Understanding Stress and Reactions

<p>Feeling grief or dejection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Millennials (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Millennials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indulging yourself excessively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Females tend to have more social obligations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5.2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seeking professional help (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The experience of a perceived threat to one’s well-being. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eustress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any information perceived as unimportant. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unfavorable interpretations that lead to fear or anger. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The beliefs, biases, and prejudice of the unconscious mind. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Changes in academic or personal life. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stress and change have become synonymous. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Responses are based on conscious and unconscious information, whereas reactions are purely instinctual. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stress that is perceived as positive and motivating. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Displacement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A tornado or plane crash. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Daily hassles and minor irritations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing false but plausible excuses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural disasters usually have clearer resolutions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Death of a significant loved one. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An adult throwing a tantrum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beliefs and values significantly influence stress perception. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assigning one's feelings to someone else (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Significant life events that create emotional turmoil. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stress that is neither harmful nor beneficial. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding and processing health information to make decisions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Knowing personal health metrics like BMI and cholesterol levels. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Participating in outdoor cycling. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Having a balanced diet with appropriate calorie levels. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quitting tobacco use. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Washing hands regularly and maintaining cleanliness. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being aware of their potential dangers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It fosters self-awareness and improves understanding of others. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A perceived threat, real or imagined, to mental, physical, or spiritual well-being, leading to physiological responses and adaptations.

Good stress that motivates a person to optimal performance or health.

A type of stress that neither positive nor negative; any perceived unimportant sensory stimulus.

Elements such as academic, personal, romantic, health, or financial changes that can cause stress.

Responding intensely to a situation beyond what's necessary.

Unfavorable or negative interpretation of a perceived event as a threat. It's the commonly known type of stress.

The way in which you view a situation. A different viewpoint can alter how stressful a situation truly is.

Beliefs, biases, and prejudices in the mind, influencing a reaction.

Individuals experience stress in three distinct stages: annoyance, anxiety, and serious illness; physiological reactions like hormonal fluctuations; and behavioral reactions such as lashing out or seeking help.

Characterized by mild emotions like annoyance, anger, or anxiety.

Involves more intense physiological changes, including anxiety, memory problems, and physical ailments.

This stage shows behavioral reactions such as lashing out or seeking solutions.

Millennials experience higher stress levels, and women report more stress than men.

Initial evaluation of a situation to determine if it's a threat or challenge.

Assessment of available resources to cope with a perceived stressor.

A sudden, powerful stressor affecting many people.

Significant life events that cause stress, both positive and negative.

Everyday minor stressors that can add up over time.

Unconsciously pushing away distressing thoughts and feelings.

Attributing your own thoughts or feelings to someone else.

Redirecting emotions like anger to a less threatening target.

Reverting to childlike behaviors in response to stress.

Creating excuses to justify unacceptable behavior.

Millennials report a higher average stress level compared to other generations.

Females report a slightly higher average stress level compared to males.

Efforts to manage or tolerate stress.

Unhealthy ways of dealing with stress, including giving up, aggression, indulgence, self-blame, and avoidance.

Our culture, especially family ties and patriarchal structures, shapes how we perceive and cope with stress.

Filipino adults often use social roles to discipline children, sometimes resorting to threats, which can contribute to stress or anxiety in children.

The way we think and act directly impacts our experience with stress; a positive attitude can minimize stress.

Being aware of cultural and social influences helps us understand our own beliefs and behaviors, leading to self-improvement and empathy for others.

The ability to understand and use health information to make informed decisions about personal health.

Understanding your physical and mental condition through regular screenings and knowing your health metrics like BMI and blood pressure.

Regular moderate exercise such as walking, cycling, or sports can effectively manage stress levels.

Taking steps to reduce health risks, such as quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, getting vaccinated, and practicing safe sex.