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True or false: all stress is negative
False - we need stress in our lives in order to grow and improve ourselves
What are examples of negative stressors?
Death, loss of a job, eviction, lack of money, relationships ending
What are some examples of positive stressors?
Getting a new job, buying a house, starting college
True or false: exercise is a way to reduce stress
True!
What is hardiness?
a personality characteristic associated with a lower rate of stress-related illness
What is SNS?
sympathetic nervous system
What is PNS?
parasympathetic nervous system
True or false: sleep has nothing to do with stress
False! Sleep is necessary to reduce stress in our lives
How many hours of sleep do we need each night?
7-8 hours of sleep each night
What is leisure time?
Leisure time is free time when you can do what you choose, a time to take part in physical activity or sport
What happens in the body in a stressful situation? Hint: 3 steps
1. The SNS (sympathetic nervous system) reacts and sends our body's alert system into overdrive
2. The stressful situation occurs and is dealt with
3. The PNS (parasympathetic nervous system) takes over and allows the body to return to it natural state
What is recreation time?
Recreation time is time to relax, do something active and healthy an active aspect of leisure.
What long-term negative effects can stress have on the body?
Lowered immune system response, lack of sleep, headaches, indigestion
What is play time?
Fun, unstructured time
With the ABC time management approach, what does ABC stand for?
A - absolutely must get done
B - better get done
C - could get done
What is external locus of control?
Believing that everything in life comes from outside sources (out of your control)
What is internal locus of control?
the perception that you control your own fate
What are 3 types of stress?
1. hypostress
2. eustress
3. distress
What is self-efficacy?
the belief that one can master a situation and produce positive outcomes
What is conscientiousness?
the tendency to be thoughtful, organized, and goal-oriented
What is hypostress?
too little stress
What is eustress?
good stress
What is distress?
negative stress
What are characteristics of a type A personality?
more reactive, competition, hard riving, impatient, easily angered, easily stressed
What are characteristics of a type D personality?
depression, anxiety, withholding emotions