Stress Vocabulary Flashcards
Alarm stage
The first stage of the general adaption syndrome, like a fight.
Adrenaline
A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that causes heartbeat, breathing rate.
Biofeedback
A method of stress management in which you learn to control some physical functions by recognizing your body’s signals.
Creative visualization
A way of using your imagination to cope with the stressors in your life.
Distress
Stress that produces negative effects.
Eu stress
Stress that produces positive effects.
Exhaustion stage
The third stage of the general adaption syndrome.
Fight or flight response
The body’s reaction to stress in which it becomes physically ready to fight the danger.
General adaption syndrome
The process of adapting to stress that occurs in three stages.
Homeostasis
A normal steady balanced state
Resistance stage
The second stage of the general adaption adaption syndrome.
Stress
A reaction of the body and mind to threatening or challenging events in ones life.
Stressor
Something that causes stress
Type A personality
People who tends to be competitive and driven to succeed.
Type B personality
People who tends to be clam and no competitive.
