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The body’s response to change stress The body’s response to change stressor Anything that causes stress fight-or-flight response The process by which the body prepares to deal with a stressor Click to reveal the definitions.

A hormone that gives the body extra energy adrenaline A hormone that gives the body extra energy time management Strategies for using time efficiently Click to reveal the definitions.

In this lesson, you will learn to identify the causes of stress. describe how your body responds to stress. develop skills to manage stress in your life.

Organizing Information Look at Figure 3.4. List each body part in the chart. Tell how each is affected by stress.

What is Stress? Stress is a normal reaction to certain situations or events in your life.

What Is Stress? There is positive stress called eustress A. Stress - The body’s response to change There is positive stress called eustress There is negative stress called distress Some stress is necessary. Positive stress can motivate you to do your best. Stress can also make you more alert and improve your concentration.

Positive Stress Positive stress can motivate you to do your best Stress can also make you more alert and improve your concentration

Negative Stress The negative physical effects of stress include: - nervous habits - problems sleeping - problems eating

Causes of Stress B. Stressor - Anything that causes stress Negative stressors can be minor events or major life-changing events.

Stressors A stressor ranges from everyday annoyances to serious personal problems.

Stress Continuum Stress Continuum Extremely Stressful Somewhat Stressful Not Stressful

Stress Continuum Write three examples for the points on the stress continuum in your notes

The Body’s Response to Stress C. Adrenaline - A hormone that gives the body extra energy Part of the fight-or-flight response is the body’s production of adrenaline. http://10.2.100.36/videos/22040/chp912579_700K.asf Don’t Show to Day 2

Fight of Flight Response Fight or Flight Response- Your body prepares itself to deal with a stressor by either dealing with it or running from it

The Body’s Response to Stress

The Body’s Response to Stress In your notes, list two ways that your body responds to stress

Excessive stress can affect all sides of your health triangle. Excess Stress Excessive stress can affect all sides of your health triangle. Social Health Physical Health Mental / Emotional Health

Excess Stress Write an example of how excess stress affects each side of your health triangle in your notes

Mental and Emotional Health Excess Stress Physical Health Mental and Emotional Health Social Health Headaches Digestive problems High blood pressure Reduction of the body’s ability to fight infection Anxiousness Moodiness Irritability Interferes with schoolwork Takes away from the desire to have fun Might yell at other people Others withdraw from social contacts These reactions are your body’s way of telling you that it is overwhelmed. You need to manage stress.

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Skills for Managing Stress Practicing good health habits is one way to manage stress

Skills for Managing Stress When your level of wellness is high, you feel good and are better able to handle problems

Skills for Managing Stress Relaxation Physical Activity Skills for Managing Stress Laughter and a Positive Outlook Time Management

What I Learned Recall What causes stress? Give several examples. Lesson 3 Review What I Learned Recall What causes stress? Give several examples. Stressors cause stress. Some examples are tests at school or a move to a new home.

Lesson 3 Review What I Learned Identify What are three ways that your body responds to stress? Answers can include any of the physical responses mentioned in Figure 3.4 on page 65.

Lesson 3 Review What I Learned Vocabulary Define time management. Use the term in a sentence that describes how it reduces stress. Time management is a strategy for budgeting your time. Sentences will vary.

Lesson 3 Review Thinking Critically Evaluate Which stressor mentioned in the chapter affects you most? Explain why. Sample answer: School performance is the stressor that most affects me because I want to get good grades. Answers will vary.

Lesson 3 Review Thinking Critically Apply As soon as Lisa came to class, she discovered that a report assigned two weeks earlier was due. Lisa had forgotten about it and was now feeling stress. How could using a planner have helped her? Keeping a planner would have reminded Lisa to work on her assignment before the due date.

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