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

3.  adrenaline A hormone that gives the body extra energy Strategies for using time efficiently  time management

4. 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.

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

6. What Is Stress? Stress is a normal reaction to certain situations or events in your life. stress The body’s response to change The long-term physical effects of stress include nervous habits and problems sleeping or eating.

7. Causes of Stress A stressor ranges from everyday annoyances to serious personal problems. stressor Anything that causes stress

8. Causes of Stress Extremely StressfulSomewhat Stressful Separation or divorce of parentsArguing with a sibling or friend Family member’s alcohol or drug problem Moving to a new house Getting arrestedGoing to a new school Failing classes at schoolGetting glasses or braces Being suspended from schoolArguing with a parent Starting to use alcohol or other drugsWorrying over height, weight, or acne Loss or death of a petGetting a lead role in the school play Family member having a serious illnessBeing sick or injured

9. The Body’s Response to Stress Part of the fight-or-flight response is the body’s production of adrenaline. adrenaline A hormone that gives the body extra energy

10. The Body’s Response to Stress

11. Excess Stress Excessive stress can affect all sides of your health triangle.

12. Excess Stress Physical HealthMental 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 Yelling at other people Withdrawing from other people Loss of social contacts

13. Skills for Managing Stress Practicing good health habits is one way to manage stress. When your level of wellness is high, you feel good and are better able to handle problems.

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

15. Relaxation Relaxation skills include taking deep, even breaths and doing exercises that relax your muscles. Quiet activities, such as reading a book, can help you relax and reduce stress.

16. Laughter and a Positive Outlook Laughter redirects the energy that stress creates. Maintain a positive outlook by thinking positive thoughts, looking at the big picture, and keeping things in perspective.

17. Physical Activity When you are physically active, your brain releases chemicals that positively affect your mood.

18. Time Management The key to time management is arranging the hours in your day. time management Strategies for using time effectively One way to arrange your time effectively is to use a day planner.

19. Time Management

20. What I Learned Recall What causes stress? Give several examples. Lesson 3 Review

21. What I Learned Identify What are three ways that your body responds to stress? Lesson 3 Review

22. What I Learned Vocabulary Define time management. Use the term in a sentence that describes how it reduces stress. Lesson 3 Review

23. Thinking Critically Evaluate Which stressor mentioned in the chapter affects you most? Explain why. Lesson 3 Review

24. 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? Lesson 3 Review

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