Chapter 11

Question 1

Define stress:

Answer 1

describes the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to events that require reaction or resistance

Question 2

Stress is especially active during________

Answer 2

threatening or challenging times

Question 3

Define stressors:

Answer 3

anything that causes stress

Question 4

Define distress

Answer 4

negative stress

Question 5

define eustress

Answer 5

positive stress

Question 6

Define Catastrophe:

Answer 6

extreme distressor

Question 7

What causes Post-Traumatic stress disorder?

Answer 7

exposer to a major stressor

Question 8

major life events cause what? Why?

Answer 8

stress because it requires adjustment

Question 9

Define social readjustment rating scale:

Answer 9

scale to measure the amount of stress in a person’s life by having that person add up the total “life change units” associated with each major event

Question 10

Define College undergraduate stress scale

Answer 10

college version os SRRS

Question 11

define hassles:

Answer 11

daily stressors

Question 12

what are some examples of hassles?

Answer 12

minor disagreements
little frustrations
delays

Question 13

Define pressure:

Answer 13

extrinsic demands

Question 14

The________ control a person has, the_________ the degree os stress is. This is known as_________

Answer 14

less
greater
uncontrollability

Question 15

Define conflict:

Answer 15

being pulled towards 22 or more desired oaks, but only one can be obtained

Question 16

Define frustration:

Answer 16

caused by blocking of a desired goal

Question 17

Frustration often leads to______

Answer 17

unhealthy coping

Question 18

Define direct aggression:

Answer 18

taking anger out on what made you mad

Question 19

Define displaced aggression:

Answer 19

when you take anger out on stuff that didn’t make you angry

ex. school makes you mad, you go home and be ill with your family

Question 20

Define escape or withdrawal:

Answer 20

ignoring the source of your anger

Question 21

Depression is highly linked to:

Answer 21

suicidal behavior

Question 22

People who talk about suicide_________

Answer 22

should be taken seriously and need help

Question 23

What does the cognitive Appraisal approach state?

Answer 23

how people think about a stressor determines, at least in part, how stressful that stressor will become

Question 24

What is a primary appraisal?

Answer 24

nature, severity, threat or challenge?

Question 25

What is secondary appraisal?

Answer 25

resources

ability to cope

Question 26

The autonomic nervous system react to________

Answer 26

stress

Question 27

What does the sympathetic system respond to?

Answer 27

stressful events

Question 28

What does the parasympathetic system do after stress occurs?

Answer 28

restore the body to normal functioning after the stress has ceased

Question 29

What is negatively effected by stress?

Answer 29

immune system

Question 30

What are some diseases that stress increase the chance of?

Answer 30

heart disease
diabetes
cancer

Question 31

Define social support system:

Answer 31

network of people that can offer support, comfort and aid

Question 32

Does social support systems help reduce stress?

Answer 32

yes

Question 33

define coping stragety:

Answer 33

actions that people can take to master, tolerate, reduce, or minimize the effects of stressors

Question 34

Define problem-focused coping:

Answer 34

tryig to eliminate the source of a stress or reduce its impact through physical actions

Question 35

define emotion-focused coping:

Answer 35

changing the way you feel or emotionally react to a stressor

Question 36

What are 8 ways you can help reduce stress?

Answer 36

exercise
social activities
get enough sleep
eat healthy foods
have fun and laugh
manage one's time
practice good coping skills
practice spirituality