Fitness For Living Test Ii Set Iii

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stress

Back 1

the mental, emotional, and physiological response of the body to any situation that is new, threatening, frightening, or exciting

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stressor

Back 2

stress-causing event

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eustress

Back 3

positive stress: health and performance continue to improve, even as stress increases

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distress

Back 4

negative stress: unpleasant or harmful stress under which health and performance begin to deteriorate

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homeostasis

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a natural state of equilibrium; the body attempts to maintain this equilibrium by constantly reacting to external forces that attempt to disrupt this fine balance

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general adaptation syndrome (GAS)

Back 6

a theoretical model that explains the body's adaptation to sustained stress which includes three stages: alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion/recovery

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life experiences survey

Back 7

a questionnaire used to assess sources of stress in life

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neustresss

Back 8

neutral stress; stress that is neither harmful nor helpful

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structured interview

Back 9

assessment tool used to determine behavioral patterns that define Type A and B personalities

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Type A

Back 10

behavior pattern characteristic of a hard-driving, overambitious, aggressive, at times hostile, and overly competitive person

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Type B

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behavior pattern characteristic of a calm, casual, relaxed, and easy-going individual

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Type C

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behavior patter charactersitic of individuals who are just as highly stressed as the Type A but do not seem to be at higher risk for disease than the Type B

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fight or flight

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physiological response of the body to stress that prepares the individual to take action by stimulating the body's vital defense systems

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endorphins

Back 14

morphine-like substancees released from the pituitary gland in the brain during prolonged aerobic exercise. they are thought to induce feelings of euphoria and natural well-being

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biofeedback

Back 15

a stress-management technique in which a person learns to influence physiological responses that are not typically ujnder voluntary control or responses that typically are regulated but for which regulation has broken down as a result of injury, trauma, or illness

Front 16

stress

Back 16

the mental, emotional, and physiological response of the body to any situation that is new, threatening, frightening, or exciting

Front 17

stressor

Back 17

stress-causing event

Front 18

eustress

Back 18

positive stress: health and performance continue to improve, even as stress increases

Front 19

distress

Back 19

negative stress: unpleasant or harmful stress under which health and performance begin to deteriorate

Front 20

homeostasis

Back 20

a natural state of equilibrium; the body attempts to maintain this equilibrium by constantly reacting to external forces that attempt to disrupt this fine balance

Front 21

general adaptation syndrome (GAS)

Back 21

a theoretical model that explains the body's adaptation to sustained stress which includes three stages: alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion/recovery

Front 22

life experiences survey

Back 22

a questionnaire used to assess sources of stress in life

Front 23

neustresss

Back 23

neutral stress; stress that is neither harmful nor helpful

Front 24

structured interview

Back 24

assessment tool used to determine behavioral patterns that define Type A and B personalities

Front 25

Type A

Back 25

behavior pattern characteristic of a hard-driving, overambitious, aggressive, at times hostile, and overly competitive person

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Type B

Back 26

behavior pattern characteristic of a calm, casual, relaxed, and easy-going individual

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Type C

Back 27

behavior patter charactersitic of individuals who are just as highly stressed as the Type A but do not seem to be at higher risk for disease than the Type B

Front 28

fight or flight

Back 28

physiological response of the body to stress that prepares the individual to take action by stimulating the body's vital defense systems

Front 29

endorphins

Back 29

morphine-like substancees released from the pituitary gland in the brain during prolonged aerobic exercise. they are thought to induce feelings of euphoria and natural well-being

Front 30

biofeedback

Back 30

a stress-management technique in which a person learns to influence physiological responses that are not typically ujnder voluntary control or responses that typically are regulated but for which regulation has broken down as a result of injury, trauma, or illness

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progressive muscle relaxation

Back 31

a stress management technique that involves progressive contraction and relaxation of muscle groups throughout the body

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breathing exercises

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a stress management technique wherein the individual concentrates on "breathing away" the tension and inhaling fresh air to the entire body

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imagery

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mental visualization of relaxing images and scenes to induce body relaxation in times of stress or as an aid in the treatment of certain medical conditions such as cancer, hypertension, asthma, chronic pain, and obesity

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autogenic training

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a stress management technique using a form of self-suggestion, wherein an individual is able to place himself or herself in an autohyptnotic state by repeating and concentrating on feelings of heaviness and warmth in the extremeties

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meditation

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a stress management technique used to gain control over one's attention by clearing the mind and blocking out the stressor(s) responsible for the increased tension

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yoga

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a school of thought in the Hindu religion that seeks to help the individual attain a higher level of spirituality and peace of mind

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hatha yoga

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a form of yoga that incorporates specific sequences of static-stretching postures to help induce the relaxation response