WHAT IS STRESS
What is stress?
A reaction of the body and mind to challenges and demands
What type of stress is mild and short term?
Good stress
What is the stress response?
A chemical reaction when the body experiences stress
Name one hormone released during the stress response.
Adrenaline
What do we call stress that is long-term and severe?
Chronic stress
Stress is necessary for what three things?
Motivation, focus, and learning
What is the official term for good stress?
Eustress
What is the first stage of the stress response?
Alarm stage
What is the second stress hormone released during the stress
Cortisol
List one physical symptom of chronic stress.
Headaches, insomnia, low energy, or tense muscles
What do we call anything that causes stress?
Stressors
What type of stress is chronic or ongoing?
Bad stress
What is another name for the alarm stage?
Fight or flight
What happens to heart rate and blood pressure during stress?
They increase
List one mental or emotional symptom of chronic stress.
Memory loss, anxiety, depression, or panic attacks
Name at least two examples of stressors discussed in class.
People, places, events, or situations
What is the official term for bad stress?
Distress
During which stage does the body try to adapt to stress and symptoms may disappear?
Resistance stage
How does cortisol affect alertness and memory?
It increases alertness and attention
What type of coping reduces stress in a healthy way?
Positive coping
Why can stress be both helpful and harmful?
It can motivate and help performance, but unmanaged stress can harm health
Why is bad stress harmful to your health?
It is chronic and causes too much stress hormone release in the body
What stage occurs when the body can no longer keep up with stress demands?
Exhaustion stage
How can too much cortisol affect the immune system?
It suppresses the immune system and makes you get sick more often
Why is negative coping harmful?
It only temporarily relieves stress and does not fix the original problem