Chapter 16 Managing Stress in Your Life

a mental disorder that results from an extremely stressful event, and which is characterized by flashbacks to the event, feelings of numbness and guilt, and difficulty sleeping

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

The body's physical and psychological response to traumatic or challenging situations.

Stress

hormones that trigger the body's physiological response to stress; epinephrine and norepinephrine

Stress Hormones

How do hormones affect memory?

Stress hormones disrupt the functions of the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for memory formation. This makes it difficult for people under stress to remember things and form new memories.

Explain how stress influences decision making

Stress increases physiological arousal, which can lead to poor decision making. When people feel stressed, they are more likely to make impulsive, or quick, decisions. They may forget to consider all the options or the advantages and disadvantages of each choice.

Any factor that causes stress

Stressor

is the strategy imagining yourself in a peaceful or pleasant environment when faced with stress.

Visualization

What are the indications that someone may need professional help to deal with stress?

When you've experienced stress for more than a couple of weeks

Which of the following behavioral problems that may occur when people experience stressful events difficulty staying awake a tendency to cry easily increase in appetite none of the answers

a tendency to cry easily

During which stage of the stress response does your body mobilize all of its resources to fight off a threat?

alarm stage

During times of stress, the central nervous system stimulates the endocrine glands to secrete epinephrine norepinephrine stress hormones all answers

all answers

Which of the following are symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder? nightmares being easily startled difficulty sleeping all answers

all answers

Why might people living in different countries experience different levels of stress?

better living conditions, including less crowding and violence; and higher rates of affordable healthcare

What happens when a fight or flight response is triggered?

blood flow to the muscles increases

Having parents reunite happily after a separation is an example of

both red and yellow

Stress that continues over a long period of time is known as

chronic stress

Why are chronically stressed people at greater risk of developing a number of illnesses and diseases?

during times of stress, the body devotes large amounts of energy to reacting to that immediate threat. Over time, this energy can run out and the body can become open to infection or disease development

true or false During times of stress, the immune system receives more of the body's resources and is better able to fight off disease

false

true or false Feeling stress can cause emotional pain, but not physical pain or discomfort.

false

true or false People who are stressed have a slower heart rate than people who are not stressed.

false

true or false People who experience chronic stress have a lower risk of developing depression.

false

true or false Relationships with friends and peers are not generally a source of stress.

false

true or false Stress increases physiological arousal, which often leads to improved decision making.

false

true or false Visualization involves performing a series of postures and breathing exercises to reduce stress.

false

The part of the brain involved in the formation and storage of memory.

hippocampus

The relaxation techniques in which you clear your mind of all negative and stressful thoughts and relax

meditation

Countries in which people have the highest life satisfaction because

of better living conditions

The mental disorder resulting from an extremely stressful event.

post traumatic stress disorder

Hormones that trigger the body's physiological response to stress.

stress hormones

true or false Anger and hostility caused by a stressful event can trigger hostile behavior towards others.

true

true or false Parent's divorce can be a major stressor for teenagers.

true

true or false People who are stressed are more likely to develop infectious diseases than people who are not stressed

true

true or false Since daily hassles occur frequently, they can create more overall stress than major life events.

true

true or false Stress can affect your ability to think clearly and remember information.

true

true or false Stress can cause people to feel frustrated and angry, which can lead to conflicts with others.

true

true or false Stress may make existing physical problems or diseases worse.

true

true or false The chronic wear and tear that results form stress can cause considerable damage to the heart and arteries.

true

true or false If the body's resources are depleted due to stress, exhaustion will occur.

true

true or false Pressure you place on yourself can cause stress.

true

How does stress level change depending on a person's age or life stage?

Adults are able to manage their stress which teenagers don't know how to control their stress level because of school or family problems

the capacity to think and reason

Cognitive Ability

disagreements or problems that result from opposing actions or views

Conflict

Which of the following statements is true of conflicts? Conflicts are disagreements Conflicts never cause stress Conflicts are usually avoidable in relationships all of the answers

Conflicts are disagreements

an emotional state characterized by a feeling of worthlessness and a lack of interest in daily life

Depression

the body's physiological impulse to either fight off or flee from threatening situations

Fight or Flight

white blood cells that eliminate or disable foreign and possibly infected cells

Lymphocytes

(the strategy of clearing negative thoughts from your mind and relaxing your body to relieve stress) to clear your mind

Meditation

List six strategies to reduce or avoid stress.

1. Manage time 2.Set limits by saying no when too busy 3. Stay positive 4.Distract yourself 5.Laugh 6.Use relaxation techniques

List two behavioral problems associated with stress.

A tendency to cry easy Loss of appetite