self management

Question 1

Circumstances that threatens or may be perceived to threaten one’s well-being and thereby exhaust one’s coping abilities

Answer 1

stress

Question 2

The threat maybe immediate physical safety, long range security, self-esteem, reputation, peace of mind, or many other things one value (weiten, 2004)

Answer 2

stress

Question 3

“Crisis can be an opportunity for growth and integration”

Answer 3

erik erikson

Question 4

“Every stress leaves an indelible scar, and the individual pays for its survival after a stressful situation by becoming a little older”

Answer 4

hans selye

Question 5

Selye that states than an event that threatens an organism’s well being, a stressor, leads to a three-stage bodily response

Answer 5

stress model

Question 6

what are the three bodily response

Answer 6

Alarm, Resistance, and Exhaustion

Question 7

Upon receiving a stressor, the body reacts with a “fight or flight” response and the nervous system is stimulated as the body’s resources are mobilised to meet the threat or danger

Answer 7

alarm

Question 8

The body resists and compensates; the nervous system attempts to return many psychological functions to normal levels while the body focuses resources against stressor and remains on alert.

Answer 8

resistance

Question 9

If the stressor or stressors continue beyond the body’s capacity, the resources become exhausted, and the body is susceptible to disease and death.

Answer 9

exhaustion

Question 10

If stress goes for a long time, it can cause

Answer 10

emotional and behavioural problems

Question 11

If stress goes for a long time, it can cause emotional and behavioural problems
It may also lead to

Answer 11

mental health problems in later life

Question 12

• a transitional period between childhood and adulthood.

Answer 12

adolescence

Question 13

But in our society, adolescence begins at around ___ and ends at about age of __

Answer 13

13 and 22

Question 14

according to him adolescent years are characterized by convulsive instability and disturbing inner turmoil

Answer 14

stanley hall

Question 15

Stanley Hall - adolescent years are characterized by _______ and ______

Answer 15

compulsive instability and disturbing inner turmoil

Question 16

is the erratic physical changes and confusion about self image

Answer 16

turmoil

Question 17

Other causes of stress:

Answer 17

Worried about relationships
School requirements, assignments
Examinations

Question 18

_____ are a big worry for most young people. They worry about it to the point they feel that their whole life hangs in the balance and the pressure to succeed can become unbearable.

Answer 18

examinations

Question 19

Teenageers and adolescents may feel stress about

Answer 19

parents always arguing

Question 20

another causes of stress about the family: the 4 (arguing, take care, match, family relationship)

Answer 20

• Teenageers and adolescents may feel stress about parents always arguing
• Parents expect the young person to look after the younger siblings or too many household chores, which will make the student not get anything done.
• Other parents expect to match their friend’s or sister’s or brother’s academic performance or even surpass it.
• The family relationship is also one of the most common reasons for young people to drop out of school, substance abuse, suicide, and juvenile delinquency.

Question 21

More causes of stress:
the 2 pp

Answer 21

Poor time management
Procrastination

Question 22

Putting off until tomorrow what should have done today is bad habit that creates stress

Answer 22

procrastination

Question 23

Three common types of procrastination

Answer 23

putting off unpleasant things
putting off difficult task
putting off tough decisions

Question 24

Procrastinator are most likely to delay by ___________________ by telling themselves ____________

Answer 24

wishing they did not have to do what they must; “just can’t get started”

Question 25

When you are under stress for a prolonged period, it can cause or worsen a variety of health problems, such as: (IIFFLHWDEH)

Answer 25

Increased irritability or outburst of anger Increased alcohol, tobacco, or drug use Feeling uncertain, nervous, or anxious Feeling tired or overwhelmed Lacking motivation or energy Having trouble sleeping Wanting to be alone often Difficulty concentrating Excessive worrying or feelings of sadness or despair Headaches, stomachaches, or dizziness

Question 26

How stress affects health Physical Health (psychosomatic or psycho-physiological disorders) include the increased susceptibility

Answer 26

Peptic ulcers Migraines Tension headaches Asthma and other respiratory disorders High blood pressure Skin disorders Arthritis Digestive disorders Disturbed sleeping patterns Poor circulation Skin rashes Heart disease Increased susceptibility to disease, infectious diseases, asthma, essential hypertension, coronary heart disease (CHD), ulcers, cancer, headaches

Question 27

how stress affects the mental health

Answer 27

Brief reactive psychosis Post traumatic stress disorder Depression

Question 28

how stress effects the emotional health (INDE)

Answer 28

Irritation or short temper Nervousness Depression or silence Emotional outburst or crying

Question 29

how stress affects the behavioral (IIACE)

Answer 29

insomnia increased drinking or smoking absenteeism clumsiness eating disorders

Question 30

common psychological problem characterized by feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and sadness in response to real or imagined loss, failure, or misfortune. It affects more than the body.

Answer 30

depression

Question 31

depression affects more than the body which are: (TFB)

Answer 31

Thoughts, feelings, and behavior are also affected by depression.

Question 32

occurs when a person who has been experiencing high levels of stress hasn’t been able to cope up with it, where a person dreads going to work because of unhappiness and frustration day after day.

Answer 32

burn-out

Question 33

burn-out is caused likely by?

Answer 33

unhappiness and frustration

Question 34

depression is a common psychological problem characterized by feelings of:

Answer 34

hopelessness, worthlessness, and sadness in response to real or imagined loss, failure, or misfortune

Question 35

what are the positive effects of stress?

Answer 35

There are positive effects of stress under certain circumstances, stress is valuable, as for instance in sport and making speeches.

Question 36

for the positive effects of stress, the stress response puts people on their mettle, and it increases? (4)

Answer 36

increases alertness, improves eyesight, strengthens muscle, and reduces reaction time.

Question 37

Another positive effect is the zest that stress adds to life by _____________ and _____________.

Answer 37

stimulating the senses and passions

Question 38

Many people need challenges in their lives and would be unhappy without it. this the ____ of stress

Answer 38

positive effect

Question 39

Stress has a positive effect if it can be

Answer 39

worked off