Key Terms Chapter 6
technostress
Type of stress caused by the constant presence of technology
mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
Using relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, visualization, focused attention and guided movements, while focusing intensly on the present
digestive system
Body system consisting of organs that takes in foods, pass nutrients from these sources into the bloodstream, and than expel waste out of the body
reproductive system
Body system consisting of organs that work together to create new human life; is different for males and females
immune system
Body system consisting of organs, tissues, and cells that defend against infection
endocrine system
Body system that consist of glands, which secrete hormones to regulate body processes
nervous system
Body system that consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that trade information throughout the body
cardiovascular system
Body system that transports blood throughout the body; consists of the heart and blood vessels
stress
Body's physical and physiological reactions to situations people perceive as threats
stress hormones
Chemicals that coordinate the flight-or-flight response; include epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol
trauma
Extreme stress due to deeply disturbing events, such as disasters, sexual assault, or violence
stressors
Factors that lead to stress
stress-related disorder
Mental Illness that develops as a result of stressful events, examples include acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
relaxation response
Physiological reaction in which the body returns to its resting state after a stressful event
flight-or-flight response
Physiological stress reaction in which the body mobilizes its resources to fight off or escape from a perceived threat; also called stress response
eustress
Positive stress that encourages growth and motivation
time management
Practice of devoting the appropriate amount of time to each task, only commit to tasks you have time for, and prioritizing task; helps people reach goals and lower stress
stress management
Process of using strategies to reduce the impact of the stress response and handle threatening situations in positive ways
visulization
Relaxation technique that involves imaging one's self in a pleasant environment
body scan
Relaxation technique that involves paying careful attention to the body, scanning it for signs of tension, and then releasing that tension
progressive muscle relaxation
Relaxation technique that involves tensing and then relaxing each part of the body until the whole body feels relaxed
burnout
State of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion
toxic stress
Stress caused by repeated, long-lasting exposure to severe stressors, such as neglect and abuse, violence, or loss of a loved one
distress
Stress that can cause negative feelings and harmful health effects
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Stress-related disorder characterized by flashbacks, feelings of numbness, and difficulty sleeping after and extremely stressful event
congnition
Ability to think, reason, and remember
positive reappraisal
Act of thinking about the good aspects of stressful events
