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12 Cards in this Set
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difference and similarities between eustress and distress.
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Eustress is good, distress isn’t
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list some examples of the symptoms of stress
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emotional- irritable, edgy, hyper, depression, bored, tired
physical-pounding heart, trembling, dry mouth, perspirating, headaches, colds behavioral- panic attacks, abuse, crying/yelling, over/undereating, sleep disturbances |
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“flight or fight” reaction in the body
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-all of these things happen really quickly to your body
-nervous and endocrine system involved |
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Define Homeostasis
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when you aren’t under stress
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Personality type affect your responses to stressors
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Type A- Goal oriented, organized, incharge, in a hurry, perfectionist,
Type B- Good listeners, unhurried, procrastinate, talk softer -Extreme type A people get more stress -Extreme Type B’s are procrastinators |
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List examples of stressors
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deaths in family
school divorces friend/boyfriend problems |
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What are endorphins?
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Hormones that are released and can distract you from pain
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explain how nervous and endocrine system work to produce the stress responses
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-nervous system includes things you can and can’t control
-endocrine has to do with hormones -pituitary gland (forehead)-> chemical ACTH->adrenal glands (kidneys)->cortisol(fat burning), adrenaline, norepinephrine (anger hormone) |
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Who was the prominent psychologist that began to study the effects of stress during the 1930’s?
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Hans Selye
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difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist
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-psychologist-can’t write prescriptions, just talk to you, cure eating disorders, etc.
-psychiatrist-medical doctors, can write prescriptions |
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Know several physical conditions affected by stress.
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Aids, heart problems, injuries, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes,
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Know several techniques for managing stress
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-Cognitive techniques- think about situation differently
Problem solve, Set/modify goals, Self-talk, Sense of humor, -Relaxation techniques Progressive muscle relaxation, Deep breathing, Visualization, biofeedback |
