chapter 4 vocab Flashcards
1
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Perception
A
The act of becoming aware through the senses.
2
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Stressor
A
Anything that causes stress.
3
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Psychosomatic response.
A
A physical reaction, which results from stress rather than from an injury or illness.
4
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Chronic stress
A
Stress associated with long-term problems that are beyond a person’s control.
5
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Relaxation response
A
A state of calm.
6
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Stages of grief
A
A variety of reactions that may surface as an individual makes sense of how a loss affects him or her.
7
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Closure
A
Acceptance of a loss.
8
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Coping
A
Dealing successfully with difficult changes in your life.
9
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Mourning
A
The act of showing sorrow or grief.
10
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Traumatic events
A
Any event that has a stressful impact sufficient to overwhelm your normal coping strategies.
