Stress Response
Also known as the 'fight-or-flight' reaction, this physiological response is triggered by stress and involves the release of adrenaline and cortisol.
What is the stress response?
This emotional response to stress can cause excessive worry, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating.
What is anxiety?
This hormone, often called the "fight-or-flight" hormone, is released by the adrenal glands during stress.
What is Adrenaline (or Epinephrine)?
This defense mechanism involves unconsciously attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to others.
What is Projection?
This coping mechanism can help to reframe stressful situations, reduce anxiety, and improve mood.
What is a Sense of Humor?
Unlike its negative counterpart, this type of stress is beneficial, motivating individuals to perform better and achieve goals.
What is eustress?
Chronic stress can lead to this state of emotional exhaustion, often seen in overworked individuals.
What is burnout?
This system, responsible for the body's "rest and digest" response, becomes suppressed during the stress response.
What is the Parasympathetic Nervous System?
This defense mechanism involves reverting to childlike behaviors in response to stress.
What is Regression?
This coping strategy involves seeking out information and support from others to better understand and manage stress.
What is Seeking Social Support?
Characterized by excessive worry and fear, this common mental health condition can trigger a fight-or-flight response even in non-threatening situations.
What is anxiety?
Under extreme stress, some individuals enter this state of feeling detached from reality or their own body.
What is dissociation?
Increased heart rate and blood pressure are examples of this type of physiological response to stress.
What is the Sympathetic Nervous System response?
This defense mechanism involves unconsciously blocking out unpleasant thoughts, feelings, or experiences from awareness.
What is Repression?
This coping strategy involves engaging in activities that help to relax and reduce physical tension, such as yoga or meditation.
What is Relaxation Techniques?
This type of stress has negative effects, leading to anxiety, decreased performance, and potential health problems.
What is distress?
This stress response involves avoiding or denying a problem rather than addressing it directly.
What is avoidance coping?
This stress hormone, released by the adrenal cortex, helps regulate blood sugar levels and plays a role in the body's long-term stress response.
What is Cortisol?
This defense mechanism involves refusing to acknowledge or accept the reality of a threatening situation or feeling.
What is denial?
This coping strategy involves setting realistic goals and breaking down large tasks into smaller, more manageable steps.
What is Goal Setting?
This is a continuing source of stress over long periods of time.
What is chronic stress?
This mood disorder is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and feelings of hopelessness.
What is Depression?
This term describes the body's initial, immediate response to a stressor, involving the release of adrenaline.
What is the Acute Stress Response?
This defense mechanism involves physically or emotionally distancing oneself from stressful situations or people.
What is Withdrawal?
This coping strategy involves engaging in physical activity, such as exercise, to reduce stress and improve overall well-being.
What is Exercise?