Stress Basics
This is the body’s natural response to a perceived threat.
What is stress?
Taking slow, deep breaths is an example of this coping technique.
What is deep breathing?
This organ signals the release of stress hormones.
What is the brain?
You have a test tomorrow and feel nervous but focused. This is likely this type of stress.
What is acute stress (or eustress)?
In Inside Out, this emotion often takes over during stressful moments.
Who is Anxiety (or Fear, depending how you play it)?
This type of stress can be helpful and motivating.
What is eustress?
This practice involves focusing on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
The amygdala is responsible for processing this emotion strongly linked to stress.
What is fear?
You’re overwhelmed with work for months and feel burned out. This is this type of stress.
What is chronic stress?
This The Office character is constantly stressed about rules and order.
Who is Dwight Schrute?
Stress that lasts a long time and can harm your health.
What is chronic stress?
Talking to friends, family, or professionals is a form of this.
What is social support?
This system controls heart rate and breathing automatically.
What is the autonomic nervous system?
You go for a run to clear your mind. This is an example of this coping strategy.
What is healthy coping?
In Friends, this character is famously high-strung and stress-prone.
Who is Monica Geller?
The “fight, flight, or freeze” system is controlled by this part of the nervous system.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
This technique involves replacing negative thoughts with more balanced ones.
What is cognitive restructuring?
Lack of this basic need can increase stress levels significantly.
What is sleep?
You avoid all responsibilities when stressed. This is this type of coping.
What is avoidance coping (unhealthy coping)?
This The Devil Wears Prada boss is basically a walking stress generator.
Who is Miranda Priestly?
This hormone is commonly released during stress and increases alertness.
What is cortisol?
Alternately tensing and relaxing muscles describes this method.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
This brain area helps regulate emotions and decision-making.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
You reframe “I’ll fail this” into “I’ll do my best.” This is called this.
What is positive self-talk (or cognitive restructuring)?
In SpongeBob SquarePants, this character melts down under pressure at the Krusty Krab.
Who is Squidward?