Health -Stress and Empathy

QUIZ 4/3

what is a stressor?

a person, place or event that places demand on the mind or body

what is eustress?

the good stress that motivates you to continue working

what is distress?

the bad type of stress that is unmanageable

what are the stages of fight or flight?

alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

what occurs during the ‘alarm’ stage?

adrenaline is released, increased blood pressure and heart rate, increased breathing rate, muscles tense, etc.

what happens during the ‘resistance’ stage?

the body functions are brought back to stability.

what happens during the ‘exhaustion’ stage?

energy is depleted, and if the stressor is removed, the body returns to normal. the body returns to the alarm stage if stress continues, which can lead to stress-related conditions.

what are some physical signs of stress?

headache, increased sweating, tightness in the chest, diarrhea, nervous stomach, inability to sleep

what are some psychological responses to stress?

irritability, anger, impatience, nightmares, loss of interest, anxiety, jealousy, lowered self-esteem

what is depression?

a medical condition that causes a constant feeling of sadness and lack of interest.

what are the three causes of depression?

genetic, environmental/situational, or just random

what are some long term symptoms of depression?

changes in sleeping patterns and eating patterns, loss of interest in everyday activities, decline in school performance, feelings of hopelessness, apathy

what are some strategies to cope with depression?

self-care, creating a support system, and getting professional help

what is self-esteem?

a person’s overall emotional evaluation of their own worth.

how do you boost your self-esteem?

self affirmations, practicing good hygiene, recognizing and embracing positive qualities, avoiding negativity, staying active, having a good support system, being kind to yourself, cultivating positive relationships and doing power poses.

what is empathy?

the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and experiencing the feelings, thoughts, or experiences of another

what are the three skills of empathy?

listening closely, recognizing the other person’s feelings, and accepting their feelings.