Types of Stress
GAS Model
Stress in a Workplace
100

A midshipman is having trouble accessing their 6 week coding exam because their computer is malfunctioning. What type of Stressor is this?

What is Hinderance Stressors

100

What does "GAS" stand for?

General Adaptation Syndrome

100

MIDN X is currently facing a dilemma, he is confronted with the choice to either turn in his English paper on time or go to OBs. What kind of dilemma is this?

What is a work-life conflict. 
200

Definition: Demands and circumstances that cause stress and promote individual growth. 

What is a challenge stressor. 

200

What is the stage in the GAS model that involves an outside stressor that incites one's fight or flight response?

What is the Alarm phase?

200

Definition: An interpersonal stressor that involves employees being isolated, intimidated, or threatened by others. 

What is workplace bullying. 

300

Definition: An ongoing negative emotional state resulting from dissatisfaction.



300

This stage in the General Adaptation Model involves the body being unable to return to equilibrium due to extended periods of stress. 

What is exhaustion. 

300

Name 3 individual approaches to managing stress. 

1.) Eating energizing foods

2.) Getting enough sleep

3.) Getting enough exercise

4.) Focusing on workplace recovery

5.) Focusing on flow and mindfulness

400

Definition: An ongoing negative emotional state resulting from dissatisfaction.

What is Burnout 

400

True or False: GAS explains how your body reacts and responds to stress both physically and mentally.

False: GAS explains how your body reacts and responds to stress both physically and BIOLOGICALLY. 

400

ENS X is constantly in a hurry, trying to do multiple things simultaneously and working long after their peers go home. What is ENS X displaying?

What is workaholism. 

500

A midshipman is constantly thinking about an argument they had with a company mate. They can't seem to let it go. What type of stress is this?

What is rumination. 

500
True or False: If stress continues past the alarm phase, the body releases adrenaline and draws reserves of fats and sugars. 

False: The body releases cortisol, the primary hormone associated with stress. 

500

Role Demands and Overload: This kind of stressor in a workplace refers to vagueness about what your roles and responsibilities are. 

What is role ambiguity.