Emotions & Managing Stress
What is the body’s automatic response to challenging situations called?
what is the fight or flight response
What is the term for a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, or sadness?
what is depression
What do we call the people who provide basic needs, support, and love?
what is a family
Nutrients that provide energy are called what?
what are carbohydrates
Exercise that increases heart rate and breathing is called:
what is an aerobic exercise
What is one simple way to calm down when you feel upset?
Deep breathing (box breathing), journaling, talking to someone, physical activity
A disorder where a person experiences extreme highs and lows is called:
what is bipolar disorder
Name one characteristic of a healthy relationship.
what is trust, communication, respect, honesty
What nutrient helps build and repair tissues?
what is protein
What is lifelong fitness?
The ability to stay active for a lifetime.
What is eustress?
Positive stress that motivates or helps performance.
What type of professional diagnoses and treats mental disorders?
what is a Psychologist or psychiatrist.
What is active listening?
Paying attention, avoiding interruptions, responding appropriately.
Which nutrient helps with insulation, brain function, and energy storage?
what is fats?
Move joints through a full range of motion.
what is flexibility
The ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others.
what is emotional intelligence?
What is self-harm often a sign of?
Underlying emotional distress or mental health challenges.
What is the term for influencing someone to do something harmful or risky?
what is peer pressure
What tool shows recommended daily amounts of food groups?
what is myplate
What does FITT stand for?
Frequency, Intensity, Time & Type
What is the difference between coping strategies and defense mechanisms?
Coping strategies are healthy, intentional ways to manage stress, while defense mechanisms are unconscious reactions that protect us from uncomfortable emotions but aren’t always healthy.
Name one warning sign of suicide.
Withdrawal, giving away belongings, talking about death, drastic mood changes, etc.
what is a compromise
an agreement of a dispute that is made with each side getting something.
What is the difference between nutrient-dense and calorie-dense foods?
Nutrient-dense: high nutrients, low calories. Calorie-dense: high calories, low nutrients.
Ability to use senses and body parts together smoothly.
what is coordination