4th qtr exam Flashcards
a state of complete, physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
HEALTH
● a subjective state that emerges from a general feeling of satisfaction with oneself.
● Condition of good health, happiness, and prosperity.
WELL-BEING
● a state of well-being in which every individual:
○ Realizes his/her own potential
○ Can cope with normal
stresses of life
○ Can work productively and
fruitfully
○ Able to make a contribution to
her or his community
MENTAL HEALTH
● a natural response to the demands of our environment.
● Physiological response to the demands of our environment.
STRESS
● A reaction that occurs in the presence of a situation that is terrifying, either mentally or physically.
FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE
● loss of joy and peace or disturbance of tranquility
SPIRITUAL STRESSOR
● Represents the choices we make when faced with danger in our environment.
FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE
● Comes in the form of pollution, a congested place, or a high level of noise
PHYSICAL STRESSOR
● Transitioning to a new environment/change of routine.
● It may also include fatigue, pain, shock,
trauma, and other physiological conditions in our body
PHYSICAL STRESSOR
● includes academic overload
● Reviewing for the exams
● Lack of organization
● Participating in class
● Running after deadlines or situations that call for sustained mental effort
MENTAL STRESSOR
● may involve one’s socio-economic condition such as limited financial resources to meet our essential needs in life.
ECONOMIC STRESSOR
● change, synonym to crisis and conflict
● A sense of disequilibrium
CRISIS
● feeling you experience when you must choose between or more incompatible possibilities or options
CONFLICT
a person must choose between two desirable goals
Approach-approach conflict:
REACTION OR EFFECTS OF STRESS
● Migraine
● Rapid pulse
● Skin rashes
● Hair loss
● Hypertension
● Upset stomach
● Tensed muscles
● Feeling nauseated
● Increased heart rate
● Increased sweating
● Shortness of breath
PHYSICAL
a person must choose between two undesirable goals
Avoidance-avoidance conflict:
a person must choose or not choose a goal that has both positive and negative aspects
Approach-avoidance conflict
REACTION OR EFFECTS OF STRESS
● Being absent-minded
● Display of Aggression
● Difficulty going to sleep
● Diminished appetite to eat
● Hair pulling or nail biting
● Restlessness
● Frequent errors
● Smoking
● Frequent use of drugs or medication
● Drinking alcoholic beverages
BEHAVIORAL
REACTION OR EFFECTS OF STRESS
Inability to concentrate
● Loss of self-confidence
● Feeling worried
● Depression
● Irritability
● Baseless fears
● Insecurity
● Feeling of personal inadequacy
PSYCHOLOGICAL
—– is the kind of stress that is helpful in promoting one’s growth and development by providing sufficient challenges that allow one to become more resourceful and show initiative in problem-solving.
Eustress
The common sources of stress are centered on the 2 most important domains of an adolescent namely — AND —-
HOME & SCHOOL.
—– is when you look at all of the things you need to do and want to do and put them in order of importance.
Prioritizing
- Attempts to confront and directly deal with the demand of the situation
Problem-focused
- directed not at dealing with the situation but rather at managing the stress.
Denying that a problem exists.
Emotion-focused
- turning to others for assistance and emotional support in times of stress.
Seeking social support
- triggers the release of the CRH (Corticotropin-releasing hormone) which activates the pituitary gland.
Hypothalamus
Area of the brain that produces hormones that control:
■ Body Temperature
■ Heart Rate
■ Hunger
■ Mood
Hypothalamus
Pituitary Gland - which release the hormone ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone)
Pituitary Gland
■ A.K.A the master gland
of the endocrine system
■ No larger than a pea
■ Located at the base of
the brain
Pituitary Gland
- carried by the blood to the Adrenal Gland
ACTH or Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
a hormone your
pituitary gland releases that plays a large role in how your body responds to stress.
ACTH or Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
which releases stress hormones
Adrenal Gland
Small gland that makes steroid hormones, adrenaline, & noradrenaline
Adrenal Gland
- to assist the body deal with the stressor
Cortisol/Adrenaline & Noradrenalin
● Primary Stress Hormone
● Increase sugars (Glucose) in the bloodstream
● Enhances your brain’s use of glucose
● Increases the availability of substances that repair tissues
Cortisol
