Conflicting Evidence
The definition of a conflict.
What is a choice between two alternatives?
The first phase of stress.
What is an alarm reaction?
Someone who is worn down working 5 straight weeks of 50+ hours is likely to experience this.
What is burnout?
Procrastinating before a test is an example of this defensive mechanism.
What is repression?
The last and most dangerous phase of stress.
What is exhaustion?
Choosing between two great Netflix shows to watch is an example of this type of conflict.
What is approach- approach?
Someone who is preparing for an important job interview or date may be experiencing this type of stress.
What is eustress?
This age group experiences the highest level of stress.
Who are 18-19 year olds?
The only constructive psychological defence mechanism.
What is sublimation?
This type of device can use biofeedback data to help a person manage stress.
What is an apple watch?
Deciding to play a basketball game that will be fun, but which brings a higher risk of contracting Covid-19, is an example of this type of conflict.
What is an approach-avoidance conflict?
Someone who is stuck in an abusive relationship may be experiencing this type of stress.
What is distress?
Sleeping too much is an example of this form of coping strategy when dealing with stress.
What is a regressive coping strategy?
Mr. Colautti blaming his students for failing a test when he knows his answer key has errors on it.
What is projection?
This type of person is more commonly competitive and stressed out.
What is a type A personality?
Deciding to write your very challenging math test on Monday or Tuesday is an example of this type of conflict.
What is an avoidance-avoidance conflict?
What is the definition of stress?
A physical strain that results from demands or changes in the environment.
Knitting loved ones beautiful mittens whenever one feels overwhelmed is an example of this form of coping strategy.
What is a transformational coping strategy?
Someone who expresses how much they hate a school subject, but actually finds it interesting and very challenging, is demonstrating this psychological defence mechanism.
What is reaction formation?
An animal's reaction to a stressful situation is summed up by these two words.
What are fight or flight?
Deciding between drinking a Dr. Pepper, which is cheap but unhealthy, or a fruit smoothie, which is expensive but healthy, is an example of this type of conflict.
What is a double approach-avoidance conflict?
The primary difference between how humans deal with stress compared to other animals.
What is humans experience longer term stress from psychological stressors?
Bobby and Johnny both have an exam tomorrow. Bobby has tried to study, but a fight between his parents has prevented him from studying. Johnny chose to go see Spiderman instead of studying. Bobby is experiencing a much higher level of stress most likely because of this reason.
What is no sense of control?
Research has shown some abuse victims speak in a very monotone and detached manner about this abuse, which is an example of this defensive mechanism.
What is intellectualization?
Research has shown that stress, like smoking, can have a profound and deadly impact on this organ.
What is the heart?