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18 Cards in this Set
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stress
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a non specific response of the body to a demand or change
individual reactions will vary |
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positive stress
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eustress
good - makes you creative, alert, aggresive and dedicated |
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negative stress
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distress
bad - interferes with life and health |
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stressor
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the activity or events that cause stress
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homeostasis
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getting back to balance or normalcy
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fight or flight
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an involuntary physical response
quick action and decision making |
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general adaptation syndrome
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a response to a stressor (alarm, resistance, exhaustion)
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stimulus
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the change that triggers the alarm stage
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adrenaline
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a chemical horomone that fuels the body's fight or flight response
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time management
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knowing how to organize your time
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stress diversion activities
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activities that reduce stress
- active (burn adrenaline and improve fitness) - passive (forget about stressors) |
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positive coping strategies
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help deal with stress that is unavoidable
- seek temporary relief - recognize early symptoms - identify stressful situations - support groups |
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negative coping strategies
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ease, disguise or mask problems
- being over emotional - impatience - avoidance - drugs and alcohol |
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How does adrenaline affect your body?
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- improved circulation
- increased nutrients in blood - muscles strengthened - rapid breathing - more alert senses - digestive system slows down |
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How does adrenaline (stress) affect your mind?
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- rationalization
- projections - compensation - avoidance |
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What are the effects of negative stress?
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- Level 1: least severe, short period, irritability, fatigue
- Level 2: similar to level 1 but lasts longer - Level 3: most serious, minor health problems |
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Stress Management Program
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- don't worry about little things
- get fit - eat well - develop positive coping strategies - goal setting - time management |
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Stress Relief Techniques
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1. Positive social interaction
2. Downward comparison 3. Write it, trash it 4. Belly Breathing 5. Time Management |
