Common Sources Of Stress Flashcards
What are signs of stress?
Headache Dry mouth Constipation Depression Insomnia
What is eustress?
Positive, short term stress
Motivates and inspires you
What is distress?
Negative, short term or long term
- Acute or chronic
Disruptions in normal routine
What are environmental stressors?
Noise Pollution Poverty Terrorism Natural disaster
What are biological stressors?
Factors that can make it difficult for the body to function
Illness
Disability
Injury
What are some thinking stressors?
Test taking
Homework
Work presentations
Essay writing
What is behavioral stressors?
How you act can have an effect on your stress levels mentally and physically
If unhealthy, can increase stress
What are examples of behavioral stressors?
Tobacco use
Food deprivation
Poor time management
What are life change stressors?
Major life changes can increase stress levels
What are examples of positive life change stressors?
A new house
Marriage
Birth of a child
What are examples of negative life change stressors?
Death of a loved one
Bad grades
Unemployment
What are characteristics of a Type A personality?
Ambitious Competitive Impatient Demanding Hostile
What are characteristics of a Type B personality?
Easygoing Uncompetitive Patient Undemanding Non hostile
Which personality type is more likely to experience stress?
Type A
