AC FINAL
What is the difference between high and low perceived controls?
(rather than powerless) they believe they can, in fact, influence important events in their lives and the outcomes they experience
What is meditation and why is it a good stress reliever
-effortless and enjoyable -concentration helps slow down basic physiological process such as heartbeat and slow stress We chronically activate our sympathetic nervous system
What are some of the sources of conflict?
-conflict can occur for many different reasons -differences of opinions -personal clashess
How does yoga help to relieve stress? -a moderate amount of exercise is a great way to manage stress
-walking, running, playing sports or even yoga are great ways to release stress
Why is having a social support system essential to helping eliminate stress?
-who can listen to your problems and provide national support? -Family? Friends? -members of your network can provide you with support and encouragement
Know the differences between win/lose lose/lose, win/win conflicts
1.avoiding strategy: both parties ignore the conflict 2. accommodating strategy: individual attempts to solve conflict by giving in to the other partie 3. competing strategy- both parties are aggressive behavior and uncooperative 4. compromising strategy: attempt to resolve conflict through assertive give-and-take concessions or cooperation 5. collaborating strategy- resolve the conflict to the best solution possible
What kind of major changes create stress
Anticipated life events Unexpected life events Accumulating life events
What are the negatives of conflict?
Approaching interpersonal conflict with a belief there must be a winner and a loser Failure to deal with conflict constructively can lead to larger problems and deeper personal resentments
What words are associated with grit?
Perseverance, integrity Guts Resilience Initiative Tenacity
How do cognitive behavioral interventions help people deal with stress?
Process by which patients become experts of their own behavior so they know what works best for them in dealing with stress
What are the positives of conflict?
Promotes growth in a relationship Allows for healthy release of feelings increases motivation and self-esteem
What are the building blocks of grit?
Setting goals, working hard
What is the definition of stress?
Stress is a consequence of any situation, or events that places special demands on a person.
What are some of the major consequences of stress in your life?
Stress is an external or internal force that brings about stress.
What is the work-family conflict?
The balance of work life and family life
Do everyday annoyances create much stress? Why or why not
These irritating and frustrating incidents that occur in our everyday transactions with environment are believed to be a better indicator of the effects of effect of stress than major life events
What are some characteristics of someone with type A behavior?
Too many things in too little time
What are the major stressors in the school environment?
Work load, tests, homework
What is Grit?
Your ability to persevere
What is the most recommended way of resolving conflict?
collaborating strategy
What is the definition of conflict?
is an expressed struggle between at least two people who perceive the situation differently and are experiencing interference from the other person in achieving their goals
Do great people always have natural strengths and abilities?
no
What is burnout? What causes it and how can it be prevented
prolonged stress can lead to emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion in response to long term stressors
Can stress be a positive? How can stress be a positive in your life?
the right amount of stress prepares us for meeting difficult challenges and spurs us on to peak performance
What is the fight or flight response and how the relaxation response can counteract it
under stressful situations the body responds head on or tries to flee from the scene
