stress (definition) correct answers a process in which environmental demands tax or exceed the adaptive capacity of an organism, resulting in biochemical, physiological, cognitive and behavioural changes that are directed either toward altering the stressful event or accommodating to its effect
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stress (definition) correct answers a process in which environmental demands tax or exceed the
adaptive capacity of an organism, resulting in biochemical, physiological, cognitive and
behavioural changes that are directed either toward altering the stressful event or accommodating
to its effect
stress correct answers the experience of a perceived (real or imagined) threat to one's well-being
stressor correct answers an event or condition that causes the body to adjust to a situation. It can
be physical, social or psychological e.g. giving a presentation
acute stress correct answers short-term physiological response to stress
chronic stress correct answers an ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to ongoing
threats
eustress correct answers is positive stress that occurs when your level of stress in high enough to
motivate you to move into action to get things accomplished
distress correct answers negative stress occurs when your level of stress is either too high or too
low and your body and/or mind begin to respond negatively to the stressor
Hypothalamus correct answers releases CRH to anterior pituitary
anterior pituitary correct answers releases ACTH into blood
sympathetic nervous system correct answers activated during the fight-or-flight response
primary appraisal correct answers individual tries to understand what the event is and what it
means. Individuals clasify whether the stressor on the situation is a threat, challenge or harm-loss
secondary appraisal correct answers individual assesses whether they have the personal resources
to deal with the stressor/event
Homeostasis correct answers the ability of the body or a cell to seek and maintain a condition of
equilibrium or stabibility within its internal environment when dealing with external changes
allostasis correct answers the process by which individuals attempt to restore stability
allostatic load correct answers the physiological cost of chronic exposure to the physiological
changes that result from repeated chronic stress
stress moderators correct answers modify how stress is experienced and the effect it has
, coping correct answers managing the internal and external demands of stressful situations using
thoughts and behaviours
optimism correct answers promotes active and persistent coping efforts
psychological control correct answers belief one can exert control over stressful events
avoidant coping style correct answers not dealing with the stressor
approach coping style correct answers coping by gathering information or directly taking
actionpp
problem focused coping correct answers attempting to do something constructive about the
stressful condition
emotion focused coping correct answers regulates emotions experienced due to the stressful
event
relaxation training correct answers affects the physiological experience of stress by reducing
arousal
mindfulness meditation correct answers teaches the individual to have higher awareness of the
present moment and focus on the present and accept it
mindfulness based stress reduction correct answers helps people to manage their reactions to
stress and the resulting negative emotions
acceptance and commitment therapy correct answers teaches the individual to defuse from
unhelpful thinking, accept their experience so they can take valued action, be aware of the
occurrence of stressors and conditions that cause it, change behaviours, and change the way we
respond to stress
expressive writing correct answers lowers psychological and physiological indicators or stress,
aids in effective coping, helps organise thoughts and find meaning, helps to focus attention to
positive emotions, provides an opportunity to clarify emotions, and affirms one's personal values
unhealthy ways of coping with stress correct answers smoking, drinking too much, overeating or
undereating, zoning out for hours in front of the TV/coputer/phone, withdrawing from friends,
family and activities, using pills or drugs to relax, sleeping too much, procrastinating, filling up
every minute of the day to avoid facing problems, taking your stress out on others.
social support correct answers information from others that one is; loved and cared for, esteemed
and valued, part of a network of communication and mutual obligations. Helps reduce stress,
cope better and live a meaningful life, effectiveness of social support depends on the indvidual,
social skills influence the ability to develop social support
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