Sleep
This manufactures melatonin
What is the pineal gland
This is related to the recurrent episodes of upper airway collapse and obstruction while sleeping combined with waking from sleep.
What is obstructive sleep apnea
This is generally associated with injury or illness; the body’s reaction is immediate and necessary for survival.
What is a physiological (physical) stressor
This is the most common and frequent type of stress.
What is acute stress
This mechanism justifies or explains undesirable behaviors to avoid emotional discomfort or save face
What is rationalization
What is Stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, and REM
This is a condition in which there is an absence of inspiratory airflow for a minimum of 10 seconds.
What is apnea
This is associated with an event, situation, comment, condition, or interaction that is interpreted as negative or threatening.
What is a psychological (emotional) stressor
This occurs when someone experiences frequent bouts of acute stress.
What is episodic acute stress
This mechanism conceals unpleasant or painful thoughts, memories, or beliefs in hopes of forgetting about them entirely
What is Repression
This process controls the sleep-wake cycle
What is the circadian rhythm
This is a chronic sleep condition characterized by sudden sleepiness and sudden periods of sleep.
What is narcolepsy
This is your body’s physiological reaction to danger. It triggers physical and psychological changes that prepare your body to deal with the threat.
What is fight or flight
This form of stress directly impacts the body
What is physical stress
This mechanism categorizes life experiences into segments to avoid facing the anxieties while in that mindset
What is Compartmentalization
This is affected by factors such as environment and stress.
What is sleep-wake homeostasis
This is a disorder of excessive daytime fatigue without improvement after more sleep.
What is hypersomnia
This system is responsible for the sudden release of hormones
What is the sympathetic nervous system
This is a disabling condition that occurs when stress levels are heightened, constant, and prolonged.
What is chronic stress
This mechanism attributes negative or uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, or motives onto someone else
What is Projection
This is known as the dreaming stage
What is REM
This condition is also called Willis-Ekbom disease, is an uncontrollable urge to move the legs during sleep.
What is restless leg syndrome (RLS)
What is the three-stage response to stress that includes alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.
What is general adaptation syndrome (GAS)
This form of stress arises from relationships.
What is psychosocial stress
This mechanism involves movement back to a more comfortable developmental time in life
What is Regression