Chapter 10 - Stress And Leisure

Question 1

True or false. Stress is one of the key social determinants of health.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Name 3 ways leisure can help reduce stress.

Answer 2

• coping with traumatic events
• time for self reflection
• to take a break

Question 3

Describe the 3 “steps” in a stress response

Answer 3

1) alarm
- body responds to changes
- temporarily lower resistance
- increase bp
2) resistance
- body tries to sustain homeostasis
3) exhaustion
- if stressor continues, can cause a break down

Question 4

Define stress

Answer 4

Exceeds a a persons resources

Question 5

Name 3 social determinants of health

Answer 5

1) education
2) culture
3) income and social status

Question 6

What is the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion? And when did it take place?

Answer 6

• first international conference on health promotion

- in Ottawa on Nov 21 1986

Question 7

Name 3 common stressors for STUDENTS

Answer 7

1) tests
2) money
3) future