Stress Flashcards
Definition of Homeostasis
Normal, balanced state of the body
Definition of Stress (2)
- Condition or feeling
- Person thinks stressor is too much to handle
Definition of Stress Response (2)
- How the body & mind respond
- Can be positive or negative
What are the Two Types of Stress?
Eustress & Distress
Definition of Eustress (2)
- Positive Stress
- Pushes you to try harder or do better
Ex: New Job, Tryouts, Sports
Definition of Distress (2)
- Negative Stress
- Causes tiredness and worry
Ex: Losing something, homework, tests
Definition of Stressor
Cause of stress
What are the Three Stages of Stress?
- Alarm Reaction Stage
- Resistance Stage
- Exhaustion Stage
What is the Alarm Reaction Stage? (4/5)
- First Stage of Stress
- Adrenaline is released/Adrenal gland releases cortisol (a stress hormone)
- Provides a burst of energy
- Causes many body changes
- Heart beats faster
- ↑ in blood flow to muscles
- Breathing quickens
- Pupils widen
- Become more alert
Definition of “Fight or Flight Response” (2)
- During the Alarm Stage
- Changes prepare you to “fight” the stressor or try to escape
What is the Resistance Stage? (3)
- Second Stage of Stress
- Body trys to Recover from Stage One
- Stressor prohibits body from returning to homeostasis
Tired, irritable, and cranky during this stage
What is the Exhaustian Stage? (3)
- Third Stage
- Body is worn down and no longer has energy to fight off the stressor
- Exposed to Illness
Usually caused by divorce, death, or serious family problem
Only occurs if stressor continues for a long time (weeks, months, years)
What are 7 Stress Managment Techniques? (read through)
- Exercise
- Deep breathing exercises
- Progressive Muscular Relaxation
- Imagery
- Meditation
- Tai Chi
- Yoga
What is the stress hormone?
Adrenaline
What hormone releases happiness and pleasure?
Dopamine
