Health-Chapter 3-Section 3-Stress

Question 1

Define Stress

Answer 1

the body’s response to change; a normal reaction to events in your life

Question 2

Define stressor

Answer 2

anything that causes good or bad stress

Question 3

Negative effects of stress (or effects of distress)

Answer 3

nervous habits; problem sleeping; problem eating

Question 4

Effects of positive stress:

Answer 4

motivates you to do your best; makes you more alert; improves concentration

Question 5

Physical effects of excessive stress:

Answer 5

headaches
digestive problems
high blood pressure
reduces your ability to fight infection (you make yourself sick)

Question 6

Mental/Emotional effects of excessive stress:

Answer 6

anxiety
you become moody
you become irritable
can interfere with your school work
can take away your desire to have fun

Question 7

Social effects of excessive stress:

Answer 7

might yell at those around them

others withdraw from social contacts

Question 8

adrenaline

Answer 8

a horomone that is produced in the adrenal glands that gives you extra energy to prepare for fighting or fleeing

Question 9

negative stressor-

Answer 9

stressor that makes life difficult or effects it in a bad way

Question 10

healthy lifestyle

Answer 10

getting enough sleep, eating enough, exercising, not doing drugs, alcohol, or tobacco

Question 11

time management

Answer 11

planning ahead; strategies for using time efficiently