Sass Factory
You’re having a bad day and you snap at your friend. This could be called
Displacement
The personality type associated with taking risks is
Type T
The first stage of G.A.S is called
The alarm stage (fight or flight)
Something that causes stress is called a
Stressor
G.A.S stands for
General adaptation syndrome
Cornelius doesn’t do any of his math homework, but he’s convinced that he bombed the test because he has a bad teacher. Which defense mechanism?
Projection
The personality type that is more laid-back
Type B
If a condition “runs in the family” it is referred to as
Genetic or hereditary
Baboons on what end of the social hierarchy suffer from the most stress?
The bottom or lower end
How can chronic stress impact the brain?
It can kill brain cells associated with learning and memory.
You have had a falling out with a friend and you decide to give them the silent treatment. Which defense mechanism is this?
Regression
Name the three category of risk factors that we discussed in class.
Hereditary or Genetic
Environmental
Behavioral
Which of the three categories of risk factors do you have control over?
Behavior
What are the other two?
Environmental and Genetic (Hereditary)
What can chronic stress do to the arteries?
It can cause atherosclerosis which is a buildup of plaque in the arteries which causes them to harden.
The stage of G.A.S. when the body is trying to get back to normal
Resistance stage
What are the three stages of G.A.S.
Alarm (fight or flight)
Resistance
Exhaustion
Which two personality types are associated with heart problems?
Type A
Type D
Spreading rumors could be a potential warning sign of
Low self esteem
Would someone that is experiencing chronic stress most likely have high or low levels of cortisol in the blood?
high
What happens to telomeres on the end of chromosomes when they are exposed to chronic stress?
It can cause them to shorten.
Gary’s friend is going through a really tough time. Gary wants to support his friend but isn’t sure how, so he makes jokes that end up hurting his friend’s feelings.
Reaction Formation
What are the four areas of health we discussed in class?
Physical
Mental/Emotional
Social
Spiritual
S.M.A.R.T stands for
Specific
Measureable
Attainable
Reasonable
Timely
What are the stress hormones?
Cortisol
Norepinephrine (adrenaline)
What is released in the body when someone exercises?
Endorphins
Dopamine
Serotonin