Stress and Stressors
What is a short- term effect of stress?
Elevated HR, Dilated pupils, Lack of appetite.
Besides stress, what other factors contribute to someone's health, good or bad?
Family medical history, exercise, normally eat, tobacco, alcohol.
Describe what time management is?
8-9 hours of sleep, making a list, scheduling tasks on a calendar.
Are low levels of stress good, why are why not?
Good (eustress) improve performance by making a person more alert and focused.
Why is having haw pain and a headache caused by stress?
We know that stress causes headaches
What is an ineffective coping strategy?
May alleviate stress temporarily.
What can chronic stress lead to?
Long term health problems, heat attack, ulcers, etc.
Can stress causes a physical illness?
No, but it can contribute to the development of one.
Why should you make lists and prioritize your time?
B/c it alleviates stress, helps you do whats most important first.
What is general adaptation syndrome?
Describes how organisms respond to stress over time
The alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome is most like?
Fight of flight response
What are physical responses to relaxation?
Breathe more deeply, Digestive system returns to normal, blood pressure and heart rate decrease.
List some Psychological and Neurological effects of extreme or continuous stress?
Depression, PTSD. Burnout, Tension Headache.
B/c stress can cause alertness, which causes you to stay awake.
Avoiding procrastination.