Stress Adaptation

Question 1

reaction or adjustment to change

Answer 1

stress

Question 2

2 responses to stress

Answer 2

adaptive
maladaptive

Question 3

factors causing emotional or physical tension

Answer 3

stressor

Question 4

types of stressors

Answer 4

biological
psychological
social
chemical

Question 5

Combination of nonspecifically induced changes within biologic system
fight or flight syndrome

Answer 5

biological

Question 6

stages of Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome

Answer 6

alarm reaction stage
stage of resistance
stage of exhaustion

Question 7

fight of flight stage of Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome

Answer 7

alarm reaction stage

Question 8

stage of Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome with physiological responses and adaptation

Answer 8

stage of resistance

Question 9

stages of Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome with depleted energy and diseases of adaptation

Answer 9

stage of exhaustion

Question 10

Event triggers adaptive responses
Positive or negative
Change in the life pattern of the individual
Significant adjustment in lifestyle
Taxes available personal resources

Answer 10

environmental stress

Question 11

transaction between individual and environment

Answer 11

stress

Question 12

variables within an individuals environment

Answer 12

external

Question 13

variables within the individuals

Answer 13

internal

Question 14

stimulus arriving from the internal or external environment and perceived by the individual in a specific manner

Answer 14

precipitating event

Question 15

individual’s evaluation of personal significance of the event or occurrence
determination/perception of event as stressful

Answer 15

cognitive appraisal

Question 16

types of primary appraisal

Answer 16

irrelevant
benign-positive
harm/loss, threat, challenge

Question 17

assessment of skills, resources, and knowledge

Answer 17

secondary appraisal

Question 18

influence whether response is adaptive or maladaptive

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predisposing factors

Question 19

types of predisposing factors

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genetic influences
past experiences
existing conditions

Question 20

use of coping strategies in response to stress

Answer 20

stress management

Question 21

Protect individual from harm
Strengthen ability to meet challenging situations

Answer 21

adaptive coping strategies

Question 22

types of adaptive coping strategies

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awareness
relaxation
meditation
interpersonal communication
problem-solving
pets
music

Question 23

Disruption of individual integrity
Persistent disequilibrium

Answer 23

maladaptation

Question 24

steps of the problem solving/decision making model

Answer 24

Assessing facts
Formulating goals for resolution
Studying alternatives
Determining risks and benefits of alternatives
Selecting alternative
Implementing alternative selected
Evaluating outcome of alternative implemented
If needed, selecting and implementing second option