Stress Management and Goal Setting Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards based on the provided lecture transcript covering SMART goal setting, stages and effects of stress, stressors, and coping techniques.

SMART

An acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-Bound.

Mental Effects of Stress

Effects of stress that include Anxiety, Depression, Anger, and Restlessness.

Physical Effects of Stress

Effects of stress that include Headaches, Stomach pain, Sleep issues, and Fatuige.

Emotional Effects of Stress

Effects of stress that include Sadness, Anger, Annoyed, and Loss of control.

Optimism

When a person perceives situations in a positive way and sees the good sides in a problem, maintaining an open mind.

Pessimism

When a person always finds the bad parts of a situation and is very closed minded.

Alert Stage

The first stage of stress involving Fight or Flight.

Resistence Stage

The second stage of stress where the body adapts but still uses energy to hide stress.

Exhaustion Stage

The third stage of stress characterized by physical and emotional fatigue.

Stress

Your body's reaction to everyday activities, demands, and treats.

Factors of Stress

Biological, Perceived, Physical environment, life situations, and personal behavior.

Biological Stressor

Stomach pain/problems.

Perceived Stressor

Feeling like a test coming up is going to be really hard for you.

Physical Environment Stressor

A new school you are nervous about.

Personal Behavior Stressor

Getting sick.

Life Situations Stressor

Your parents are getting divorced.

Stress Management Examples

Listening to calm instrumental music, breathing exercises, getting fresh air, taking a mental break, and talking to a parent or friend.