1. Stress- The body’s response to physical or mental demands or pressures.

3. Eustress- the positive use of stress

4. Distress- the negative use of stress

5. Stressor- An agent that causes stress

6. 4 General Types of Stressors

7. 1- Major Life Changes Graduation Death of a family member Failing a class Breaking up with boyfriend or girlfriend Moving (new school) Leaving home

8. 2-Catastrophes Unexpected Threatens lives Watching on TV can also cause stress

9. 3-Everyday Problems -School -Friends -Parents

10. 4-Environmental Problems -Noise -Overcrowded -Weather

11. Stages of Stress

12. 1-ALARM STAGE- THE IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL RESPONSE TO STRESS. YOUR HEART BEATS FASTER, YOUR BREATHING SPEEDS UP, AND YOUR MUSCLES TENSE

13. Adrenaline- a hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to danger, excitement, or stress; the hormone that prepares the body to fight danger or to flee from it. (During alarm stage)

14. 2-Resistance Stage- A stage of response to stress in which a person’s body works against the stress. You may think you are no longer stressed. However, your body uses up a lot of energy. As a result, you may become tired, irritable and less able to handle stress

15. Coping- Dealing with a problem or difficult situation.

16. 3-Exhaustion Stage- the stage of stress in which the body’s defenses are used up. This does not happen every time you have stress. Only if the stressor continues for a long period of time. You could become ill during this stage.

17. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- A condition resulting from a traumatic event and causing extreme distress and the need for an extended period of coping

18. Type A personality- An extreme personality type: competitive, tense, impatient, and aggressive.

19. Type B personality- An extreme personality type: relaxed, cooperative, and satisfied with lower output

20. Read 105-111 Questions 1-5 page 111 Complete Sentences On back of “CyberBullying” paper

21. Psychosomatic illness- A physical disorder caused by stress rather than disease or damage to the body

22. Migraine headache- A severe headache caused by changes in the blood vessels in the brain

23. Cholesterol- A waxy fatlike substance, part of the cell membranes and nerve tissue, that may block the arteries

24. Depression- A feeling of sadness, worthlessness, helplessness, or isolation

25. Overgeneralization- An act of drawing a broad conclusion from too little evidence

26. Personalization- the act of interpreting a general remark or incident as pertaining to only one person

27. Endorphins- Any of several pain-relieving chemicals released by the brain

28. Cognitive Appraisal- The use of logic and knowledge in evaluating an event

29. Self Fulfilling Prophecy- An outcome largely influenced, or caused, by the expectations of the person involved in bringing it about

30. Optimism- the tendency to focus on the positive aspects of a situation.

31. Pessimism- the tendency to focus on the negative and expect the worst.

32. Perfectionist- a person that accepts nothing less than excellence.

33. Resilience- The ability to recover, or “bounce back” from extreme or prolonged stress

34. Questions 1-5 page 116 Complete Sentences Read 112-116

35. Coping with Stress

36. Time Management- Many people put things off or “waste” time during the day. Make a “to do list” and stay organized during the day.

37. Mental Rehearsal- play the event over in your mind. Imagine yourself performing at your best.

38. Reduce Tension

39. Physical Activity- shift your focus from the problem at hand

40. Relaxation- Give your mind and body a rest

41. Biofeedback- learn to control one or more of the body’s functions (usually heart rate and blood pressure) with a monitor.

42. Avoid Negative Thinking Humor

43. Questions 1-17 on page 125 –no CS Use your notes Pages 106-124

44. Test 3 stages of stress Endorphins 4 major types of Stressors Coping Stress Eustress Type A personality

45. Type B personality 2 emotion signs of stress 2 physical signs of stress Distress Exhaustion Stage Adrenaline Alarm Stage Stressor

46. Resistance Stage Depression Cognitive Appraisal Psychosomatic Illness Overgeneralization Migraine Personalization