SEL Topic 3

a series of coordinates physiologic changes that result in a state of profound rest elicited when a person engages in a repetitive mental or physical action and passively ignores distracting thoughts

relaxation

your body’s reaction to a challenge or a demand

stress response

another way to harness the extraordinary power of our minds to create a sense of positivity

imagery

the instinctive physiological response to a threatening situation, which readies one either to resist forcibly or run away

Fight or flight

the practice of learning to pay attention to what is occurring within our field of experience from moment to moment

mindfulness

the relationship between stress and performance

Yerkes dodson effect

when you consciously use your diaphragm or abdominal to take deep breaths

diaphragmatic breathing

which type of breathing is the correct way to breath

diaphragmatic

the chest expands and the shoulders rise as the lungs take in air, breathing can become irregular

thoratic breathing

to engage in mental exercise (such as concentration on one’s breathing or repetition of a mantra) for the purpose of reaching a heighten level of awareness

meditation

“fight or flight” response to stress will increase the release of which hormone?

adrenaline

headaches, stomachache, racing heart, sweaty palms, and sleep difficulties

physical

neural pathways are activated to medditated or heightened arousal state is which activation for Fight or flight levels

central

to prevent an “over response” or “burn out” inhibiting pathological changes in which activation for fight or flight levels

containment

a shift of oxygen and nutrients to the central nervous system is which activation for fight or flight levels

peripheral

compulsive gum chewing, attitude critical of others, compulsive eating, inability to get things done

behavioral

crying,nervousness, anger, loneliness, unhappiness for no reason

emotional

trouble thinking clearly, lack of creativity, inability to make decisions, forgetfulness, and constant worry

cognitive

Challenge

Face

Run, hide, quit

flight

comply, surrender

freeze

attack, confront, dominate

fight