lesson 12 part 2 Flashcards
a sensation that something is different or needs special attention
mild anxiety
a disturbing feeling that something is definitely wrong
moderate anxiety
type of anxiety: the person becomes nervous or agitated, has difficulty concentrating but can still be redirected to the topic
moderate anxiety
panic and more primitive survival skills take over, cognitive skills decrease significantly, the person has trouble thinking and reasoning
severe anxiety
the most severe level, the person has no coherent thought
panic anxiety
s the wear and tear that life causes on the body
stress
it occurs when a person has difficulty dealing with life situations, problems, and goals
stress
types of adaptive behaviors: help the person to learn
positive adaptive behavior
types of adaptive behaviors: using imagery techniques to refocus attention on a pleasant scene, practicing sequential relaxation of the body from head to toe, and breathing slowly and steadily to reduce muscle tension and vital signs.
positive adaptive behavior
types of adaptive behaviors: result in maladaptive behaviors
negative adaptive behavior
types of adaptive behaviors: tension headaches, pain syndromes, and stress-related responses that reduce the efficiency of the immune system
negative adaptive behavior