Vocab
Chronic Stressors
Sources of stress that occur continuously or repeatedly
What is a way of coping with stress?
Repressive, Rational, or refraining
Does coping with stress get rid of all your stress?
False
How does stress affect your brain?
More myelin in your brain, fewer neurons, stem cells don't split properly
List three common symptoms of stress?
Headaches, low energy, insomnia
Fight or Flight Response
Emotional and physiological reaction to an emergency that increases readiness for action
Which coping method is characterized by avoiding feelings, thoughts, or situations that are reminders for stressors
Repressive coping
Stress is the same for everyone
False
What is the number one cause of stress?
Money
Could sweating excessively while not working out be a sign of stress?
Yes
Burnout
A state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion
Which coping method involves facing the stressor and working to overcome it?
Rational Coping
Stress affects aging
True
Which social class is most likely to have the most stress?
Lower class
Can being sick be a sign of stress?
Yes