Types of Stress
This type of stress is short-term and can be beneficial, helping individuals perform under pressure.
Acute Stress
What hormone is released during the stress response to help the body react quickly?
Cortisol
The recommended amount of sleep for college students and adults is ____ hours per night.
7-9
What is the first and most basic level of Maslow’s hierarchy?
Physiological Needs
This type of love is based on deep emotional connection but lacks passion.
Companionate Love
This type of stress is long-term and can have harmful effects on physical and mental health.
Chronic Stress
This system in the body is responsible for the "fight-or-flight" response.
Automatic Nervous System
This hormone, released at night, regulates the sleep-wake cycle.
Melatonin
Name one example of a safety need in Maslow’s hierarchy
Health, Safety
Name one characteristic of toxic relationships.
Lack of trust, Manipulation, Control
Stress that occurs in response to positive events, such as getting a promotion or getting married.
Eustress
This phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) occurs when the body first perceives a stressor.
Alarm
Lack of sleep affects this part of the brain responsible for decision-making and impulse control.
Prefrontal Cortex
This level of Maslow’s hierarchy involves the need for friendship and belonging.
Social Needs
What is one benefit of strong social connections on health?
Improved Heart Health and Immune response
This stress response happens after experiencing a traumatic event and can lead to long-term psychological effects.
PTSD
Chronic stress can lead to excessive activation of this part of the nervous system, increasing the risk of heart disease.
Sympathetic Nervous System
What sleep disorder is characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep?
Sleep Apnea
Achieving personal growth and reaching one’s full potential is known as ________.
Self Actualization
According to Sternberg, a relationship with only passion and no intimacy or commitment is called
Infatuation
Name two major effects of chronic stress on the body.
What are high blood pressure and weakened immune function
Name all three stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion
Chronic sleep deprivation can increase the risk of developing this metabolic disease.
Diabetes
What happens if lower-level needs are not met in Maslow’s hierarchy?
It is more difficult to progress to higher levels
This hormone, also called the “love hormone,” is released during positive social interactions.
Oxytocin