Causes of Stress
response of the body and mind to challenges
stress
moving from Indiana to Alaska would be an example of a ___________________
major life change
What are the 3 stages of stress?
Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion
Withdrawing from your peers would be an example of which type of warning sign?
behavioral change
This is the tendency to focus on the positive side of things.
Optimism
positive stress is called____________
eustress
The tornadoes that went through Michigan 2 weeks ago would be considered a ______________
catastrophe
During the alarm stage, this is released into our blood.
Adrenaline
Being critical of yourself and/or others would be which type of change?
Thinking change
Having the ability to bounce back from stress or setbacks is called ________________.
Resilience
events or situations that cause stress are called ______________
stressors
Arguments with classmates would be a/an _________________
Everyday Problem
During the resistance stage, we learn to _______________ to the stressor.
adapt
Having headaches or an upset stomach would be which type of change?
Physical change
This is the tendency to focus on the negative side of things.
Pessimism
negative stress is called___________
distress
Living in and unsafe area would be a/am ____________________
Environmental Problem
If we reach the exhaustion stage of stress, we probably have dealt with the stressor for how long?
Weeks, months, or years
Becoming irritable or impatient would be which type of change?
Emotional change
Practicing an event without actually performing it is called _______________.
Mental rehearsal
name the 4 categories of stressors
major life changes
catastrophes
everyday problems
environmental problems
How can stress be helpful?
answers vary
What are the 4 major warning signs of stress?
behavioral changes
physical changes
emotional changes
thinking changes
True or false..........Stress can reduce the chances of illness/disease.
FALSE
Tensing muscles for a short period of time, then relaxing them is called _____________.
(Hint: We did this on Friday)
Progressive relaxation