Unit 3 Exam Review

What causes a person to have stress? Stress is the response your mind and body feel when being threatened or challenged. There are two kinds of stress: Eustress- Positive stress that promotes personal growth Distress-Negative overwhelming stress.

Stressors Major Life Changes Catastrophes Everyday Problems Environmental Problems

List the three stages of the body’s response to stress. Alarm stage Fight or Flight Adrenaline Release Increase Flow of blood Muscles tense up Pupils widen

List the three stages of the body’s response to stress. Resistance stage Your body focuses energy on solving the stress and as a result becomes tired. You may become irritable, tired and less able to handle the stress

List the three stages of the body’s response to stress. Exhaustion Stage When your physical and emotional resources are depleted

Four Kinds of Warning Signs Behavioral Changes Sleep problems Withdrawing from relationships Changes in Thinking Critical of other people Negative thinking Emotional Changes Angry Impatient Physical Changes Headache Pounding Heart

Link between stress and illness Stress can trigger specific illness Lower the ability to fight an illness Make it more difficult to control an illness

How can individuals have different responses to the same stressor? Is the situation a threat to my well being? Do I have the resources necessary to meet the challenge?

Describe two ways that personality affects stress. Being optimistic or pessimistic Being a perfectionist

What is the key factor in being resilient to stress Have a strong support group of friends and family.

Identify ways to control stress Time management and mental rehearsal

Ways to reduce tension Physical exercise Relaxation Biofeedback

Change your thinking Avoid negative thinking Humor

Build Resilience Take care of yourself Build a support network Help other people Confide in yourself Take action

Reach out for support Parent, Teacher, Priest, Friend, Sibling, Aunt/Uncle Psychiatrist.,Psychologist, Counselor