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a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being

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health

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subjective state that emerges from a general feeling of satisfaction with oneself. condition of good health, happiness and prosperity

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well-being

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a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential. can cope with the normal stress of life and can work productively and fruitfully.

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mental health

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a natural response to the demands of our environment. psychological response to the demands of our environment.

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stress

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reaction that occurs in the presence of a situation that is terrifying, either mentally or physically.

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fight or flight response

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indicators of stress in an individual?

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increased level of tension, anxiety and restless/fidgeting, aggression, irritability, and hostility towards others. inability to carry out tasks and diminished ability to solve problems or make decisions.

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source of stress?

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stressor

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stress response?

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physical, mental, emotional, social, psychological, economic, spiritual

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comes in a form of pollution, a congested place or high level of noise and transitioning to a new environment.

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physical stressor

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symptoms of physical stressor?

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fatigue, pain, shock, trauma, and other physiological conditions in the body

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academic overload, reviewing for exams, lack of organization, participation in class kinds of stressor

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mental stressor

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involve mingling with other people. feelings of lack of support that leads to disappointments, anxiety, anger or depression

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social, emotional, psychological stressors

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involved one’s socio-economic conditions such as financial resources to meet our essential needs

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economic stressor

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loss of joy or disturbance of tranquility

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spiritual stressor

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sense of disequilibrium

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crisis

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when you must choose between two or more incompatible possibilities or options

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conflict

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a person must choose between two desirable goals

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approach-approach conflict

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a person must choose between two undesirable goals

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avoidance-avoidance conflict

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a person must choose or not choose a goal that has both positive and negative aspects

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approach-avoidance conflict

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physical reactions to stress?

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migraine, rapid pulse, skin rashes, hair loss, hypertension, upset stomach, tensed muscles, nausea, increased heart rate, sweating and breath

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psychological reaction to stress?

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inability to concentrate, loss of self-confidence, worried, depression, irritability, baseless fears, insecurity, feeling of personal inadequacy

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behavioral reaction to stress?

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absent-minded, aggression, difficulty in sleeping, appetite to eat, hair pulling or nail biting, restlessness, frequent errors, smoking, use of medications, drinking alcoholic beverages

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stress that is helpful in promoting one’s growth and development by providing challenges that shows initiative in problem-solving. also known as positive stress.

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eustress

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confront and directly deal with the demands of the situation

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problem-focused coping strategies

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not dealing with the situation but managing the stress. most of the defense-mechanism can be used in this coping strategies

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emotion-focused coping mechanism

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turning to others for assistance and emotional support in times of stress

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seeking social support

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triggers the release of CRH

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hypothalamus

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activates the pituitary gland when released

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CRH (Corticotrophin releasing hormone)

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releases the hormone ACTH

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pituitary gland

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carried by the blood to the adrenal gland

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ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone)

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releases stress hormones Cortisol/Adrenalin and Noradrenalin to assist the body in dealing with the stressor

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adrenal gland

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stress hormones?

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Cortisol/Adrenalin and Noradrenalin

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