Stress
A term that we often use to describe a variety of different unpleasant feelings
What is stress
Small annoyances which are part of our lives, such as losing your keys, annoying coworkers, or losing your car keys.
What are daily hassles
Disorders that are increased by stress
What are psychophysiological disorders
Behavior that is used to help deal with our problems related to stress
What is coping
The state of mind that consists of positive emotions, joy and contentment
What is happiness
An appraisal that involves judging potential harm or threats to your well-being
What is primary appraisal
These stressors are generally caused secondary to sexual assaults', natural disasters, and physical attacks
What are traumatic events
Found in 1981, this studies how psychological factors have an impact on the immune system
What is psychoneuroimmunology
Personal beliefs that have major health and happiness implications that can influence outcomes
What is perceived control
The study that identifies and promotes qualities of fulfillment. Also known as the science of happiness
What is positive psychology
An appraisal that involves options that are available to help cope with a stressor
What is secondary appraisal
These stressors are generally caused secondary to divorce, moving, or death of a family member
What are life changes
A cardiovascular disorder which causes 1 in 3 deaths in the United States
What is heart disease
Support from friends and family that can include encouragement, comfort, advice, etc.
What is social support
Referring to happiness, alertness, joy, excitement, enthusiasm, etc.
What is positive affect
Derived from the Greek word Eu, this form of stress if associated with positive feelings, performance and health
What is Eustress
These stressors are generally caused secondary to on the job stress
What are occupation-related stressors
Found by cardiologists Meyer Friedman Ray Rosenman, this is a type of behavior where you are either relaxed and laid back, or always in a rush
What is type A and type B behavior
A stress reduction method created by Herbert Benson in the 1970's that combines relaxation with transcendental meditation
What is relaxation response technique
To look at the bright side of things, which also has positive health outcomes
What is optimism
Derived from the Latin word Dis, this form of stress is considered bad, debilitating or excessive
What is distress
Developed in the 1960's by psychiatrists Richard Rahe and Thomas Holmes to examine life stressors vs physical illness
What is the Readjustment Rating Scale
A condition caused by inflammation of the air ways. This can be exacerbated by anxiety
What is asthma
A technique to overcome stress, created by Gary Schwartz in the 1970's, which uses electronic equipment to measure neuromuscular autonomic activity
What is biofeedback
An experience that is so engaging that it makes you want to do it
What is flow