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Chapter 4 jcarter
Chapter 4 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Perception | the act of becoming aware through the senses. |
| Stressor | anything that causes stress. |
| Psychosomatic Response | a physical reaction that results from stress rather than from an injury or illness. |
| Chronic Stress | stress associated with long-term problems that are beyond a person's control. |
| Relaxation Response | a state of calm. |
| Stages of grief | a variety of reactions that may surface as an individual makes senseof how a loss affects him or her. |
| Closure | the acceptance of a loss. |
| Coping | dealing successfully with difficult changes in your life. |
| Mourning | the act of showing sorrow or grief. |
| Traumatic Event | any event that has a stressful impact sufficient to overwhelm your normal coping strategies. |