Stress Vocabulary (A)
Is your body's response to anything that requires attention or action.
Stress
Your ability to deal with stress is called _____________.
Coping
Too little stress may result in
Weight gain or loss and losing hair are examples of
Physical effects of stress
Bonding with your pet, playing sports, participating in yoga are examples of:
Coping Strategies
Positive stress
Eustress
_____________ are out of your control. These are stressful things that happen in your surroundings, your environment.
External Stressors
_____________ is a boost of energy or rush that temporarily affects the nervous system.
Adrenaline
Depression, anxiety, and mood swings are examples of:
Emotional effects of stress
School
Work
Family
Relationships
Finances
Health/Illness
Environment
Living Situation
Are examples of:
Stressors
Negative stress
Distress
_____________ are made by your belief system and the way you evaluate yourself
Example: Skydiving, watching a scary movie, or riding a roller coaster
Adrenaline Example
Fears. Common ones include fear of failure, fear of public speaking and fear of flying. These are examples of:
Internal Stress
•Causes anxiety or concern
•Can be short- or long-term
•Is perceived as outside of our coping abilities
•Feels unpleasant
Are examples of:
Distress
Is any event, force, or condition that results in physical or emotional stress
Stressor
It's an automatic response that prepares us to deal with danger.
Flight or fight response
Example: Taking a test or a giving class presentation, facing a tough opponent in a sport, or going on stage for a performance can trigger this response.
Fight or Flight Response Example
Busy schedule, Work problems, Family issues, Financial trouble, Social problems, Injury, Unforeseen circumstances are examples of:
External Stress
The excitement of a roller-coaster ride, a scary movie, or a fun challenge are all examples of
Eustress