Pearson Health Chapter 3

A singer who assumes the audience will dislike the songs she has chosen to sing is best described as being

pessimistic

Perfectionist

A person who sets high, but obtainable goals for him or herself so that they can be sure to excel.

Biofeedback

A technique for learning to control one or more body functions by monitoring the body's responses; reduces tension

Catastrophe

An UNEXPECTED event that effects threatens lives or property(House burns down, death of a close friend)

Major Life Changes

Ex: Marriage, divorce, new baby, graduation

True or False: A resilient person probably has unrealistic goals

False

True or False: Ulcers are caused by stress

False

Everyday Problems

Homework, time management, technology glitches

Alarm Stage

In this stage of stress, adrenaline increases, heart beats faster, muscles tense, etc.

Resistance Stage

In this stage of stress, your body adapts to the situation, coping mechanisms kick in, USE A LOT OF ENERGY AND BECOME TIRED

Exhaustion Stage

In this stage of stress, your emotional and physical resources are depleted and you become fatigued

Distress

Negative Stress

Eustress

Positive Stress; helps you concentrate and perform

Sharing your problems with someone you can trust can help you __________________

See them more clearly

Stressor

Something that causes stress

Resilience

The ability of a person to bounce back from extreme and prolonged stress(having support from family and friends, routine)

Fight or Flight (Response)

The initial reaction of the body to stress during the alarm stage.

Stress

The response of your body and mind to being challenged or threatened; not always negative

Pessimism

The tendency of a person to focus on the negative aspects of a situation

Optimism

The tendency of a person to focus on the positive aspects of a situation.

Physical Changes, Emotional Changes, Changes in Thinking, Behavioral Changes

These changes occur due to stress. Here is an example of each: Muscle Tension, Irritability, Inability to concentrate, Insomnia. List the change for each example

True or False: A good way to control stress is to effectively manage your time.

True

True or False: A good way to reduce tension is physical activity

True

True or False: A good way to reduce tension is progressive relaxation (like deep breathing)

True

True or False: A good way to reduce tension to relax for a bit

True

True or False: A resilient person probably can put change in perspective

True

True or False: A resilient person probably has good communication skills

True

True or False: A resilient person probably has supportive family and friends

True

True or False: A resilient person probably has the ability to effectively control their feelings and sees stressful events as challenges.

True

True or False: A resilient person probably is realistic

True

True or False: A resilient person probably knows their strengths and weaknesses

True

True or False: A weakened immune system is a result of prolonged stress

True

True or False: Asthma is a result of stress

True

True or False: Headaches are a result of stress

True

True or False: Heart disease a result of stress

True

True or False: Stomachaches are a result of stress

True

True or false: Reducing stress is one of the ways people can lower their blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

True

Environmental Problems

What kind of stress fits these examples: Money issues, Bad neighbors, asbestos

Order of stages in the body's response to stress

alarm stage, resistance stage, exhaustion stage

Warning signs of stress

anger, lack of concentration, sleep problems

One of the best ways to deal with extreme or prolonged stress is to

build a support system to improve your resilience

Strategy for building resilience

confiding in yourself by writing a journal

When your general health is _________, you are better able to deal with stressful situations

good

Reactions to stressors depend on

how you assess the situation, whether or not it is a threat to your well-being, whether or not you have the necessary resources to meet the challenge

If you put things off until the last minute, you may not be____________________

managing your time effectively.

Mental rehearsal

practicing an event without actually doing it, reduces stress

Steps for coping with stress

recognize warning signs,try to identify the stressor, solve the challenge or attempt to reduce the stress (release tension, talk about it, time management, etc.)

People you should ask to help you with your problems

your parents, a friend, a stranger, a teacher