stress psyc

Question 1

stressors

Answer 1

event or situation (cant always control)

Question 2

stress reaction

Answer 2

how we respond

Question 3

eustress

Answer 3

good stress (Challenge and motivation)

Question 4

distress

Answer 4

Bad stress (threat and fear)

Question 5

conflict situations

Answer 5

choosing between two or more options

Question 6

approach-approach conflict

Answer 6

two or more good options
Resolve= easy
Stress= low
example= which soda to drink, colleges to go to, where to eat

Question 7

avoidance-avoidance conflict

Answer 7

two or more bad options
resolve= hard
stress= high
example= choosing classes, choosing a job as a high schooler

Question 8

approach-avoidance conflict

Answer 8

one situation with good and bad
Resolve= medium (depends on importance)
Stress= medium (depends on importance
Example= dating, breaking up

Question 9

double approach-avoidance conflict

Answer 9

two situations with good and bad
fix= 1. discount, 2. third option, 3. impulse
resolve= medium
Stress= medium
Example= vacation planning, choosing who to date, college pros/cons

Question 10

general adaptation syndrome

Answer 10

body responds to stress in three stages

Question 11

three stages of the body’s stress reaction

Answer 11

Alarm
resistance
exhaustion

Question 12

Alarm

Answer 12

Body defends itself (sympathetic and parasympathetic)

Question 13

Resistance

Answer 13

Body releases chemicals (neurotransmitters/hormones)

Question 14

exhaustion

Answer 14

body runs out of resources

Question 15

daily stress

Answer 15

little constant hassles

Question 16

burnout

Answer 16

physical, mental and emotion exhaustion

Question 17

significant changes

Answer 17

big life events

Question 18

catastrophes

Answer 18

unpredictable, life threatening events

Question 19

Wellness

Answer 19

result of healthy lifestyle and attitudes

Question 20

exercise: physical and mental/ emotional benefits

Answer 20

increased fitness, decreases depression, greater self confidence, greater self discipline, mood boosting chemicals, enhances cognitive ability

Question 21

positive psychology

Answer 21

study optimal human functioning

Question 22

flow

Answer 22

state of optimal experience: involves challenge, requires skills, has goals and provides feedback

Question 23

happiness

Answer 23

happy people… help others more, make devisions easier, see the world as safer, participate in more rewarding activities, have a higher sense of control, and higher levels of hope

Question 24

optimism: believe bad events…

Answer 24

are temporary, not your fault, wont have bigger effects