14.4 Regulation of Stress

Question 1

Coping

Answer 1

mental or behavioral efforts used to manage problems relating to stress, including its cause and the unpleasant feelings and emotions it produces

Question 2

Perceived control

Answer 2

peoples’ beliefs concerning their capacity to influence and shape outcomes in their lives

Question 3

Social support

Answer 3

soothing and often beneficial support of others; can take different forms, such as advice, guidance, encouragement, acceptance, emotional comfort, and tangible assistance

Question 4

relaxation response technique

Answer 4

stress reduction technique combining elements of relaxation and meditation

Question 5

biofeedback

Answer 5

stress-reduction technique using electronic equipment to measure a person’s involuntary (neuromuscular and autonomic) activity and provide feedback to help the person gain a level of voluntary control over these processes