Stress Body System Reactions
The outcome that stress has on the eyes
Pupil dilation
Primary stress hormone.
What type of stressor are caffeine and nicotine
Biogenic Stressor
What type of coping would be minimizing a stressful event by making statements such as "it's not that bad"
Cognitive coping
The outcome stress has on serum glucose levels
increased serum glucose levels
Primary catecholamine related to stress
Epinephrine
What type of stressor would divorce be
Psychosocial stressor
What type of coping is performing activities such as physical activity to avoid thinking about the stressor
Behavioral coping
The outcome stress has on sodium and water.
Increased sodium levels and water retention.
Two primary stress mediators.
Glucocorticoids and catecholamines.
What type of stressor would the emotions experienced after being diagnosed with a severe illness be considered
Psychological stressor
What type of coping would be hoping for a miracle
Affective coping
The outcome that stress has on the respiratory system
Increased rate & depth, dilation of the bronchioles.
What response are stress hormones associated with?
Fight or Flight Response
Daily hassles
Type of coping that consists of aggressive efforts to alter a situation
Confrontive coping
The outcomes stress stress has on the GI system.
Decreased peristalsis and increased flatus.
Why is epinephrine released in response to stress
To increase heart rate and blood pressure to help with oxygen delivery to the cells.
Floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes are considered what type of stressor
Environmental stressors
Acceptance of what is
Self actualization