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What is stress?
A reaction of the mind and body to a stimulus that disturbs the well-being, state of calm, or equilibrium of a person.
Stress is always unhealthy.
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What are stressors?
What hormones are involved in the body's response to stress?
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The adolescent's physical response to stress is slower than that of an adult.
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Match the following types of stress with their characteristics:
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What are the two types of stress identified by the Mayo Clinic?
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What is an external stressor?
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Study Notes
Defining Stress
- Stress is a reaction from the mind and body to a stimulus that disrupts well-being, calmness, or equilibrium.
- Stress can be helpful in small amounts and over short periods of time.
- Excessive stress over long periods can be harmful to physical and mental health.
Stress as Stimulus, Response, and Relational
- Stress can be a stimulus, a response, or a relational condition.
- As a stimulus, stress is caused by situations that may be life-threatening or life-changing.
- These situations or events are called stressors.
- As a response, stress is the way the body reacts to challenging situations.
- The body releases hormones like cortisol and norepinephrine, which prepare the body for action.
- Adolescents have a faster physical response to stress due to their developing prefrontal cortex.
- Prolonged stress can wear down the body and lead to fatigue, aging, and illness.
- Stress as relational involves assessing the situation causing stress and evaluating its relevance.
- Positive relevance leads to a more positive outlook.
- Negative relevance can produce negative emotions and stress.
Healthy Stress
- Healthy stress benefits a person.
- It is short, sporadic, and can motivate or energize someone.
- Examples include public speaking and competing in sports.
- Bad stress can be transformed into good stress by assessing the situation positively.
Knowing Your Stressors
- There are external and internal stressors.
- External stressors come from outside, like situations, people, and experiences.
- Internal stressors come from within, like thoughts, uncertainties, lack of control, and personal beliefs.
School Demands and Expectations
- Quizzes, homework, projects, presentations, exams, and grades are common stressors for adolescents in school.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of stress as both a reaction and a relational condition. It covers the physiological responses to stress, the role of stressors, and how prolonged stress affects health. Test your knowledge on how stress can be both beneficial and detrimental.
