Stress

Question 1

the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands

Answer 1

Stress

Question 2

anything that causes stress

Answer 2

stressor

Question 3

the physiological changes associated with stress

Answer 3

stress response (physical)

Question 4

a hormone released in response to stress that increases heartbeat and respiration and raises blood pressure

Answer 4

adrenaline

Question 5

a hormone involved in pain relief and feelings of pleasure and contentedness

Answer 5

Endorphin

Question 6

an automatic response and instant response that alerts you to a threat and gets you ready to face it and take action if you need to

Answer 6

fight, flight, and freeze

Question 7

increased tightening of the muscles when tired or under stress

Answer 7

muscle tenstion

Question 8

intense or prolonged pressures that are difficult to overcome (negative stress)

Answer 8

distress

Question 9

the body’s way of rising to a challenge and preparing to meet a tough situation with focus, strength, stamina and heightened alertness (positive stress)

Answer 9

eustress

Question 10

physiological and psychological reaction to expected danger, whether real or imagined

Answer 10

anxiety

Question 11

how much a person values him/herself, and appreciates his/ her own worth

Answer 11

self-esteem

Question 12

positive ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress

Answer 12

stress management

Question 13

ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty or crisis

Answer 13

Resiliency