Stress
Stress is best defined as
What is the body’s natural reaction to changes or challenges?
True or False? Stress is not a normal thing for teens and can be avoided.
What is False?
This is an automatic physiological reaction.
What is Fight or Flight?
Divorce and Financial struggles are considered this type of stressor.
This is the effect that stress has on your immune system.
What is weakens?
This type of stress is positive stress that motivates you to perform better
What is Eustress?
The hypothalamus plays this role in stress
What is activates the autonomic nervous system?
The body reacts to a perceived threat by releasing these two hormones.
What is Cortisol and Adrenaline?
A school-related stressor for teens that involves having to study.
This is a long-term effect of stress
What is sleep issues/weakened immune system/stomach problems?
This type of stress is harmful and overwhelming
What is Distress?
This brain structure first detects danger and triggers the stress response.
What is the amygdala?
Cyberbullying and constant notifications are examples of:
Technology Stressors
The acronym (FOMO) stands for this effect of Stress.
What is the Fear Of Missing Out?
This stress can motivate an athlete to train harder before a game.
What is Eustress?
This hormone helps provide quick energy during stress by increasing glucose levels
What is cortisol?
Friendship drama and bullying are examples of
A rapid heartbeat and sweaty palms during public speaking are examples of this effect of Stress.
What is physical signs of stress?
A short-term stress response can sometimes be:
This hormone increases heart rate and energy during stress
What is adrenaline?
There are 6 or 7 causes of stress that we have covered.
A teen staying up late to finish homework and missing sleep is an example of this stressor
What is School Stressor?
What is mental Signs of stress?