Chapter 3

Question 1

The response of your body and mind to be challenged or threatened

Answer 1

stress

Question 2

eustress

Answer 2

positive stress

Question 3

distress

Answer 3

negative stress

Question 4

causes of distress:

Answer 4

1. major life changes
2. catastrophes (death)
3. everyday problems
4. environment

Question 5

how stress affects the body/stages of stress:

Answer 5

Alarms stage: fight or flight, response/body releases adrenaline
Resistance stage: the body of attempts to return to normal but remains alert and tries to solve the problem
exhaustion stage: body can’t keep up if stress goes a long time-result is mental and physical problem

Question 6

some signs of stress:

Answer 6

1. Stomach/headache.
2. Insomnia/can’t sleep.
3. Fatigue.
4. Irritability/company.

Question 7

five ways to reduce stress:

Answer 7

1. exercise
2. Organize/don’t procrastinate.
3. take a timeout ,relax read a book, listen to music, talk with friends, etc..
4. Meditate/prayer/read the Bible.
5. Avoid negative thinking.