Understanding Stress and Its Types

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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.

Negative stress = Distress; Example: test taking

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?

Stressor Signup and view all the answers

What are the four major types of stressors? Give an example of each type.

<ol> <li>Major Life Changes (e.g., loved one dying), 2) Catastrophes (e.g., 9/11, war), 3) Everyday problems (e.g., school), 4) Environmental Problems (e.g., too loud/quiet)</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three stages of how stress affects the body?

<ol> <li>Physical, 2) Mental, 3) Social</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What do you call the emergency hormone?

Endocrine Signup and view all the answers

List at least three things that happen automatically to the body during the fight or flight response.

Blood pressure goes up, heart rate goes up. Signup and view all the answers

What are four categories of warning signs of stress? Give an example of each.

<ol> <li>Changes in body function (e.g., wet bed), 2) Emotional changes (e.g., angry all the time), 3) Thought (e.g., blame yourself for something), 4) Behavior changes (e.g., do drugs)</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between stress and illness?

Stress causes illness. Signup and view all the answers

How you react to a stressor depends on how you _____________ the situation.

manage Signup and view all the answers

What type of personality tends to focus on the positive aspects of a situation?

Optimism Signup and view all the answers

What do you call a personality that tends to focus on the negative and expect the worst?

Pessimism Signup and view all the answers

What do you call someone who accepts nothing less than excellence and sets goals that are impossible to attain?

Perfectionist Signup and view all the answers

What is the ability to recover, or 'bounce back,' from extreme or prolonged stress?

Resilience Signup and view all the answers

Give three examples of a resilient individual.

<ol> <li>Individual gets along with others (social health), 2) Individual reacts positively to events in their life (emotional health), 3) Individual is comfortable with themselves (mental health)</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the biggest contributors to stress?

Major life changes cause stress. Signup and view all the answers

What do you call it when you practice an event without actually doing the event?

Mental rehearsal Signup and view all the answers

How can physical activity relieve stress?

Healthy diet, regular exercise, getting enough sleep. Signup and view all the answers

How can relaxation relieve stress?

Relaxation is doing calming activities to reduce stress. Signup and view all the answers

What are two ways you can change your thinking to help reduce your level of stress?

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What are three ways to build resilience?

<ol> <li>Improving health of your body, 2) Improving health of your mind, 3) Improving relationships with people.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

How does sharing your problems with someone help relieve stress?

Helps you see the problem more clearly. Signup and view all the answers

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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Description

Explore the concepts of stress, distress, and eustress in this informative quiz. Learn about different stressors and how they affect both the body and mind. Additionally, understand the warning signs and the impact of stress on health.