Stress management

Question 1

Pysical stressors

Answer 1

Illness

Weight and appearance

Lifestyle choices such as insufficient sleep or exercise

Drug or alcohol abuse

Incorrect nutrition

Question 2

Social stressors

Answer 2

• Bullying
• Conflict
• Societal and family demands • Peer pressure
• Life crises

Question 3

Emotional stressors

Answer 3

• Perfectionism
• Family financial challenges
• Career uncertainty
• Divorce of parents

Question 4

Environmental stressors

Answer 4

• Academic pressures

• Excessive noise
• Poverty
• Crime

Question 5

Physical response to stress

Answer 5

release of the stress hormones, adrenalin and cortisol, from the body’s adrenal system.

increased heart rate, raised blood pressure, a poor immune system and the inability to differentiate between physical and psychological stress

Question 6

Cortisol

Answer 6

hypothalamus actvated;pituatary stimulated;ACTH released; stimulates adrenal glands to produce cortisol

helps maintain blood sugar levels

high levels impede focus

Question 7

physical signs of stress

emotional

Answer 7

heart rate

aging

diabetes

Question 8

What is positive stress called

Answer 8

eustress