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A.Mathias Ch.4
Chapter 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| PERCEPTION | the act of becoming aware through the senses |
| STRESSOR | anything that causes stress |
| PSYCHOMASTIC RESPONSE | a physical reaction that results from stress rather than from an injury or illness |
| CHRONIC STRESS | stress assiciated with long-term problems tha are beyond a persons control |
| RELAXATION RESPONSE | a state of calm |
| STAGES OF GRIEF | a variety of reactions that may surface as an individual makes senseof how loss affects him or her |
| CLOSURE | the acceptance of loss |
| COPING | dealing succesfully 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 |