Unit 4 Stress

Alarm

The first stage of G.A.S.

Keep restating your position Refuse to talk about it Offer a compromise Walk away

The four refusal skills in their correct order are...

Resistance

the body continues working at higher-than-normal levels in this stage of G.A.S.

Immune system

the body system that is most effected by prolonged stress

Stressors

the causes of stress

Exhaustion

the stage of G.A.S. that occurs when stress lasts for a long time

Denial

this defense mechanism ignores or refuses to recognize the stressor

Stress management

ways to deal with and handle stress

Exercise/physical activity

Type A personalities tend to relieve stress this way

muscle tension, sleep changes, eating changes, irritability, rash, indigestion

What are four (4) psychosomatic symptoms caused by too much stress?

Rationalization

a defense mechanism that involves making excuses for your actions or feelings

Regression

a defense mechanism where you react immaturely to a stressor

Relaxation Response

a state of deep rest used to manage stress

Time management

a stress management technique used to deal with the biggest contributor to stress

Defense mechanisms

coping strategies that are used subconsciously

Projection

defense mechanism that transfers your emotions or faults to another person or object

Alarm

defense mechanisms are used during this stage of G.A.S.

Priorities

goals, tasks, or activities viewed as more important than others

Restores balance

how stress management affects your level of stress

Environmental

living in extreme cold temperatures is this category of stressors

Psychosomatic illnesses

migraines, ulcers, stoke, high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma

Distress

negative stress

Optimist

people who see the positive in every situation

Perfectionist

personality that is never satisfied with their accomplishments

Hardy

personality that welcomes change, and sees it as a chance to grow

Type A

personality type that is self-motivated and competitive

Type B

personality type that most likely uses relaxation to manage stress

Psychosomatic illness

physical disorders or illnesses that can be created or made worse by stress

Eustress

positive stress

Stress

reaction of your mind and body to threatening or challenging situations

Major life change

stressor category that is the result of a threatened sense of security or self-esteem

Age, experience, personality

the 3 things that determine the coping strategies we use to fight stress

Moderate

the acceptable level of stress that helps you concentrate better

Stress tolerance

the amount of stress a person can handle before the stress becomes too much

Fight or Flight

the body's immediate response to a stressor in the first stage of G.A.S.

Compensation

the defense mechanism of making up for weakness in one area by excelling in another

Reaction formation

the defense mechanism that has you behaving in ways that are the opposite of how you actually feel

Unconstructive coping strategies

the final classification for causes of distress

Recognition

the first and most important step in dealing with stress

Too many stressors at one time

the first classification for causes of distress

1. Track how you spend your time 2. Make a daily "To Do" list 3. Set & prioritize goals. 4. Plan your day 5. Monitor your progress

the five steps for better time management are...

Resilience, change, control, commitment

the four (4) characteristics shared by hardy individuals

Adrenaline

the hormone released by the body that provides energy and numerous physical changes

Adrenaline

the hormone that prepares the body for Fight or Flight

Exhaustion

the last stage of G.A.S.

Resistance

the majority of stress usually ends during this stage of G.A.S.

Enjoy it

the most important factor to consider when choosing a physical activity for stress management

Type B

the personality type that is calm and less competitive

General Adaptation Syndrome

the process of adapting to stress (G.A.S.)

Distressful events

the second classification for causes of distress

Resistance

the second stage of G.A.S.

Alarm

the stage of G.A.S. that happens when a stressor strikes

Exhaustion

the stage of G.A.S. that sees the immune system impacted the most

Resistance

the stage of G.A.S. when psychosomatic symptoms start

Alarm

the stage of G.A.S. when the Fight or Flight response happens

Alarm

the stage of G.A.S. when the body leaves homeostasis

Alarm

the stage of G.A.S. when the body releases adrenaline

Resistance

the stage of G.A.S.that coping strategies are needed to return to homeostasis

Humor

the stress management skill involving laughter to fight off stress

Resilience

the term given to explain a person's ability to resist the negative effects of stress

Psychosomatic

the term that means "of the mind" and "of the body"

Catastrophe

the type of stress category a fire destroying your home would fall into

Major life change

the type of stressor category a divorce in your family would be

Alarm

this is the stage of G.A.S. that sees many immediate changes to the physical body

Exhaustion

this stage of G.A.S. has psychosomatic illnesses showing up

Alarm

this stage of G.A.S. occurs with every stressor we encounter

Pessimist

those who see the negative, or glass-half-empty, side of every thing

Rechanneling

transferring or redirecting energies positively

Homeostasis

when all body systems function at a normal, balanced state

Hassles

your math homework would be this type of stressor