C22- Stress management

Question 1

Define stress

Answer 1

perception of the inability to cope with a situation

Question 2

Causes of stress

Answer 2

• fear of failure or poor performance
• strong sense of wanting or needing to win
• they know there is an audience so may feel judged
• genetic disposition
• previously made errors or been injured

Question 3

what is cognitive stress

Answer 3

• cogntition based symptons (mental)
• Constant worrying.
  Racing thoughts.
  Forgetfulness and disorganization.
  Inability to focus.
  Poor judgment.
  Being pessimistic or seeing only the negative side

Question 4

What is somatic stress

Answer 4

• physical symptons
• pain
  weakness
  stomach pain
• shortness of breath

Question 5

stress management techniques for cognitive stress

Answer 5

• positive self talk
• mindfulness
• imagery
• mental rehearsal
• rational thinking
• goal setting
• negative thought stopping

Question 6

stress management techniques for somatic stress

Answer 6

• progessive muscular contraction
• biofeedback
• relaxation
• centering
• breathing control