HUCL 1101 - Module 3 - Wellness

What are five (5) common Defense Mechanisms?

Denial, Repression, Rationalization, Regression, Projection

What are the 8 stages of stress management?

1. Become knowledgeable about stress 2. Take a systematic approach to problem solving 3. Come to terms with your feelings 4. Develop effective behavioral skills 5. Establish and maintain a strong support network 6. Develop a lifestyle that will buffer against the effects of stress 7. Concentrate on positive spiritual development 8. Plan and execute successful lifestyle changes

What are the signs your body tells you when you are under too much stress?

Anger, weight gain, frustration

Frustration aroused by conflict often results in what?

stress or tension

Define Holistic Wellness

the integration of the whole person - mind, body, and spirit

Define Conflict

the interference with basic needs that an individuals' experience when a choice has to be made between equally satisfactory or unsatisfactory alternatives

Define Repression

this occurs when unpleasant experiences, emotions, or motivations are forced into the subconscious; These emotions will resurface in an unrelated incident

Define Rationalization

this occurs when we find reasons to justify our actions or a circumstance after an event, especially when those actions do not reflect well on us; It enables us to "save face" when we would rather not acknowledge responsibility for a situation

What is a common reaction to conflict?

to work directly on the tension and to try to reduce the feeling by using protective measures called Defense Mechanisms

Which of the following actions will facilitate proper relaxation? a. concentrating on your job b. trying to eliminate all negative thoughts c. lying down on a soft sofa d. focusing on the events of the day

trying to eliminate all negative thoughts

Define Negative Stress

unhealthy stress; overwhelmed and afraid

How does chronic stress affect you?

• Physical Disease • Psychological problems • Social effects • Job-related problems

Stressors can be two things:

Immediate (waiting for a job interview) or Prolonged (family conflict)

What is the difference of Positive and Negative Stress?

The first is healthy, exciting, and challenging, while the second is unhealthy, overwhelming and making that person afraid

What are some signs your body tells you when there is too much stress for you?

They include sleeping problems, loss of appetite, excessive fatigue, depression, headaches, stomach problems, tense muscles, and difficulty getting along with family and friends

Define Defense Mechanisms

We all use them to help build feelings of wellness, even if only temporarily, although our basic needs are not met. When there is a threat to need satisfaction, our emotional response is often a behaviour that alters our perception of the dangerous or stressful situation

Define Fight or Flight

Your body's reaction to a new situation due to stress; you automatically tense your muscles, your heart beats faster and a rush of adrenalin gives you the extra energy and strength you need to fight or run

Define Projection

a person attributes his/her own unacceptable characteristics and feelings to another person

Define Stress

a pressure from outside that can make you feel tense and uncomfortable inside

How can inappropriate use of defense mechanisms affect a person?

interfere with effective problem solving behaviour, and this can lead to a lower level of wellness for the individual in the long run

In order to manage stress, what must a person do?

it is necessary to be able to recognize it, acknowledge it, and learn effective ways of dealing with it

Define Wellness

making the most of what you have and what you can be

Define Denial

occurs when the individual rejects the source of frustration and tension

Which of the following is a negative aspect of the use of defense mechanisms? a. tension from frustration is increased b. wellness level is reduced c. overuse discourages problem-solving d. abnormal response to basic human needs results

overuse discourages problem-solving

Why is the ability to use problem solving to meet personal needs an essential skill for Health Administrative Assistants? a. enables "shooting from the hip" when there are multiple demands b. allows the unit clerk to improve the nursing assignments and teamwork c. provides required skill for coping with everyday problems and activities d. prevents problems from arising on the unit

provides required skill for coping with everyday problems and activities

What is wellness the result of?

building a life style that maintains your highest potential for personal health

What is the definition of "wellness"? a. rejection of the source of tension b. goal which remains constant c. absence of disabilities d. dynamic growth toward the fulfillment of ones potential

dynamic growth toward the fulfillment of ones potential

Define Regression

fall back on behaviour that was used in an earlier period in life, usually in childhood

Which statement best describes stress? a. process which can be eliminated from the workplace b. reducible by use of denial and avoidance tactics c. reduced with the use of proper relaxation techniques d. force which can produce positive coping responses

force which can produce positive coping responses

What is the correct sequence of events used in effective problem solving? a. formulation of a plan, assessment, implement plan, evaluate actions b. gather data, evaluate, implement plan, assess c. collection of data, formulation of plan, evaluation d. gather information, make a plan, implement plan, evaluate

gather information, make a plan, implement plan, evaluate

Define Positive Stress

healthy stress; exciting and challenging

Which statement best identifies factors which affect wellness? a. our wants and desires for the future b. number of conflicts an individual faces c. ability to meet physical and psychosocial needs d. extent to which one depends on defense mechanisms

ability to meet physical and psychosocial needs

Which of the following is the best example of the statement "dynamic movement towards fullfillment of one's potential"? a. arriving on time for Monday's class on wellness b. passing the course by submitting another's assignment as your own c. achieving a high rating from your work experience supervisor d. assisting a classmate to problem-solve her child care issue

achieving a high rating from your work experience supervisor

Too much unhealthy stress is not good for you. It could lead to:

anxiety and depression

Which of the following best defines "conflict"? a. produces unpleasant emotional states which prevents achieving wellness b. creates a struggle to meet basic foundational needs c. blocks a need and provides competing options, both desirable or both undesirable d. promotes need satisfaction by giving 2 choices, either desirable or undesirable

blocks a need and provides competing options, both desirable or both undesirable

Which of the following is the most effective way of dealing with stress? a. avoid unfamiliar and uncomfortable situations b. become involved in other activities to avoid thinking about the problem c. develop a personal support system d. keep it to yourself and brainstorm solutions to the problem

develop a personal support system

Which of the following best defines stress? a. feeling of strain that is expressed physically by headaches b. disruption in the balance of basic needs c. negative response manifested physically d. response triggered by using defense mechanisms

disruption in the balance of basic needs