard and I would get through this one step at a time' (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is distress according to the text?

Stress in daily life with negative connotations such as divorce and financial problems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of eustress mentioned in the text?

Marriage, promotion, new friends, graduation (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Nurturing ourselves when confronting our pain (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Creating a nurturing place in your home (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended sleep duration for self-care?

At least 6 hours and not more than 9 hours (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To be heard without needing advice (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does self-compassion entail according to Kristin Neff?

Being nurturing towards ourselves when facing difficulties (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Pacing oneself and giving ample time for the task (D) Signup and view all the answers