Health Chapter 6

distress

Stress that causes negative feelings and harmful health effects.

technostress

Type of stress caused by the constant presence of technology.

toxic stress

Stress caused by repeated, long-lasting exposure to severe stressors, such as neglect and abuse, violence, or loss of a loved one.

eustress

Positive stress that encourages growth and motivation.

stress

Body's physical and psychological reactions to situations people perceive as threats.

fight-or-flight response

Physiological stress reaction in which the body mobilizes its resources to fight off or escape from a perceived threat.

trauma

Extreme stress due to deeply disturbing events, such as disasters, sexual assault, or violence.

stressors

Factors that lead to stress.

relaxation response

Physiological reaction in which the body returns to its resting state after a stressful event.

immune system

Body system consisting of organs, tissues, and cells that defend against infection.

positive reappraisal

Act of thinking about the good aspects of stressful events.

reproductive system

Body system consisting of organs that work together to create new human life.

visualization

Relaxation technique that involves imagining one's self in a pleasant environment.

progressive muscle relaxation

Relaxation technique that involves tensing and then relaxing each part of the body until the whole body feels relaxed.

mindfulness-based stress reduction

Act of using relaxation techniques while focusing intensely on the present.

nervous system

Body system that consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that trade information throughout the body.

digestive system

Body system consisting of organs that take in foods, pass nutrients from these sources into the bloodstream, and then expel waste out of the body.

time management

Practice of devoting the appropriate amount of time to each task, only committing to tasks you have time for, and prioritizing tasks.

endocrine system

Body system that consists of glands which secrete hormones to regulate body processes.