What is Stress
Situations that trigger physical and emotional reactions
What is stressors
Traits that enable people to deal more effectively with stress
What is personality
What do most college students seek treatment for at counseling centers?
What is anxiety
Support, communication, exercise, ability to identify stress, learn mindfulness
What is how to control stress
The part of the autonomic nervous system that returns the body to homeostasis
What is parasympathetic division
The ability to face adversity and recover quickly from difficulties
What is resilience
This type of stress can cause a prolonged secretion of cortisol, which negatively affects the immune system and cases an acceleration of diseases
What is chronic stress
One of the highest sources of stress for Americans according to the Stress in America survey
What is work
Top 4 ways to NOT manage your stress
What is avoidance, drugs, alcohol, and unhealthy eating
What is Sympathetic division
Two cognitive factors that can reduce the magnitude of the stress response
What is successful prediction and the perception of control
Universal and predictable response patterns to all stressors
What is General Adaptation Syndrome
The top stressors that Americans report having (2)
Setting priorities, scheduling tasks, setting realistic goals, budgeting time, break up goals, etc.
What is time management to control stress
What is activation of the adrenal glands
The type of motivation that people who are drawn to others have, they tend to report less illness
What is the role of chronic stress in diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes
What is acceleration of inflammation
A useful way to view internal stress
What is 10% what's happening and 90% how you look at it
A way to manage stress that stimulates the birth of new brain cells
What is regular physical activity
What neurotransmitter is activated when a person faces the threat of a physical attack?
What is norepinephrine
Psychological responses to stressors are cognitive but tend to indicate more...
What is emotion
A first year student is very anxious about an upcoming exam and has no appetite, is easily distracted, and has difficulty sleeping. According to the GAS which stage of the stress response is the student most likely experiencing
What is alarm stage
A greater source of stress than major life changes
What is daily hassles
People who manage their stress
What is healthier, have more time to enjoy life, accomplish more goals