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Health Semester Exam
Question | Answer |
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negative stress | distress |
the third stage of the stress response, resulting in a tired feeling that lowers one's level of activity | fatigue |
the body's and mind's reaction to everyday demands or threats. | stress |
positive stress | Eustress |
the second stage in the stress response when the body tries to repair it's damage from the stressful event and return to its normal state. | resistance |
the first stage in the stress response when the body and mind go on high alert | alarm |
any stimulus that produces a stress response | stressor |
the amount of stress that you can handle before you reach a state of too much stress | stress tolerance |
a physical disorder that results from stress rather that form an injury or illness | psychosomatic response |
hardy personality | one personality type that seems able to stay healthy despite major or even traumatic stressors |
a formal or informal gathering of people who meet and share experience, feelings and trust | support group |
specific strategies from planning and using time in effective, healthful ways | time management |
transferring or redirecting your energy | re channeling |
a coming to an end of the most intense parts of the grieving process | closure |
the putting off of the most intense stages of grief | denial |
an individual's total response to a major loss | grief relation |
stereotype | judging someone unjustly because of skin color, ethnic background, religion |
infatuation | excessive obsession and passion for someone or something. |
clique | group of friends that generaly share the same beliefs or hobbies likely exclude peoplthat dont have their views |
platonic friendship | friendship with affection but no sexual activity |
prejudice | negative judgement based on stereotypes not on personal experience |
aggressive | being assertive, forceful, pushy |
manipulation | tools used to influence others by way of blackmail, bribing, or sneaky tactics |
peer pressure | the control people your age may have over you |
refusal skills | techniques and strategies that help you say no effectively when faced with something you dont want to do or is against your values |
passive | giving up, giving in, or backing down when standing up for your own rights and needs |
assertive refusal | standing up for your own in positive ways |
what occurs in your body during the alarm stage of the stress response? | hypothalamus becomes excited activating the autonomic system and pituitary gland. stimulates the adrenal gland to produce adrenaline which speeds up the heart rate. increase a flow of blood to brain and muscles prepares body to take quick actions |
at which of the three stages of stress response is the person most likely to become ill? | fatigue |
describe the 3 traits of a hardy personality | welcomes change, strong sense of purpose, sense of power of his or her own life. |
what are some of the physical, emotional, and behavioral signs of stress in teens? | headache, trembling, upset stomach, sweating, temper, over eating, under eating, drug use. |