Ch. 6 - Stress

Question 1

Are all stressors negative ?

Answer 1

No !

Question 2

Fight-or-flight responses are activated for both ________ and _________ stress ?

Answer 2

Physical and Emotional stress

Question 3

Fight-or-flight responses are characterized by increased ____________________________ ?

Answer 3

Sympathetic nervous system activity

• Increased heart and respiratory rate
• Increased BP
• Increased muscle tone
• Increased brain activity
• Decreased skin temperature
• Increased blood sugar

Question 4

_______________ is the most helpful coping strategy ?

Answer 4

Problem-focused

Question 5

Give Examples of Problem-Focused VS. Emotion-Focused Coping for each Stressor

Stressors:

1. Failing an Exam
2. Being diagnosed w/ diabetes
3. Receiving questionable mammogram results

Answer 5

Problem-Focused Coping

1. Obtaining a tutor
2. Attending diabetic education classes
3. Scheduling follow-up testing for an ultrasound

Emotion-Focused Coping

1. Going for a run
2. Getting a massage
3. Expressing feelings of anxiety to friends and nurse

Question 6

What type of music is generally soothing for stress management ?

Answer 6

Music that contains approximately 60 to 80 beats/min.

• Somewhat mimics our normal HR