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