Chapter 3 Section 3

Question 1

How we react to a stressor depends on what?

Answer 1

how we assess the situation

Question 2

2 questions for assessing situations

Answer 2

1. is this sutation a threat to my wellbeing

2. do i have the necessary resources to meet the challenge?

Question 3

What influence our assessment of a situation?

Answer 3

personality

Question 4

optimism

Answer 4

focus on positive aspects of situation

Question 5

pessimism

Answer 5

focus on the worst aspects and expect the worst

Question 6

perfectionist

Answer 6

person who accepts nothing less than excellence

Question 7

affects of being a perfectionist (the cycle)

Answer 7

viciously trying hard, not being satsfied, and trying harder still

Question 8

how to break the cycle and reduce your stress as a perfectionist

Answer 8

• accept that you cant be perfect
• take pride in the things you do well-
• dont focus on mistakes

Question 9

resilience

Answer 9

ability to bounce back from extreme/prolonged stress

Question 10

key factor to resilience

Answer 10

having support of family and friends

Question 11

characteristics of people with resilience

Answer 11

• know your strengths and abilties
• make plans and steps
• good communication and problem-solving skills

Question 12

what are examples of resources

Answer 12

time, energy, skills, experience