Stress

Question 1

4 stressors and 5 classifications ( fully explained)

Answer 1

Stressors : * SEEP/ PESE
•Physical - physical harm eg. sexual abuse or violence
•Emotional - relationship problem
•Social - peer pressure
•Environmental - extreme weather conditions

Classifications : *LESPAV
•abuse - physical or emotional
• vocation - career
• life crisis - death in family or unemployment
•personality based - more prone to stress than others
•economic and social pressure - not enough money

Question 2

Short and long term effects of stress (6)

Answer 2

Short : 
•dry mouth 
•nausea 
•sweaty palms 
•faster heart rate 
Long : 
•high blood pressure
•headaches 
•ulcers 
•excessive sweating 
•dizziness

Question 3

Effect of positive stress (2+1)

When does it become negative+ effect (2)

Answer 3

[Release of adrenaline ( fight or flight ) ]
•Symptoms do not last long
•mind is alert and ready to deal w task ahead
•the more you do short term stress tasks , the easier and less stressful they become .

*when effects of stress persist / become long term , stress becomes negative and stops you from doing tasks to the best of your ability.

Question 4

Why is it important to manage stress (hormones)

Answer 4

Stress leads to the release of cortisol and adrenaline .
> cortisol is a hormone produced by fear and RESULTS IN ANXIETY
> Adrenalin is a hormone to prepare body to react physically to a threat ( FIGHT OR FLIGHT )

•Therefore w/o stress management too much of these hormones are produced for too long therefore leading to physical symptoms and changes that lead to stress- related illnesses .

*Chronic stress ( stress that goes on for long periods of time) - linked to high blood pressure and heart disease and asthma attacks and negative effect on immune system therefore weaker resistance to infection as well as ability to recover

Question 5

Stress management / coping mechanisms(5)

Answer 5

• breathing and relaxation exercises
• stretching exercises
• regular exercise
• healthy lifestyle
• be around supportive people and be positive

Question 6

What is conflict / differentiate between inter-and intra-personal

Answer 6

When people disagree about something or can’t get along
*should be dealt with in a calm and RATIONAL manner ( based on reason , logically )

Inter: involving other people
Intra: within yourself

Question 7

Dealing with INTER personal conflict

Answer 7

• Find a compromise
• be willing to make peace
• put yourself in their shoes / see their viewpoint for understanding
• don’t accuse - speak using “ I feel “ instead of “you”
• relax before speaking / don’t act in anger *

Question 8

Conflict resolution checklist(4)

Answer 8

> have I done all I can to resolve conflict
have I looked for solutions and am I willing to compromise
willing to forgive ?
willing to let it go ?

Question 9

Dealing with INTRA personal conflict

Answer 9

• use your values and conscience as a guide
• analyze solutions to see which works best for you
• look and pros and cons of each solution
• think of outcomes