Unit 4 Stress
Alarm
The first stage of G.A.S.
Keep restating your position Refuse to talk about it Offer a compromise Walk away
The four refusal skills in their correct order are...
Resistance
the body continues working at higher-than-normal levels in this stage of G.A.S.
Immune system
the body system that is most effected by prolonged stress
Stressors
the causes of stress
Exhaustion
the stage of G.A.S. that occurs when stress lasts for a long time
Denial
this defense mechanism ignores or refuses to recognize the stressor
Stress management
ways to deal with and handle stress
Exercise/physical activity
Type A personalities tend to relieve stress this way
muscle tension, sleep changes, eating changes, irritability, rash, indigestion
What are four (4) psychosomatic symptoms caused by too much stress?
Rationalization
a defense mechanism that involves making excuses for your actions or feelings
Regression
a defense mechanism where you react immaturely to a stressor
Relaxation Response
a state of deep rest used to manage stress
Time management
a stress management technique used to deal with the biggest contributor to stress
Defense mechanisms
coping strategies that are used subconsciously
Projection
defense mechanism that transfers your emotions or faults to another person or object
Alarm
defense mechanisms are used during this stage of G.A.S.
Priorities
goals, tasks, or activities viewed as more important than others
Restores balance
how stress management affects your level of stress
Environmental
living in extreme cold temperatures is this category of stressors
Psychosomatic illnesses
migraines, ulcers, stoke, high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma
Distress
negative stress
Optimist
people who see the positive in every situation
Perfectionist
personality that is never satisfied with their accomplishments
Hardy
personality that welcomes change, and sees it as a chance to grow
Type A
personality type that is self-motivated and competitive
Type B
personality type that most likely uses relaxation to manage stress
Psychosomatic illness
physical disorders or illnesses that can be created or made worse by stress
Eustress
positive stress
Stress
reaction of your mind and body to threatening or challenging situations
Major life change
stressor category that is the result of a threatened sense of security or self-esteem
Age, experience, personality
the 3 things that determine the coping strategies we use to fight stress
Moderate
the acceptable level of stress that helps you concentrate better
Stress tolerance
the amount of stress a person can handle before the stress becomes too much
Fight or Flight
the body's immediate response to a stressor in the first stage of G.A.S.
Compensation
the defense mechanism of making up for weakness in one area by excelling in another
Reaction formation
the defense mechanism that has you behaving in ways that are the opposite of how you actually feel
Unconstructive coping strategies
the final classification for causes of distress
Recognition
the first and most important step in dealing with stress
Too many stressors at one time
the first classification for causes of distress
1. Track how you spend your time 2. Make a daily "To Do" list 3. Set & prioritize goals. 4. Plan your day 5. Monitor your progress
the five steps for better time management are...
Resilience, change, control, commitment
the four (4) characteristics shared by hardy individuals
Adrenaline
the hormone released by the body that provides energy and numerous physical changes
Adrenaline
the hormone that prepares the body for Fight or Flight
Exhaustion
the last stage of G.A.S.
Resistance
the majority of stress usually ends during this stage of G.A.S.
Enjoy it
the most important factor to consider when choosing a physical activity for stress management
Type B
the personality type that is calm and less competitive
General Adaptation Syndrome
the process of adapting to stress (G.A.S.)
Distressful events
the second classification for causes of distress
Resistance
the second stage of G.A.S.
Alarm
the stage of G.A.S. that happens when a stressor strikes
Exhaustion
the stage of G.A.S. that sees the immune system impacted the most
Resistance
the stage of G.A.S. when psychosomatic symptoms start
Alarm
the stage of G.A.S. when the Fight or Flight response happens
Alarm
the stage of G.A.S. when the body leaves homeostasis
Alarm
the stage of G.A.S. when the body releases adrenaline
Resistance
the stage of G.A.S.that coping strategies are needed to return to homeostasis
Humor
the stress management skill involving laughter to fight off stress
Resilience
the term given to explain a person's ability to resist the negative effects of stress
Psychosomatic
the term that means "of the mind" and "of the body"
Catastrophe
the type of stress category a fire destroying your home would fall into
Major life change
the type of stressor category a divorce in your family would be
Alarm
this is the stage of G.A.S. that sees many immediate changes to the physical body
Exhaustion
this stage of G.A.S. has psychosomatic illnesses showing up
Alarm
this stage of G.A.S. occurs with every stressor we encounter
Pessimist
those who see the negative, or glass-half-empty, side of every thing
Rechanneling
transferring or redirecting energies positively
Homeostasis
when all body systems function at a normal, balanced state
Hassles
your math homework would be this type of stressor
