Stress and Recreation Flashcards
What is stress?
Stress is our emotional and physiological response to any perceived threat, whether real or imagined.
List three sources of stress related to school.
1) Poor academics
2) Tests and exams
3) Teachers and administration
What are some sources of stress related to parents?
1) Natural separation from parents
2) Divorce
3) Expectations
4) Financial issues
Name two sources of stress from friendships.
1) Relationships
2) Gossip and drama
What are four types of stressors?
1) Biological Stressors
2) Environmental Stressors
3) Cognitive Stressors
4) Life Situation Stressors
What physiological changes occur in response to stress?
1) Increased heart rate
2) Elevated blood pressure
3) Dilated blood vessels
4) Increased metabolism
Fill in the blank: The events that provoke stress are called _______.
Stressors
What is the ‘fight or flight’ response?
A physiological reaction that prepares the body to either defend against or flee from a threat.
What happens during the exhaustion stage of stress?
Energy levels deplete, lowering the ability to manage other stressors.
What is the difference between good stress and bad stress?
1) Eustress: Helpful stress that improves performance
2) Distress: Harmful stress that interferes with functioning
What are some signs of stress overload?
1) Anxiety or panic attacks
2) Irritability
3) Physical symptoms like headaches
4) Problems sleeping
What strategies can help manage stress?
1) Communicate
2) Exercise
3) Anticipate and prepare
4) Learn to relax
Fill in the blank: The body’s natural antidote to stress is called the _______.
Relaxation response
List three coping strategies for dealing with stress.
1) Get a good night’s sleep
2) Treat your body well
3) Solve everyday problems
What are biological stressors?
1) Illness
2) Disability
3) Injury
Biological stressors refer to physical conditions that can cause stress.
List examples of environmental stressors.
1) Poverty
2) Pollution
3) Crowding
4) Noise
5) Natural disasters
6) Pandemics
Environmental stressors are external factors that can affect an individual’s well-being.
What are cognitive stressors?
Perception of a situation or how it affects you and the world around you
Cognitive stressors are related to how one interprets and reacts to their environment and experiences.
What are personal behaviour stressors?
1) Negative reactions caused by tobacco
2) Alcohol
3) Drugs
4) Lack of physical activity
Personal behaviour stressors stem from individual lifestyle choices and habits.
Give examples of life situation stressors.
1) Death
2) Divorce of parents
3) Trouble in relationships with peers
Life situation stressors are significant life events that can lead to stress.
What is the first stage of stress response?
Alarm
What is the second stage of stress response?
Resistance
What is the third stage of stress response?
Exhaustion
