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 stress The body’s response to change Anything that causes stress  stressor The process by which the body prepares to deal with a stressor  fight-or-flight response

 adrenaline A hormone that gives the body extra energy Strategies for using time efficiently  time management

In this lesson, you will learn to  identify the causes of stress.  describe how your body responds to stress.  develop skills to manage stress in your life.

Organizing Information Look at Figure 3.4. List each body part in the chart. Tell how each is affected by stress.

What is Stress? Stress is a normal reaction to certain situations or events in your life.

What Is Stress? There is positive stress called eustress There is negative stress called distress A. Stress - The body’s response to change

Positive Stress Positive stress can motivate you to do your best Stress can also make you more alert and improve your concentration

Negative Stress The negative physical effects of stress include: - nervous habits - problems sleeping - problems eating

Causes of Stress B. Stressor - Anything that causes stress

Stressors A stressor ranges from everyday annoyances to serious personal problems.

Stress Continuum StressContinuum Extremely Stressful Somewhat Stressful Not Stressful

Stress Continuum Write three examples for the points on the stress continuum in your notes

The Body’s Response to Stress Part of the fight-or-flight response is the body’s production of adrenaline. Don’t Show to Day 2 C. Adrenaline - A hormone that gives the body extra energy

Fight of Flight Response Fight or Flight Response- Your body prepares itself to deal with a stressor by either dealing with it or running from it

The Body’s Response to Stress

In your notes, list two ways that your body responds to stress

Excess Stress Excessive stress can affect all sides of your health triangle. Physical Health Social Health Mental / Emotional Health

Excess Stress Write an example of how excess stress affects each side of your health triangle in your notes

Excess Stress Physical HealthMental and Emotional Health Social Health Headaches Digestive problems High blood pressure Reduction of the body’s ability to fight infection Anxiousness Moodiness Irritability Interferes with schoolwork Takes away from the desire to have fun Might yell at other people Others withdraw from social contacts

Stress Management asf Don’t show to Day 2

Skills for Managing Stress Practicing good health habits is one way to manage stress

Skills for Managing Stress When your level of wellness is high, you feel good and are better able to handle problems

Skills for Managing Stress Relaxation Laughter and a Positive Outlook Physical Activity Time Management

What I Learned Recall What causes stress? Give several examples. Lesson 3 Review

What I Learned Identify What are three ways that your body responds to stress? Lesson 3 Review

What I Learned Vocabulary Define time management. Use the term in a sentence that describes how it reduces stress. Lesson 3 Review

Thinking Critically Evaluate Which stressor mentioned in the chapter affects you most? Explain why. Lesson 3 Review

Thinking Critically Apply As soon as Lisa came to class, she discovered that a report assigned two weeks earlier was due. Lisa had forgotten about it and was now feeling stress. How could using a planner have helped her? Lesson 3 Review

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