What is a automatic, short-term behavior to cope with stress?
defense mechanism
100
____________ is anything that causes a stress response.
stressor
100
When going through "fight or flight" what happens to your body?
Blood vessels open up, vision and hearing are sharpened, reflexes are quicker.
100
Making excuses instead of admitting mistakes is _________.
rationalization
100
any detailed program, created ahead of time, for doing something is called a _________.
plan
200
what is the hormone that is released to begin the "fight or flight" response?
epinephrine
200
_____________________ is changing the way you think about a stressor.
reframing
200
What are 2 long-term effects of stress on the body?
anxiety, depression, stroke, heart disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, lowered immune system, digestive problems, sleep disorders, etc.
200
shifting feelings about one person to another person is _____________.
displacement
200
The two types of stress are ________ and _________.
Negative (distress) and Positive (eustress).
300
What is the feeling of extreme tiredness brought by stress?
fatigue
300
_______________ are the feelings produced as you respond to something in your life.
emotions
300
If you are irritable or unkind because of your stress you might be
a. facing a new challenge.
b. feeling distress.
c. damaging your relationships.
d. All of the above
D
300
ignoring reality or pretending something doesn't exist is __________.
denial
300
One way of managing your stress is to tell people what you want and how you feel. This is called ________________.
Asserting yourself.
400
__________ is negative stress.
Distress
400
_______________ is making appropriate choices about how to use your time.
time management
400
stress in a combination of a new, possible threatening situation and ________________.
The body's response
400
blocking out unpleasant memories is ______________.
repression
400
How can you prevent distress?
getting plenty of sleep, eating a healthy diet, setting realistic goals, having fun, believing every problem has a solution, laughing, learning something new, treating others with respect, etc.
500
What is another term for the "fight or flight" response
stress response
500
______________ is to arrange items in order of their importance.
prioritize
500
Your body can handle the power surge of a stress response for how long?
Only a few seconds
500
putting the blame for your problem on someone or something else is __________.