Coping With Stress In Midde And Late Adolescence

Question 1

a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. It also a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and disease.

Answer 1

Stress

Question 2

is a chemical or biological agent, environmental condition, external stimulus, or an event that causes stress to an organism.

Answer 2

Stressor

Question 3

include changes in temperature (heat or cold) and stressful psychological environments such as classroom conditions or abusive relationships in school (bullying).

Answer 3

External stressor

Question 4

include physical ailments such as infection or inflammation and psychological problems such as about something

Answer 4

Internal stressors

Question 5

What is the primary cause of stress for adolescents stated on the research conducted by Becky Beacom (2015)?

Answer 5

homework or school
followed by parents and family expectations
pressure to do well and failing to do so social life
not having enough time to meet deadlines
lacking sleep
multitasking
sports

Question 6

means your level of susceptibility or tendency to be affected by stressors

Answer 6

Vulnerability

Question 7

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2015) states the following sources of stress for adolescents:

Answer 7

School demands and frustrations
• negative thoughts and feelings about themselves
• changes in their bodies
• problems with friends and /or peers in school
• unsafe living environment/ neighbourhood
• separation or divorce of parents
• chronic illness or severe problems in the family
• death of loved one
• moving or changing schools
• taking on too many activities or having very high expectations
• family financial problems

Question 8

identifies and automatically perceives specific situations as threatening, and the body responds to these situations through increased heart and breathing rates, increase blood circulation to muscles of both arms and legs, cold hands and feet, upset stomach, and the sense of dread about a particular situation.

Answer 8

Internal mechanism

Question 9

It is thus suggested that adolescents do the following techniques to cope with stress:

Answer 9

• Exercise and eat healthy food
• avoid caffeinated drinks, alcohol, drugs, and tobacco
• learn relaxation exercises
• Practice responding properly stressful situations
• Learn practical coping skills
• Decrease negative self talk
• Learn to feel good about achievements
• Avoid perfectionism
• Take a break from stressful situations from time to time
• Establish strong ties with family and friends