Development of Self in Society Flashcards
Define stress bio
Our bodies response to a difficult or potentially frightening situation.
universally, what can stress cause?
Mental and physical strain due to challenging circumstances.
Benefit of stress?
Helps us to survive and succeed despite continuous changes in our environment..
Define eustress.
Normal or psychological stress interpreted as being beneficial.
Vaguely define distress
psychological or mental suffering
Define chronic stress
A state of prolonged tension from external or internal stressors
Define acute stress
sudden, short term stress
Define stressor
factor, event or person that causes stress
What are the types of stress?
Physical, emotional, social and environmental stress
Provide three examples of physical stress
injury, physical abuse and inescapeable exercise
Provide three examples of emotional stress
Conflict, worry and loss
Provide three examples of social stress
peer pressure, social media and societies expectations
Provide three examples of environmental stress
pollution, overcrowding and weather conditions
What is burnout and what is it characterized by?
Burnout is a reaction to prolonged stress and is characterized by exhaustion, cynicism and feelings of reduced creativity.
What are the risk factors of burnout? Name four.
what can promote burnouts
unreasonable time pressures
lack of communication and support
unmanageable workload
unfair treatment
What are signs of stress? 3
diarrhoea
rapid heartbeat
sweating excessively
What are symptoms of stress? 4
headaches
stomach aches
feeling tense
sleeplessness
Define adrenalin.
a hormone that prepares the body to react to a threat.
Define cortisol.
a hormone produces by fear and results in anxiety.
Give four examples of social stressors within family
divorce or death in the family
family responsibilities
poverty
trouble with the law
Give four examples of social stressors friends and peers
peer pressure
bullying
loneliness
friendship or relationship break ups
provide 3 coping mechanisms for stress
exercise as it uses excessive stress hormones
try relaxation techniques
avoid caffeine, alcohol and nicotine
provide 3 methods to manage stress and elaborate
have a balanced lifestyle
deal with your emotions
time management
