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Stressors vs. Stress Responses

• Stressors are external events or conditions that trigger stress, while stress responses are the body's reactions to these stressors.

• Stressors: mental states or events that trigger physical & psychological reactions.

• Stress response: the reactions themselves.

Self-Concept and Self-Esteem

• Self-concept refers to how individuals perceive themselves, while self-esteem is the value they place on that perception.

• High self-esteem is linked to better psychological health and resilience.

• A positive and well balanced self-concept fosters well-being.

Defense Mechanisms

• Defense mechanism: allow people to rearrange thoughts and feelings to resolve conflicts.

• Healthy mechanisms include sublimation and humor, while unhealthy ones include denial and repression.

• Example: A person using humor to cope with stress may have better psychological outcomes than one using denial.

Components of a Healthy Diet

• Essential components include proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and water.

• Each component plays a vital role in bodily functions and overall health.

• Nutritional components and their functions: