Development of the self in society - Chapter 1

Question 1

What is change?

Answer 1

Change is to transform or become different.

Question 2

What is stress?

Answer 2

Stress is a reaction caused by ongoing, increasing or new pressures or demands.

Question 3

How does it feel to be stressed?

Answer 3

1. Constant nervous tension or anxiety.
2. Too much to do.
3. Too many problems to solve.
4. Too many things happening over which you think you have no control.

Question 4

What is a stressor?

Answer 4

Things that cause stress or pressure.

Question 5

What is anxiety?

Answer 5

Worry, nervousness or unease.

Question 6

What does quality of life mean?

Answer 6

Your level of personal wellbeing and satisfaction with your life, what the conditions of your life are.

Question 7

Name 4 types of stressors.

Answer 7

Physical stressors
Emotional stressors
Social stressors
Environmental stressors

Question 8

What are physical stressors?

Answer 8

Lack of physical exercise, physical or sexual abuse, illness, injury, hunger, accidents, over tiredness and physical disabilities.

Question 9

What are emotional stressors?

Answer 9

Your feelings, thoughts, reactions to life crises and change, your personality, your feelings.

Question 10

What type of feelings cause stress?

Answer 10

Worry, nervousness, anxiety, jealousy, anger, disappointment, rejection, hate, fear and uncertainty.

Question 11

What does your personality consist of?

Answer 11

Qualities, actions, behaviour and attitude that make a person unique.

Question 12

What are social stressors?

Answer 12

Social stressors refer to negative aspects of your relationships with others, from your family and friends to society in general.

Question 13

What are environmental stressors?

Answer 13

Everything around you, where you live and all physical factors that might affect you like pollution, natural disasters, noise, etc.

Question 14

What are signs of stress?

Answer 14

Measurable indications of stress like constant feelings of worry and anxiety.

Question 15

List five symptoms of stress.

Answer 15

headaches, stomach aches, feeling tense, being unable to sleep, constant thirst and feelings of unease.

Question 16

What is positive stress?

Answer 16

Stress that is good for you and can motivate you, encourage you and make you push yourself.

Question 17

What is another name for positive stress?

Answer 17

Eustress.

Question 18

What is another word for negative stress?

Answer 18

Distress.

Question 19

What does stress do to your body?

Answer 19

It releases adrenaline into your bloodstream to give you energy to take action.

Question 20

When does eustress become distress?

Answer 20

When your stress becomes more than you can cope with, it becomes unhealthy, unpleasant and can be dangerous.

Question 21

What is adrenaline?

Answer 21

A chemical messenger called a hormone that is released into the blood system in reaction to stress; it increases the heart rate and blood pressure.

Question 22

What does a low level of stress mean for you?

Answer 22

You are able to cope with the stress in your life.

Question 23

What does an average level of stress mean for you?

Answer 23

You are still coping, but what is stressing you needs attention before your stress becomes unmanageable.

Question 24

What does a high level of stress mean for you?

Answer 24

You urgently need to apply stress management methods to reduce your stress, or to get rid of the causes of your stress.

Question 25

What are coping mechanism?

Answer 25

Ways to handle or deal with stress.

Question 26

What are management techniques?

Answer 26

Ways to deal with or manage and prevent stress.

Question 27

Name 5 stress management techniques.

Answer 27

1. Identify stressors and assess stress levels.
2. Follow a balanced lifestyle.
3. Make time for physical exercise, recreation and relaxation.
4. Balanced nutrition.
5. Deal with your emotions.

Question 28

What is conflict?

Answer 28

Disagreement, argument, fight.

Question 29

What is a resolution?

Answer 29

A solution or agreement.

Question 30

What does interpersonal mean?

Answer 30

Existing or occurring between persons.

Question 31

What does intrapersonal mean?

Answer 31

Existing or occurring within yourself.

Question 32

What is the difference between interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict?

Answer 32

Interpersonal conflict is a disagreement between two or more people while intrapersonal conflict happens within yourself when your desires and your values don’t align.

Question 33

What are conflict resolution skills?

Answer 33

Skills that allow you to end conflicts in a healthy way by solving disagreements.

Question 34

List the 6 steps for resolving inter- and intrapersonal conflicts.

Answer 34

1. Map the conflict to find the problem.
2. Use “I” sentences.
3. Apply assertive skills.
4. Use listening and rephrasing skills.
5. Apply self-control skills
6. Apply negotiation and mediation skills.

Question 35

What does it mean to be assertive?

Answer 35

Being able to say what you want or need in a logical and polite way.

Question 36

How do you initiate new relationships?

Answer 36

1. Listen to people when they talk.
2. Ask people about themselves.
3. Remember people’s names.
4. Be willing to share information about yourself when asked.
5. Use humour.

Question 37

What is empathy?

Answer 37

Understanding another person’s feelings.

Question 38

How do you sustain a relationship?

Answer 38

1. Communicate that you understand others by showing empathy.
2. Show that you understand others by applying listening skills.
3. Communicate your feelings, beliefs and attitudes.

Question 39

Name 5 factors that influence effective communication.

Answer 39

1. Personality.
2. Attitudes and values.
3. Acceptance of responsibilities.
4. Appropriate expression of views and feelings.
5. Respect the feelings of others.

Question 40

List 5 positive aspects of change.

Answer 40

Exciting, challenging, motivating, can lead to better things, keeps your brain alert.

Question 41

List 5 negative aspects of change.

Answer 41

Can cause stress, not always for the better, Can make you unsure or insecure, can be irritating, can lead to loss.

Question 42

What is a life cycle?

Answer 42

Growth or progression through different stages of development.

Question 43

What is a rite of passage?

Answer 43

Rituals, ceremonies or events that symbolise important stages in a person’s life.

Question 44

List the human life cycle stages.

Answer 44

Conception, birth, infancy, childhood, puberty, adolescence, young adulthood, adulthood, old age and death.

Question 45

List the important stages of the life cycle that are celebrated.

Answer 45

Birth, first year at school, puberty, 18th birthday, 21st birthday, graduation, marriage, starting a family, becoming a grandparent, death.

Question 46

What is a lifestyle plan?

Answer 46

A plan to live a certain way.