Stress Flashcards
Define stress.
stress is the reaction to the stressor and causes risk to an individual’s comfort
The positive stress which promotes growth and having a beneficial effect on mental health
Eustress
Define distress
Distress is the negative stress that causes poor performance or difficulties
Define stressor
it is an event that causes stressful situations which are seen as risk
It generally lasts for at least 3 days up to a month
Acute stress
Define cumulative stress
Regular kind of stress that we face just living our daily life.
Define chronic stress
when stressor are repeated or continuous
Different sources of stress
Major life changes, everyday problems, physical surroundings
common reaction during stressful situations
Physical signs, emotional signs, behavioral signs, psychological signs
What stage is it when the brain deciphers the distress and instantly deals with it also known as flight or fight response?
Alarm stage
Define Resistance stage
The process where the stress is being solved after meeting is demand
Define exhaustion stage
Stress level peaks the plateaus then develop health risk.
