M9.4 (stress) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 types of stress?
A
Acute stress
Chronic stress
2
Q
Acute stress?
A
Intense but brief
3
Q
Chronic stress?
A
Frequently recurring or long term stress
4
Q
2 strategies of stress management?
A
Defence strategies
Coping strategies
5
Q
Defence strategies?
A
Alleviation of symptoms
E.g. medication or alcohol to reduce anxiety
E.g. denial of the problem or blaming someone else
