Chapter 10: Stress Response and Stress Management (Objectives)

Question 1

recognize the short and long term physiological consequences of stress

Question 2

compare and contrast Cannon’s (fight-or-flight) and Selye (general adaption syndrome, GAS) models of stress

Question 3

describe how responses to stress are mediated through perception, individual temperament, social support, support groups, culture, spirituality, and religion

Question 4

assess stress level using the recent life changes questionnaire

Question 5

teach a classmate or patient a relaxation technique to help lower stress and anxiety

Question 6

explain how cognitive techniques can help increase a persons tolerance for stressful events