Exam 11: Stress Management

A loss of physical, emotional, and mental energy that can lead to illness and emotional exhaustion is a phenomenon called

The factor that produces stress is called eustress.

All of the hormones below are released by the body during the stress response except

Chronic stress can result in lower blood pressure.

Explain the concepts of allostasis and allostatic load.

Describe four healthy ways to manage stress.

People with Type A behavior pattern respond well to stress.

Eustress is defined as a level of stress that results in improved performance.

List three factors that can affect how you perceive situations and cope with stress.

More than 75% of all physician visits are for stress-related complaints.

A state of physical and mental tension in response to an actual or perceived threat or challenge is

Briefly define the term stress.

The relaxing effects of exercise can last for hours after a workout.

Hormonal imbalances and back pain have been linked to chronic stress.

Visualization is a technique that uses mental images to promote relaxation.

Identify two key steps that are part of stress management.

People with Type C behavior pattern are generally highly competitive and confident.

During the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the body is less susceptible to disease or injury.

The ________ is responsible for activating the stress response.

Breathing exercises are a simple means of achieving relaxation.