Managing Stress Ch 3 Section 1

Warm-Up Activity Myth: People should try to avoid all situations that can lead to stress. Myth: People should try to avoid all situations that can lead to stress. Fact: Stress is a normal part of life that you cannot avoid. Sometimes stress can have a positive outcome. Fact: Stress is a normal part of life that you cannot avoid. Sometimes stress can have a positive outcome. Writing: You are invited to a friend’s birthday party. What about this situation could cause you stress? Writing: You are invited to a friend’s birthday party. What about this situation could cause you stress?

Objectives and Vocabulary Describe what causes a person to experience stress. Describe what causes a person to experience stress. Identify four general types of stressors Identify four general types of stressors Vocabulary: Vocabulary: Stress Stress Eustress Eustress Distress Distress Stressor Stressor catastrophe catastrophe

What is Stress? Stress: __________________________ Stress: __________________________ Stress is both positive and negative. Stress is both positive and negative. Positive stress is sometimes called eustress. Positive stress is sometimes called eustress. Negative stress is sometimes called distress. Negative stress is sometimes called distress. Moderate levels of stress actually improve your ability to concentrate and perform at your best. Moderate levels of stress actually improve your ability to concentrate and perform at your best.

Many Causes of Stress Stressor: An event or situation that causes stress. Stressor: An event or situation that causes stress. Four general types of stressors. Four general types of stressors. _______________ _______________

Major Life Changes How did you feel on your very first day of high school? How did you feel on your very first day of high school? Major life changes are stressful because it takes energy to adjust to a new situation. Major life changes are stressful because it takes energy to adjust to a new situation. May also threaten you sense of security or your self-esteem. May also threaten you sense of security or your self-esteem. _________________________________ _________________________________ What are 3 major life changes you’ve experienced during the past five years? What are 3 major life changes you’ve experienced during the past five years?

Catastrophes Catastrophe: _________________________ Catastrophe: _________________________ Natural disasters Natural disasters Hurricanes Hurricanes floods floods tornados tornados A person who experiences a catastrophe may deal with the psychological effects for years after the event. A person who experiences a catastrophe may deal with the psychological effects for years after the event. Reading about a catastrophe or seeing images on television can also cause stress. Reading about a catastrophe or seeing images on television can also cause stress.

Everyday Problems ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Misplacing keys Misplacing keys Missing the bus Missing the bus Having too many homework assignments Having too many homework assignments Conflict-disagreements with family members, friends or others Conflict-disagreements with family members, friends or others What everyday problems did you experience today that were stressful for you? What everyday problems did you experience today that were stressful for you?

Environmental Problems ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Major stressor that occurs all around you but is often overlooked is noise. Major stressor that occurs all around you but is often overlooked is noise. Living in unsafe or crowded conditions also tends to increase feelings of stress. Living in unsafe or crowded conditions also tends to increase feelings of stress. Living where the air quality is poor or where litter collects on sidewalks. Living where the air quality is poor or where litter collects on sidewalks. Weather conditions also contribute to stress. Weather conditions also contribute to stress.

Section 1 Review 1. What is stress? Explain how stress can be both positive and negative. 2. When do people experience stress? 3. What is meant by the term stressor? 4. List the four general types of stressors and give an example of each type. (do not use the examples given in the notes)