I Can't Stress This Enough
True or False: Increased stress leads to heightened risk of developing mental illness.
TRUE
A major contributor of stress is the desire to be __ _______. (two words)
in control
Which locus of control generally appears to lower anxiety levels?
Internal Locus of Control
True or False: Everyone follows the same ideas surrounding "right and wrong" or "good and bad."
FALSE!
What is the main ingredient is household dust?
Dead skin cells!!!
When you experience heightened cortisol levels, does your stress tolerance increase or decrease?
It decreases
The statement "the counselor kicked me out of group and I relapsed; what did they think was going to happen" is an example of what?
External Locus of Control
Individuals in low socio-economic status generally experience which type of locus of control?
External Locus of Control
What is a concept from Positive Psychology suggesting one can cultivate a positive perspective by recognizing and challenging negative self-talk? (Two Words)
Learned Optimism
Where was German Chocolate Cake invented?
Texas!
What hormone is increased when experiencing stress?
Cortisol
The statement "I should have studied more" is an example of what?
Internal Locus of Control
Name one consequence of failure associated with perfectionism?
Frustration with self
Hopelessness
Low self-esteem
What is free and unmerited favor or goodwill; to offer forgiveness or acceptance even if it doesn't feel deserved? (One Word)
Grace
Made by the Hormel company, what does "SPAM" mean?
Spiced Ham!
(Austin, MN has a SPAM museum!)
Name one physical complications related to heightened stress.
Tension headaches
Hypertension
Heart attack
Stroke
Reduced immune system functioning
Negative impact to reproductive capabilities
What are the two types of locus of control?
Internal and external
What is a condition in which a person has a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed? (Two Words)
Learned Helplessness
Who said this?
"I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
Michael Jordan
What is the only part of the human body that cannot heal itself?
The Teeth!
What is one brain area impacted by stress.
The brain creates more connections in the Amygdala, tied to fear,
Hippocampus functioning is impacted, tied to learning and memory.
Shrinking of the Prefrontal Cortex.
This is how people perceive their control over situations and experiences in their lives.
Locus of Control
What is it called when a person is concern with striving for flawlessness and perfection accompanied by critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others' evaluations.
Perfectionism
Understanding and taking accountability for one's actions while also granting the ability to grow and change is .... what? _____-___________
Self-Forgiveness
Where is the heart of a shrimp located?
It's in their head!
(Shrimp get to think with their heart AND their head!)