Stress and Health Flashcards
1
Q
Stress
A
A person’s reaction to his or her inability to cope with a certain tense event or situation.
2
Q
Stressor
A
A stress-producing event or situation.
3
Q
Stress reaction
A
The body’s response to a stressor.
4
Q
Distress
A
Stress that stems from acute anxiety or pressure.
5
Q
Eustress
A
Positive stress, which results from motivating strivings and challenges.
6
Q
Conflict situation
A
When a person must choose between two or more options that tend to result from opposing motives.
