Unit 2 Chapter 4 Flashcards
burnout
a state of fatigue or frustration brought about by a devotion to a cause, a way of life, or a relationship that failed to produce the expected reward
goal
result or achievement toward which effort is directed
inner-directed people
people who decide for themselves what they want to do with their lives
long-range goals
achievements that may take three to five years to accomplish
outer-directed people
people who let events, other people, or environmental factors dictate their behavior
parasympathetic nervous system
part of the autonomic nervous system that returns the body to its normal state after stress has subsided
self-actualization
being all that you can be; developing your full potential and experiencing fulfillment
short-range goals
long-range goals are dissected and reassembled into smaller, more manageable time segments
stress
body’s response to change; can be manifested in a variety of ways, including changed in blood pressure, heart rate, and onset of headache
stressors
demands to change that causes stress
sympathetic nervous system
large part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for fight-or-flight