Lesson 4: COPING WITH STRESS IN MIDDLE AND LATE

Question 1

perception of a situation that could be
stressful, but we choose to believe it
is an opportunity that will provide a
good outcome

Answer 1

Eustress (positive stress)

Question 2

a regard of the self and its worth.

an evaluation of one’s abilities,
characteristics, traits and other unique
qualities.

Answer 2

Self-Esteem

Question 2

brought forth by the helplessness and
hopelessness created by the stressor
on the person.

Answer 2

Distress ( negative stress)

Question 3

strategies people often use in the
face of stress and/or trauma to
help manage painful or difficult
emotions

Answer 3

Coping Mechanism

Question 4

Trusts own perception

Accepting one’s uniqueness

Responsible for one’s actions

Open-minded, Proactive

Accepts mistakes

Answer 4

High Self Esteem

Question 5

Allow others to make decisions

Insecure

Close-minded, Reactive

Worried and anxious

Answer 5

low self esteem

Question 6

a type of psychological pain

feeling of strain and pressure

a way which the body responds
to pressure from external
environment

Answer 6

stress