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Give an example of a double approach conflict situation
Any answer that has two situations with both pros and cons
What are the 3 stages of the General Adaptation, in order?
Jane uses a device that monitors her heart rate. As she practices deep breathing and relaxation techniques, the device shows her heart rate slowing down in real time. Over time, she learns to control her body’s stress response even without the device. What method of coping is this?
Biofeedback
This is a daily stressor, which by itself, is easy to cope with. But, when they add up over time, they can cause a more severe reaction.
What is Hassle
How do drugs affect our ability to use cognitive appraisal, in the presence of a stressor?
They temporarily distract us from the stress, until the effects of the drugs wear off
I am experiencing __________ when I encounter a challenge that causes stress that I feel I am capable of overcoming
What is Eustress?
Which is the first characteristic of Resistance?
Finding a way to cope
What is intellectualization?
A defensive strategy in which a person watches the situation from an emotionally detached standpoint.
Studies say using __________ helps us calm the nervous system and deal with stressful situations better (Hint: From the Limitless episode)
Positive Self Talk
What coping strategy involves actively altering a situation by changing your environment, taking control of your response, and focusing on what you can control
Controlling Stressful Situations
I got my dream job that requires moving to a new city. I am excited for the new opportunity but will miss my family. What type of conflict situation is this?
What is Approach-Avoidance
Name the result of not effectively coping with a stressor (over a long period of time)? Clue: Think 3 Stages of Gen. Adaptation
Become exhausted, have a mental/physical disorder
Brian attends a support group to help him deal with stress brought on by his addiction to alcohol. This is an example of what active coping style?
What is Social Support
What happens the more we encounter a similar stressor?
We get better at dealing/coping with it
Or
It impacts us less and less
What are the three different types of responses/reactions to stress we can have?
What is Physical, Psychological, & Behavioral
I have had a lot building up throughout the day, and I overreacted towards someone who accidently bumped into me in the hallway. I am experiencing...
What is Emotional or Decision Fatigue
I was hospitalized after being jumped by a gang of clowns, and now I never attend any circus
Life Change; Behavior
What are the two main types of coping styles?
Clue: one of them is related to ignoring the stressor in hopes it goes away
What is active coping or passive coping
This can have positive or negative impacts on your stress; it's an effective way to control our exposure to stressful events.
What is Escape or Withdrawal
Name 3 of the different Coping Skills I have shared with you/ showed you.
Exercise, nature, drawing, Talking to trusted people, journaling, meditation...etc.
This is the human ability to analyze a stressful situation and determine the level of stress it brings you.
What is cognitive appraisal
What is the 4th step of the alarm stage
Your eyes dilate
(It is fight or flight, heart rate quickens, muscles tense, eyes dilate, hormones secreted)
Ethan spends time with his friends and prioritizes that connection and could go to his friends during stressful times. What coping skill is this?
Improving Interpersonal Skills
Taking time to write about, or talk, or explain a stressor until reaching a deeper understanding of it. What Active Coping Strategy is this referencing?
Explanatory Style
What is a stressor?
The aspect/thing that causes stress