STRESS & STRESSORS
What is stress?
The mind and body's response to demands, challenges, or changes.
What is a coping skill?
A strategy used to handle stress, difficult emotions, or challenging situations.
What is self-esteem?
How a person values and feels about himself or herself
Name four emotions a person might feel in a stressful situation.
Any four: sadness, anger, fear, guilt, embarrassment, disappointment, frustration, loneliness, or another reasonable emotion.
In the model, what is a consequence?
What may happen because of the choice or response a person makes.
What is a stressor?
Anything that causes stress.
Name four healthy coping skills.
Any four: talk to a trusted person, sleep, physical activity, short break, deep breathing, music, make a plan, organize tasks, or ask for help.
How is healthy confidence different from unhealthy superiority?
Confidence values your ability without putting others down. Superiority means believing you are better than others.
What does empathy mean?
Trying to understand how another person feels.
A student has assignments, practice, chores, and a test tomorrow. Give two healthy actions.
Any two: list responsibilities, prioritize, remove distractions, use time wisely, ask for help, or complete one task at a time.
Name three physical signs of stress.
Any three: headaches, tense muscles, tiredness, appetite changes, upset stomach, fast heartbeat, or trouble sleeping.
Name three unhealthy coping responses.
Any three: take anger out on someone, avoid every problem, stay up all night, argue, make impulsive choices, use alcohol/drugs, or post something hurtful.
Name three things that can influence self-esteem.
Any three: experiences, relationships, successes, mistakes, feedback, goals, social media, or self-talk.
Why can pausing before reacting change the outcome?
It lets emotions settle, gives time to consider consequences, and reduces impulsive reactions.
Someone posts an embarrassing comment about a student online. Give a healthy response and one possible consequence.
Response: pause, do not reply while angry, save evidence if needed, speak respectfully, or involve a trusted adult if needed. Consequence: less conflict, better communication, or safer handling of the situation.
Name three mental or emotional signs of stress.
Any three: irritability, worry, racing thoughts, frustration, sadness, or trouble concentrating.
What is the difference between a healthy short break and avoiding a problem?
A healthy break is temporary and you return to the problem. Avoidance means refusing to deal with it.
What is self-talk?
The internal conversation a person has with himself or herself.
How is assertive communication different from aggressive communication?
Assertive communication is respectful and clear. Aggressive communication may use yelling, insults, threats, or control.
What are the first four steps of the decision-making process?
1. Identify the problem/stressor. 2. Identify how you feel. 3. List possible choices. 4. Think about likely consequences.
Why is recognizing stress early helpful?
It gives a person time to choose a healthy response before the stress becomes overwhelming.
Why can unhealthy coping create another problem?
It can lead to conflict, lost sleep, discipline, health risks, or another unresolved problem.
Rewrite: "I failed this test, so I am stupid" using realistic positive self-talk.
"I did poorly on this test, but I can learn what I missed and improve next time."
What is a healthy choice before posting or replying online when angry or embarrassed?
Wait until you are calm before posting or replying.
What are the four parts of the packet's model?
Stressor -> Emotion -> Choice -> Consequence.