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Question 1

What is stress

Answer 1

The body’s non specific response to any demand or threat to which it is subjected

Question 2

State terminology related to stress

Answer 2

Stress: pressure or tension exerted on a system

Stressor: a specific problem or challenge that causes stress

Stress reaction: the response to a stressor

Strain: exhaustion, deformity or injury induced by excessive stress.

Eustress: good stress opportunity or success

Distress: bad stress like disappointment or failure

Secondary traumatic stress: the stress from other people’s traumatic experiences

Question 3

What factors influence copying capacity of stress

Answer 3

Genetics
Behaviour
Environment

Question 4

Describe burnout

Answer 4

Is the exhaustion or breakdown phase after long-term or intense stress when the body’s reserves are depleted and Physical or emotional breakdown happens