COPING WITH STRESS IN MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENTS Flashcards

1
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a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

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HEALTH (according to WHO)

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a subjective state that emerges from a general feeling of satisfaction with oneself

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WELL-BEING

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3
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condition of good health, happiness and prosperity

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WELL-BEING

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4
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a state of well-being in which every individual:
o realizes his or her own potential
o can cope with the normal stresses of life
o can work productively and fruitfully
o able to make a contribution to her or his community

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MENTAL HEALTH

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5
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a natural response to the demands of our environment

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STRESS

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physiological response to the demands of our environment

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STRESS

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this represents the choices we make when faced with danger in our environment

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FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE

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this is a 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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9
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the response if preparing your body to either stay (to fight) and deal with a threat or to run away (to flight) to safety

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FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE

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HOW WILL YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE STRESSED? (3)

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tension/anxiety
aggression/irritability
inability to carry out tasks

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11
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enumerate the STRESS RESPONSE (STRESSORS)

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PHYSICAL STRESSOR
MENTAL STRESSOR
SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESSORS
ECONOMIC STRESSOR
SPIRITUAL STRESSOR
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12
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this stressor comes in a form of pollution, a congested place or a high level of noise

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PHYSICAL STRESSOR

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13
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this stressor is experienced when transitioning to a new environment/change of routine

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PHYSICAL STRESSOR

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14
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this stressor might include fatigue, pain, shock, trauma, and other physiological conditions in our body

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PHYSICAL STRESSOR

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this stressor is experienced when running after deadlines or situations that call for sustained mental effort

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MENTAL STRESSOR

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16
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this stressor is experienced when there is lack of organization, academic overload, participating in class, etc.

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MENTAL STRESSOR

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17
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these stressors are somehow interrelated because they involve relating with other people

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SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESSORS

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18
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these stressors are experienced if as we interact with others, we encounter conflicts and disappointments leading to feelings of frustration, tension, anxiety, and even anger or depression

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SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESSORS

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19
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this stressor may involve one’s socio-economic condition such as limited financial resources to meet our essential needs in life

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ECONOMIC STRESSOR

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20
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this stressor may involve loss of joy and peace or disturbance of tranquility

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SPIRITUAL STRESSOR

21
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means change, synonym to conflict, it is a sense of disequilibrium

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CRISIS

22
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this is a feeling you experience when you must choose between two or more incompatible possibilities or options

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CONFLICT

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3 types of conflict (stressors)

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APPROACH-APPROACH CONFLICT
AVOIDANCE-AVOIDANCE CONFLICT
APPROACH-AVOIDANCE CONFLICT

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type of conflict where a person must choose between two desirable goals

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APPROACH-APPROACH CONFLICT

25
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type of conflict where a person must choose between two undesirable goals

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AVOIDANCE-AVOIDANCE CONFLICT

26
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type of conflict where a person must choose or not choose a goal that has both positive and negative aspects

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APPROACH-AVOIDANCE CONFLICT

27
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3 types of reactions to stress

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PHYSICAL REACTION TO STRESS
PSYCHOLOGICAL REACTION TO STRESS
BEHAVIORAL REACTION TO STRESS

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o	migraine
o	rapid pulse
o	skin rashes
o	hair loss
o	hypertension
o	upset stomach
o	tensed muscles
o	feeling nauseated
o	increased heart rate
o	increased sweating 
o	shortness of breath
(what type of reaction to stress?)
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PHYSICAL REACTION TO STRESS

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o	inability to concentrate
o	loss of self-confidence
o	feeling worried 
o	depression
o	irritability
o	baseless fears
o	insecurity
o	feeling of personal inadequacy
(what type of reaction to stress?)
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PSYCHOLOGICAL REACTION TO STRESS

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o	being absent-minded
o	display of aggression
o	difficulty going to sleep
o	diminished appetite to eat
o	hair pulling or nail biting
o	restlessness
o	frequent errors
o	smoking
o	frequent use of drugs or medication
o	drinking alcoholic beverages
(what type of reaction to stress?)
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BEHAVIORAL REACTION TO STRESS

31
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the common sources of stress of SHS students are centered on the two most important domains of an adolescent namely ______ and _______

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HOME and SCHOOL

32
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the positive side of stress

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EUSTRESS

33
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is the kind of stress that is helpful in promoting one’s growth and development by providing sufficient challenges that allow one to become more resourceful and show initiative in problem-solving

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EUSTRESS

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without this stress, life would be such a common zone and may lead to boredom

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EUSTRESS

35
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is when you look at all of the things you need to do and put them in order of importance

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PRIORITIZING

36
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_________ your schedule helps you be more responsible and less stressed

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PRIORITIZING

37
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3 COPING STRATEGIES

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PROBLEM-FOCUSED COPING
EMOTION-FOCUSED COPING
SEEKING SOCIAL SUPPORT

38
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coping strategy where we attempt to confront and directly deal with the demands of the situation

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PROBLEM-FOCUSED COPING

39
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o studying for a test
o going directly to another person to work out a misunderstanding
o signing up for a course in time management in order to deal with time pressure
(what type of coping strategy?)

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PROBLEM-FOCUSED COPING

40
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coping strategy that is directed not at dealing with the situation but rather at managing the stress

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EMOTION-FOCUSED COPING

41
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coping strategy where we deny that a problem exists

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EMOTION-FOCUSED COPING

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coping strategy where we challenge irrational ideas that are causing disturbance

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EMOTION-FOCUSED COPING

43
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most of our defense mechanism can be used in this type of coping strategies

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EMOTION-FOCUSED COPING

44
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coping strategy where we turn to other for assistance and emotional support in times of stress

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SEEKING SOCIAL SUPPORT

45
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this part of the body is the most affected by stress

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HPA axis,

or the HYPOTHALAMIC-PITUITARY-ADRENAL AXIS

46
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describes the interaction between the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands

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HPA axis,

or the HYPOTHALAMIC-PITUITARY-ADRENAL AXIS

47
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as your body perceives stress, your adrenal glands make and release the hormone _________ into your bloodstream

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CORTISOL

48
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often called the “stress hormone,” it causes an increase in your heart rate and blood pressure

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CORTISOL

49
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_____ levels of cortisol makes us more vulnerable to infections and diseases

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HIGH