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Stress Unit Flashcards

1
Q

What is the definition of stress?

A

The reaction of the body and the mind to everyday challenges and demands

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2
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What is the definition of a stressor?

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Anything that causes stress.

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3
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What are the two chemicals involved with the stress response?

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  1. Adrenaline

2. Cortisol

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4
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List 5 symptoms of stress

A

Any of these:

  • Weight gain
  • Sweating
  • Muscles tense
  • Blood pressure rises
  • Breathing increases
  • Blood clots to prevent bleed out
  • Digestions slow
  • Immune system shuts down (White blood cells decrease)
  • Blood sugar rises
  • Anti-aging growth hormones decrease
  • Sex drive decreases
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5
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Define Perception.

A

Your outlook on life.

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6
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How does a high perception affect a person’s stress level?

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It will lower the stress levels.

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How does a low perception affect a person’s stress level?

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It will raise the stress levels.

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8
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Define Psychosomatic Response.

A

Physical reaction or illness that results from stress

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9
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What term is described as a deep state of rest that is the polar opposite of the stress response?

A

Relaxation response

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10
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What is the first stage of the stress response?

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Alarm; or the fight or flight stage

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11
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What is the second stage of the stress response?

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Resistance; body adapts or reacts to the stressor

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12
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What is the third stage of the stress response?

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Exhaustion; Exposure to the prolonged feelings of stress

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13
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How many breaths per minute should you take during Deep Breathing?

A

14-18

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14
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What does the term PMR stand for?

A

Progressive muscle relaxation

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15
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What are two steps taken during PMR?

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  1. tense muscles for 5-10 seconds

2. release muscles for 10-15 seconds, then repeat

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16
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To reduce and prevent stress you should exercise ____ days a week for ____ minutes.

A

3//20

17
Q

Definition: A series of moving and stationary poses combined with deep breathing.

A

Yoga

18
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Definition:

A

Tai Chi

19
Q

Definition:

A

Massage therapy

20
Q

Definition: Imagining and creating a scene in your mind to let go of all your tension and anxiety

A

Visualization

21
Q

Definition: Slow deep breaths

A

Deep breathing

22
Q

Definition: not analyzing or overthinking; clearing the mind.

A

Meditation

23
Q

Define cope

A

Ways we deal with major or minor stress

24
Q

What are 7 negative coping mechanisms?

A
  1. Denial
  2. Repression
  3. rationalization
  4. self-harm
  5. emotionality
  6. Avoidence
  7. Altruism
25
Q

Yoga, Tai Chi, Exercise, and Deep breathing are all _____ ways to cope.

A

Positive

26
Q

What are 4 addictions linked to stress?

A
  1. Overeating
  2. Alchohol
  3. Smoking
  4. Drug Abuse
27
Q

What is Anxiety?

A

The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen.

28
Q

List 3 symptoms of anxiety

A
  1. Restlessness
  2. overwhelmed
  3. nervousness
29
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what are the 3 types of anxiety?

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  1. Panic
  2. social
  3. generalized
30
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Define panic anxiety

A

Feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning

31
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Define social anxiety

A

overwhelming worry and self-consciousness about everyday situations

32
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Define Generalized anxiety

A

Excessive worry and tension, even if there is little to nothing to provoke the anxiety

33
Q

Which of the following is not a symptom of stress?

a. heart rate increases
b. lack of exercise
c. tense muscles
d. breathing

A

b. lack of exercise

34
Q

Which of the following is a NEGATIVE coping mechanism?

a. PMR
b. Avoidance
c. Acupuncture
d. Avoidence

A

d. avoidance

35
Q

True or False: Deep breathing requires 20-30 breaths per minute

A

False

36
Q

True or False: Repression is a negative coping mechanism term discussed in class

A

True

37
Q

True or False: PMR has two steps. Step one, tense muscles. Step two, take a deep breath.

A

False

38
Q

True or False: If you have a negative perception on life. your stress level will be lower

A

False

39
Q

True or False: Exercise is good for relieving stress if you do it at least 3 days a week for a minimum of 20 minutes

A

True

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