Fight or Flight
I am approached by a ferocious dog and I run and climb up the nearest tree that I can find.
What is flight
IF I have a test in one of my classes this week and I am nervous about it.
What is Acute Stress
The first day at a new school,
What is anxious or sweaty
How can I cope with stress physically
What is walking, jogging, working out, sports, etc.
The person, situation, or anything that is stressing you.
What is a stressor
I am approached by a ferocious dog and I kick it in the mouth.
What is fight
My first time going on a Sea Doo, I am a little bit scared but it ends up being Fun.
What is Eustress
Someone else at my job just got the position that I applied for and I have been there longer than them
What is angry or mad
How can I cope with stress mentally
What is read, meditate, isolation, etc.
When the perceived threat is gone and body systems return to normal function.
What is the relaxation response
I have a big math test that I need to study for but instead I go to sleep and do not study at all.
What is flight
I tried out for the basketball team yesterday and I am waiting too find out if I made the team.
What is Acute Stress
I'm getting ready to read a speech in front of the entire school
What is nervous
If I have a test coming up this week that is stressing me out, what is one way that I could cope with that stress.
What is study for the test so that I will be prepared.
The Body's natural reaction to challenges or demands, it can be physical, mental, or emotional.
What is stress
What is the name of the response that happens after we fight or flight?
What is the Relaxation response
My job is so stressful that it gives me a headache everyday and makes my heart beat extra fast.
What is Chronic stress
Name 3 mental symptoms of stress
depressed, sadness, loss of memory, insomnia, loss of concentration, irritability, etc.
To Deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties,
What is to cope
This Hormone is released during stressful situations, increasing blood flow, breathing, and often makes us feel like we have super strength.
What is Adrenaline
Daily Double!! Name the two hormones that are released during the fight or flight response?
What is Adrenaline and Cortisol
Daily Double!! Give me an example of each of the different types of stress.
Chronic stress- School or job
Acute stress- Test at school, trying out for a sports team
Eustress- Rollercoaster, thrill rides, skydiving, etc.
Name 3 physical symptoms of stress
chest pains, difficulty breathing, headaches, blurry vision, dizziness, nausea, high blood pressure, etc.
Name three ways that you can cope with stress ( physically, mentally, emotionally)
What is exercise, take a walk, read a book, take a day off of work, meditate, yoga, etc.
This hormone is also known at the stress hormone, it is released during the fight or flight stage along with adrenaline.
What is Cortisol