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What is the response of your body and mind to being challenged or threatened?
What is the response of your body and mind to being challenged or threatened?
Stress
What do you call negative stress? Give an example of something that can cause negative stress.
What do you call negative stress? Give an example of something that can cause negative stress.
Negative stress = Distress; Example: test taking
What do you call positive stress? Give an example of something that can cause positive stress.
What do you call positive stress? Give an example of something that can cause positive stress.
Positive stress = Eustress; Example: It may help you escape from a dangerous situation or accomplish a goal.
What do you call an event or situation that causes stress?
What do you call an event or situation that causes stress?
What are the four major types of stressors? Give an example of each type.
What are the four major types of stressors? Give an example of each type.
What are the three stages of how stress affects the body?
What are the three stages of how stress affects the body?
What do you call the emergency hormone?
What do you call the emergency hormone?
List at least three things that happen automatically to the body during the fight or flight response.
List at least three things that happen automatically to the body during the fight or flight response.
What are four categories of warning signs of stress? Give an example of each.
What are four categories of warning signs of stress? Give an example of each.
What is the relationship between stress and illness?
What is the relationship between stress and illness?
How you react to a stressor depends on how you _____________ the situation.
How you react to a stressor depends on how you _____________ the situation.
What type of personality tends to focus on the positive aspects of a situation?
What type of personality tends to focus on the positive aspects of a situation?
What do you call a personality that tends to focus on the negative and expect the worst?
What do you call a personality that tends to focus on the negative and expect the worst?
What do you call someone who accepts nothing less than excellence and sets goals that are impossible to attain?
What do you call someone who accepts nothing less than excellence and sets goals that are impossible to attain?
What is the ability to recover, or 'bounce back,' from extreme or prolonged stress?
What is the ability to recover, or 'bounce back,' from extreme or prolonged stress?
Give three examples of a resilient individual.
Give three examples of a resilient individual.
What is one of the biggest contributors to stress?
What is one of the biggest contributors to stress?
What do you call it when you practice an event without actually doing the event?
What do you call it when you practice an event without actually doing the event?
How can physical activity relieve stress?
How can physical activity relieve stress?
How can relaxation relieve stress?
How can relaxation relieve stress?
What are two ways you can change your thinking to help reduce your level of stress?
What are two ways you can change your thinking to help reduce your level of stress?
What are three ways to build resilience?
What are three ways to build resilience?
How does sharing your problems with someone help relieve stress?
How does sharing your problems with someone help relieve stress?
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Study Notes
Stress and Its Types
- Stress is the body's and mind's response to challenges or threats.
- Distress refers to negative stress, often caused by situations such as test-taking.
- Eustress is positive stress that can help in dangerous situations or achieving goals.
Stressors
- A stressor is any event or situation that triggers stress.
- Four major types of stressors:
- Major Life Changes: Examples include the death of a loved one.
- Catastrophes: Such as events like September 11 or wars.
- Everyday Problems: Problems like school-related stress.
- Environmental Problems: Issues like excessive noise or quietness.
Effects of Stress
- Stress impacts the body through three stages: physical, mental, and social.
- The endocrine system releases emergency hormones during stressful situations.
- During the fight or flight response:
- Blood pressure rises.
- Heart rate increases.
Warning Signs of Stress
- Key warning signs include:
- Body Function Changes: Such as bedwetting.
- Emotional Changes: Examples include frequent anger.
- Cognitive Changes: Blaming oneself for issues.
- Behavior Changes: Engaging in substance abuse.
Stress and Health
- There is a significant relationship between stress and illness; high stress can lead to health problems.
Individual Responses to Stress
- Reactions to stressors largely depend on the ability to manage the situation.
- Optimism focuses on the positive aspects, while pessimism tends to expect the worst.
- A perfectionist sets unrealistically high standards and goals.
Resilience
- Resilience is the ability to recover from stress; key traits include:
- Good social relationships.
- Positive reactions to life events.
- Strong physical health.
- Comfort with oneself.
- Major life changes, such as moving to a new school or town, are significant contributors to stress.
Techniques for Coping
- Mental rehearsal involves practicing events mentally without performing them.
- Effective ways to relieve stress:
- Engage in physical activity and maintain a healthy diet.
- Participate in calming activities to promote relaxation.
Building Resilience
- Enhance resilience by:
- Improving physical health.
- Fostering mental well-being.
- Strengthening relationships with others.
Communication and Stress Relief
- Sharing problems with someone helps to clarify and alleviate stress by providing perspective.
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