ch 8 vocab Flashcards
a condition characterized by prolonged feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
depression
skils that help you handle stress in a healthful, effective way
stress-management skills
anything that causes stress
stressor
the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis
resiliency
reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
stress
conditions that shield individuals from the negative consequences of exposure to risk
protective factors
stress associated with long-term problems that are beyond a person’s control
chronic stress
a state of calm that can be reached if one or more relaxation techniques are practiced regularly
relaxation response
a physical reaction that results from stress rather than from an injury or illness
psychosomatic response
the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
anxiety
the act of becoming aware through the senses
perception