General Stress

Question 1

What percentage of adults experience adverse effects from stress?

Answer 1

40%

Question 2

What is the simplest definition a stress response?

Answer 2

The body’s response to a change by a stressor

Question 3

True or False:

The change illicited from a stress response is only internal.

Answer 3

False:

The change illicited by a stress response in internal or external.

Question 4

Define Homeostasis

Answer 4

State of balance in the body

Question 5

What does the body do to maintain homeostasis?

Answer 5

The body compensates to achieve balance in response to stress via negative and positive feedback mechanisms

Question 6

What is a stressor?

Answer 6

A factor that creates significant change in body function

Question 7

A stressor can be (6):

[3 pairs]

Answer 7

1. Physical
2. Psychological
3. Real
4. Anticipated
5. Short-term
6. Long-term

Question 8

What are 5 examples of things that can be stressors?

Answer 8

1. Pain
2. Temperature changes
3. Trauma
4. Anxiety
5. Infection

Question 9

Does everyone interpret stressors the same way?

Answer 9

Individuals perceive stressors differently.

Question 10

What are 3 “dysfunctions” that can be caused by stress?

Answer 10

1. Increased wear and tear on tissues
2. Exhaustion of resources
3. Exacerbation of chronic conditions