Stress and Coping Vocabulary

Flashcards covering vocabulary related to stress, reactions, and coping mechanisms.

Stress Hypertension

Elevated blood pressure due to stress.

Immune Suppression

Diminished ability of the immune system to function properly, often due to stress.

Wellness

A state of overall well-being, encompassing physical, mental, and social health.

Distress

Negative stress that can lead to physical and mental health problems.

Eustress

Positive stress that can be motivating and beneficial.

Reactions

Internal and external responses to stressors.

ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences)

Traumatic events occurring before the age of 18, associated with increased risk of health problems.

GAS (General Adaptation Syndrome)

The body's response to stress, involving alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages (Hans Seyle).

Coping

Efforts to manage and reduce stress.

Tend and Befriend Theory

Responding to stress by nurturing and seeking social support.

Emotion-Focused Coping

Coping strategies focused on managing the emotional distress associated with a stressor.

Problem-Focused Coping

Coping strategies focused on directly addressing and resolving the source of stress.

Fight, Flight or Freeze Response

A physiological reaction to a perceived threat or stressor activated by the sympathetic nervous system. It involves in increased heart rate, and rapid breathing.