Causes of Stress
What are 3 types of external signs of stress?
Shaking, sweating, heavy breathing, etc.
Double Jeopardy!!! True or False: Coping mechanisms are beneficial for reducing stress.
True
True or False: There can be benefits from stress.
True!
True or False: Stress can cause physical health effects.
True
What are 3 types of internal signs of stress?
Irritable, low mood, memory loss, feeling agitated, emotional, lonely, etc.
True or False: Playing video games, board games, and card games can be a way of relieving stress.
True
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! True or False: Stress could save your life.
True. The fight or flight response could save your life.
What are 2-3 ways stress can affect your behavior?
Anger outbursts, drug/alcohol abuse, over/undereating, etc.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! True or False: Your body knows the difference between physical and psychological threats.
False, your body can not differentiate between physical and psychological threats and responds as if your in danger (fight, flight, or freeze).
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! True or false: Stress can be caused by positive life events.
True! Positive life events can cause stress. Getting a new job, having a child, getting married, etc.
Which of the following is a way to reduce stress? A. Exercise B. Meditation C. Deep breathing D. All of the above
What is... all of the above (D)
What are three positive stressors? (There are more than three)
•Meeting or engaging in a challenge. •Coming in first place in a race. •Getting a promotion at your job. •Watching a suspenseful or scary movie. •Love, marriage, or childbirth. •Riding a roller coaster. •The holidays. •Engaging in exercise, especially weight training.
True or False: Stress can make you more focused.
True! The rise in cortisol and adrenaline levels in your body can cause you to be more focused.
What are 3 causes of life stress? (there are more than three)
•The death of a loved one •Divorce •Loss of a job •Increase in financial obligations •Getting married •Moving to a new home •Chronic illness or injury •Emotional problems (depression, anxiety, anger, grief, guilt, low self-esteem) •Taking care of an elderly or sick family member •Traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, theft, or violence against you or a loved one.
DOUBLE JEPARDY!!! True or False: Venting to someone for long periods of time about your stressors will reduce your stress levels.
False- Venting can lead you to focus more on the problem and become more stressed out. Venting for short periods of time can be cathartic, but long periods of venting will lead to a more negative mindset.
What is the flight-fight-or-freeze response?
Flight-fight-or-freeze is a survival response that empowers humans to react in one of the three ways (fleeing, fighting, or freezing) when presented with stress.
List 3 negative coping mechanisms for dealing with stress.(there are more than three)
•Criticizing yourself (negative self-talk) •Driving fast in a car •Chewing your fingernails •Becoming aggressive or violent (hitting someone, throwing or kicking something) •Eating too much or too little or drinking a lot of coffee •Smoking or chewing excessive amounts of tobacco •Drinking alcohol •Yelling at your spouse, children, or friends •Taking a recreational drug to calm yourself •Avoiding social contact
What is the leading source of stress in American adults?
A. Relationships and family
B. Money and work
C. Weather
D. Traffic
What is... Money and work
List 3 positive coping mechanisms that help reduce stress.(there are more than three)
•Listening to music •Playing with a pet •Laughing or crying •Going out with a friend (shopping, movie, dining) •Taking a bath or shower •Writing, painting, or other creative activity •Praying or going to church •Exercising or getting outdoors to enjoy nature •Discussing situations with a spouse or close friend •Gardening or making home repairs •Practicing deep breathing, meditation, or muscle relaxation
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! Name two of the changes the body goes through during fight-flight-or-freeze
-Heart rate increases -Blood Thickens -Senses Sharpen -Heavy Breathing -Adrenaline Kicks In
List 3 negative effects of stress. (there are more then three)
- Physical complaints (stomachaches, headaches, chest pains, nausea, and diarrhea, and a sensation of numbness or tingling in your hands, arms, and face.) -Problems getting along with family members, friends, and teachers. -Changes in behavior at home (short temper, unexplained anger, crying for no reason). -Regression -- behavior that is not age-appropriate. -Dysfunctional sleep patterns, including nightmares, too little sleep, difficulty falling asleep, or even oversleeping. -Communication difficulty or personality changes, such as becoming withdrawn or requiring much more attention than usual. -Impatience. -A fast heartbeat. -A headache. -A stiff neck and/or tight shoulders. -Back pain. -Fast breathing. -Sweating, and sweaty palms. -An upset stomach, nausea, or diarrhea.
Without knowing the _____________it is hard to manage stress. A. Proper exercises B. Source of stress C. Correct breathing techniques D. Psychology of stress
What is... Source of Stress (B)