Stress Notes Quiz Flashcards
What are the three stages of the body’s response to stress?
- Alarm Stage 2. Resistance Stage 3. Exhaustion Stage
What is the normal, balanced state of the mind and body called before a stressor occurs?
Homeostasis
What hormone is released during the Alarm Stage of stress response?
Adrenaline
What physiological changes occur during the Alarm Stage?
- Heart beats faster * Breathing quickens * Muscles tighten * Pupils may dilate
What response does the body initiate during the Alarm Stage?
Fight-or-flight response
What happens during the Resistance Stage if the stress is not managed?
- Body functions at an increased level * Stored sugars and fats are released
What symptoms may occur during the Resistance Stage due to energy expenditure?
- Tiredness * Irritability * Decreased ability to handle stress * Possible cold or flu
What characterizes the Exhaustion Stage of stress response?
The need for energy resources exceeds the body’s ability to produce them
List three physical signs of stress.
- Headache * Upset stomach * Grinding teeth
List three emotional signs of stress.
- Irritability * Inability to concentrate * Nervousness
List three behavioral signs of stress.
- Loss of appetite * Sleep problems * Restlessness
How does the body define stress?
The body and mind’s reaction to change
What are stressors?
The causes/sources of stress
What is eustress?
Positive stress that motivates and promotes accomplishment
What is distress?
Negative stress that can result in injury or illness
What percentage of life is made up of how we react to what happens to us?
90%
List five healthy suggestions for preventing/relieving stress.
- Breathing exercises * Journaling * Spend time outside * Talking to others about your stress * Exercise
What is one way to change the situation in stress management?
Avoid the stressor or alter the stress
What does it mean to change your reaction in stress management?
Accept the stressor or adapt to the stressor
