1. Stress- The body’s response to physical or mental demands or pressures.

2. Eustress- the positive use of stress

3. Distress- the negative use of stress

4. Stressor- An agent that causes stress

5. 4 General Types of Stressors

6. 1- Major Life Changes Graduation Death of a family member Failing a class Breaking up with boyfriend or girlfriend Moving (new school) Leaving home

7. 2-Catastrophes Unexpected Threatens lives Watching on TV can also cause stress

8. 3-Everyday Problems -School -Friends -Parents

9. 4-Environmental Problems -Noise -Overcrowded -Weather

10. Stages of Stress

11. 1-ALARM STAGE- THE IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL RESPONSE TO STRESS. YOUR HEART BEATS FASTER, YOUR BREATHING SPEEDS UP, AND YOUR MUSCLES TENSE

12. Adrenaline- a hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to danger, excitement, or stress; the hormone that prepares the body to fight danger or to flee from it. (During alarm stage)

13. 2-Resistance Stage- A stage of response to stress in which a person’s body works against the stress. You may think you are no longer stressed. However, your body uses up a lot of energy. As a result, you may become tired, irritable and less able to handle stress

14. Coping- Dealing with a problem or difficult situation.

15. 3-Exhaustion Stage- the stage of stress in which the body’s defenses are used up. This does not happen every time you have stress. Only if the stressor continues for a long period of time. You could become ill during this stage.

16. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- A condition resulting from a traumatic event and causing extreme distress and the need for an extended period of coping

17. Type A personality- An extreme personality type: competitive, tense, impatient, and aggressive.

18. Type B personality- An extreme personality type: relaxed, cooperative, and satisfied with lower output

19. Psychosomatic illness- A physical disorder caused by stress rather than disease or damage to the body

20. Migraine headache- A severe headache caused by changes in the blood vessels in the brain

21. Cholesterol- A waxy fatlike substance, part of the cell membranes and nerve tissue, that may block the arteries

22. Depression- A feeling of sadness, worthlessness, helplessness, or isolation

23. Overgeneralization- An act of drawing a broad conclusion from too little evidence

24. Personalization- the act of interpreting a general remark or incident as pertaining to only one person

25. Endorphins- Any of several pain-relieving chemicals released by the brain

26. Cognitive Appraisal- The use of logic and knowledge in evaluating an event

27. Self Fulfilling Prophecy- An outcome largely influenced, or caused, by the expectations of the person involved in bringing it about

28. Optimism- the tendency to focus on the positive aspects of a situation.

29. Pessimism- the tendency to focus on the negative and expect the worst.

30. Perfectionist- a person that accepts nothing less than excellence.

31. Resilience- The ability to recover, or “bounce back” from extreme or prolonged stress

32. Coping with Stress

33. Time Management- Many people put things off or “waste” time during the day. Make a “to do list” and stay organized during the day.

34. Mental Rehearsal- play the event over in your mind. Imagine yourself performing at your best.

35. Reduce Tension

36. Physical Activity- shift your focus from the problem at hand

37. Relaxation- Give your mind and body a rest

38. Biofeedback- learn to control one or more of the body’s functions (usually heart rate and blood pressure) with a monitor.

39. Avoid Negative Thinking Humor