Stress and Coping power point

Question 1

Homeostasis​ is

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the body’s regulation of systems to maintain a steady state

Question 2

Fight-or-flight response​

Answer 2

Physiologic response to stress by activation of the autonomic nervous system​

Question 3

Positive stressors are called

Answer 3

eustress

Question 4

positive stress cause

Answer 4

Adaptation and learning ​

Question 5

Negative stressors are called

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distress

Question 6

Negative stressors cause

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Depletion of energy and exhaustion​

Question 7

Examples of Eustress​

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Birth of child​

Marriage​

Buying a home​

Retirement​

Starting a new job ​

Holiday season​

Vacation​

Promotion at work​

Graduation from school​

Question 8

Examples of Distress​

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Death of a loved one​

Financial burdens​

Divorce​

Legal problems​

High demands at work or school​

Abuse or neglect​

Conflict in relationships​

Hospitalization (self/others)​

Injury or illness (self/other)​

Question 9

What is Stress?​

Answer 9

The body’s response to any demand or change.​

Question 10

Causes of Stress​

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Work, relationships, finances, health problems, major life changes.​

Question 11

Effects of Stress​

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Anxiety, irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, headaches, stomachaches.​

Question 12

Managing Stress​

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Get enough sleep, eat healthy, exercise, practice relaxation techniques, connect with others.​

Question 13

Developing Resilience​ from stress

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Having positive outlook, strong social support, sense of meaning and purpose in life.​

Question 14

3 stages of stress response:

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alarm reaction

resistance

exhaustion

Question 15

alarm reaction is

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the initial fight or flight response

Question 16

resistance stage is when

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the body remains phyiologically aroused but adaptes to stressors

elevated hormones levels

Question 17

exhaustion stage is

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er prolonged exposure to stress, the body’s adaptive resources become depleted. This can lead to physical and mental fatigue, illness, and breakdown.​

Question 18

Effects of Stress on the Body​

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cortisol spike

high BP

stomach ulcers

muscle tension

headaches

Question 19

Tips for Coping with Stress​

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Exercise regularly​

Spend time outdoors​

Get enough sleep​

Maintain healthy social connections​

Practice relaxation techniques​

Question 20

Relaxation Techniques​ include

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deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and visualization can help reduce stress and anxiety