Understanding and Controlling Stress - JROTC edition

Keywords

100

This key word is defined as your body’s response to change

What is "Stress"

200

This term refers to negative stress that can have unhealthy effects

What is "Distress"

300

This is the term for anything that causes you stress

What is a Stressor 

400

These are chemicals released by the brain that trigger a natural relaxation response

What is "Endorphins"

500

This is a physical reaction, such as a sleep or skin disorder, that results from stress rather than injury

What is " Psychosomatic response"

The Stress Response

100

This is the first stage of the stress response, where your body and mind go on high alert

What is the "Alarm Phase"

200

In this stage, the body adapts to the rush of alarm and may briefly perform at a higher level of endurance

What is "Resistance stage"

300

 During this third stage, an exhausted feeling takes over, lowering your level of activity

What is the "Fatigue Stage"

400

This involuntary response prepares your body and mind to respond to a tense situation or danger

What is the "fight flight or freeze response"

500

Name the 3 stages of stress *in order and briefly explain what happens during those stages. 

1. Alarm Stage: This is the initial "high alert" phase where the body prepares for a fight, flight, or freeze response. During this stage, your heart and breathing rates increase, pupils dilate, and blood flow is redirected to the muscles of your arms and legs to prepare for immediate action.
2. Resistance Stage: If the stressor continues, your body enters the resistance stage, where it adapts to the initial rush of alarm and actively reacts to the situation. In this phase, your body may briefly perform at a higher level of endurance or speed to handle the perceived threat.
3. Fatigue Stage: In the third stage, an exhausted feeling takes over the mind and body, significantly lowering your level of activity. During fatigue, your ability to manage additional stressors is very low, and you may experience physical soreness, psychological overwork, or weakened defenses against disease.

Once the body decides a situation is no longer a cause for alarm, it initiates a relaxation response to release tension and return to a normal state

Physical & Behavioral Impacts

100

This is the most common physical symptom caused by stress-related muscle contractions in the head and neck

What is "headaches"

200

This specific hormone is released in excessive amounts by people who are under constant stress

What is "cortisol" 

300

 Prolonged exposure to stress can reduce the body's ability to fight disease by weakening this system

What is the "Immune system"

400

These common reactions to stress involve shifts from happy feelings to depression-like symptom

What is "Mood Swings"

500

Stress can increase a person's vulnerability to using these harmful substances as an escape

What is "tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs"

Coping Strategies

100

This relaxation technique involves inhaling through the nose and exhaling slowly through the mouth

What is "deep breathing"

200

To manage stress, you should learn to be this—confidently stating your position without being aggressive

What is be "Assertive"

300

This type of activity helps relieve stress by releasing endorphins and improving your ability to focus

What is "Physical Activity"

400

Doing something you enjoy regularly, which provides a creative outlet and refreshes the mind, is called this

What is a "Hobby"

500

Breaking a large problem into smaller pieces and applying this 7-step JROTC process can help increase your confidence

What is "decision-making/problem-solving process"

True or False

100

All stress is bad for you

False 

200

Daily hassles stressors include things like lack of time, social pressures, and family responsibilities

True

300

Counselors are trained school professionals can offer advice and referrals to teen support groups 

True 

400

Endorphins is the name for the body’s action to release tension and increase a sense of well-being 

False, relaxation response 

500

Finding a hobby involves finding a quiet place, sitting with a straight back, and emptying your mind for 10 minutes

False, it's Meditation