Resilience (Benchmark 1)

Question 1

1. Compare and contrast the Sympathetic Nervous System response and the Parasympathetic
   response.

Answer 1

SNS is known as the “fight or flight” or the stress response system because it helps people deal with stressful situations.
PSNS is known as the “rest and digest” or the “relaxation response” because it creates a restful state of optimal
function

Question 2

2. Identify the signs and symptom of how the human body reacts to stress.

Answer 2

Signs: skeletal muscles become tense. Heart rate, blood pressure and breathing rate increases.
Symptoms: Fatigue, Withdrawal, Anxiety

Question 3

3. Explain how mental and physical wellness can have a positive effect in the law enforcement
   field.

Answer 3

Prepares officer for realistic situations. Can create constructive behaviors with training.

Question 4

4. Explain the benefits of proper exercise and nutrition in relation to the mental and spiritual
   aspects of the law enforcement field.

Answer 4

Exercise counters deleterious effects of excessive stress, proper nutrition avoids euphoria addiction from comfort foods

Question 5

5. What is the nature of a performance mindset, mental toughness, and psychological
   performance skills?

Answer 5

To create a growth mindset that can learn from adversity.

Question 6

6. Identify some off-duty behaviors that may assist an officer in maintaining both physical and
   emotional readiness for law enforcement.

Answer 6

Reading
Meditation
Running
Yoga

Question 7

7. Identify the 6 R’s for stress management.

Answer 7

Responsibility
Reflection
Relaxation
Relationships
Refueling
Recreation

Question 8

Acute Stress

Answer 8

A short term situation or problem that threatens our well-being.

Question 9

Good stress

Answer 9

Eustress; a positive stress which motivates, focuses, and improves performance