Stress Management Flashcards
1
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Stress
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- The trigger that can cause increased arousal or anxiety
Linked to negative feelings
A psychological state produced by percieved physiological and psychological forces acting our sense of well-being
2
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Causes of stress
5
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- Competition
- Conflict
- Frustration
- Climate
- Challenging Situations
3
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Physical responses to stress
6
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- Release of hormones (adrenaline)
- Fight/flight
- i^ HR & blood pressure
- Extra energy
- Stress hormones released for long periods of time can cause health problems (heart attack/stroke/CHD)
- Can affect performance
4
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Stressors
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Environmental changes that can induce a stress response
5
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Stress Response
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Physiological changes that occur as a result of stress
6
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Stress experience
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The way we percieve the situation
7
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Cognitive Stress Management Techniques
Potatos Never Reach Me In Gay Months
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- Positive thinking/self-talk
- Negative thought stopping
- Rational thinking
- Mental rehearsal
- Imagery (internal/external)
- Goal setting
- Mindfulness
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Somatic Stress Management Techniques (4)
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- Breathing Control
- Centring Technique
- Progressive Muscular Relaxation
- Biofeedback
