COPING WITH STRESS IN MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENTS

Question 1

a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Answer 1

HEALTH (according to WHO)

Question 2

a subjective state that emerges from a general feeling of satisfaction with oneself

Answer 2

WELL-BEING

Question 3

condition of good health, happiness and prosperity

Answer 3

WELL-BEING

Question 4

a state of well-being in which every individual:
o realizes his or her own potential
o can cope with the normal stresses of life
o can work productively and fruitfully
o able to make a contribution to her or his community

Answer 4

MENTAL HEALTH

Question 5

a natural response to the demands of our environment

Answer 5

STRESS

Question 6

physiological response to the demands of our environment

Answer 6

STRESS

Question 7

this represents the choices we make when faced with danger in our environment

Answer 7

FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE

Question 8

this is a reaction that occurs in the presence of a situation that is terrifying, either mentally or physically

Answer 8

FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE

Question 9

the response if preparing your body to either stay (to fight) and deal with a threat or to run away (to flight) to safety

Answer 9

FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE

Question 10

HOW WILL YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE STRESSED? (3)

Answer 10

tension/anxiety
aggression/irritability
inability to carry out tasks

Question 11

enumerate the STRESS RESPONSE (STRESSORS)

Answer 11

PHYSICAL STRESSOR
MENTAL STRESSOR
SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESSORS
ECONOMIC STRESSOR
SPIRITUAL STRESSOR

Question 12

this stressor comes in a form of pollution, a congested place or a high level of noise

Answer 12

PHYSICAL STRESSOR

Question 13

this stressor is experienced when transitioning to a new environment/change of routine

Answer 13

PHYSICAL STRESSOR

Question 14

this stressor might include fatigue, pain, shock, trauma, and other physiological conditions in our body

Answer 14

PHYSICAL STRESSOR

Question 15

this stressor is experienced when running after deadlines or situations that call for sustained mental effort

Answer 15

MENTAL STRESSOR

Question 16

this stressor is experienced when there is lack of organization, academic overload, participating in class, etc.

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MENTAL STRESSOR

Question 17

these stressors are somehow interrelated because they involve relating with other people

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SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESSORS

Question 18

these stressors are experienced if as we interact with others, we encounter conflicts and disappointments leading to feelings of frustration, tension, anxiety, and even anger or depression

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SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESSORS

Question 19

this stressor may involve one’s socio-economic condition such as limited financial resources to meet our essential needs in life

Answer 19

ECONOMIC STRESSOR

Question 20

this stressor may involve loss of joy and peace or disturbance of tranquility

Answer 20

SPIRITUAL STRESSOR

Question 21

means change, synonym to conflict, it is a sense of disequilibrium

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CRISIS

Question 22

this is a feeling you experience when you must choose between two or more incompatible possibilities or options

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CONFLICT

Question 23

3 types of conflict (stressors)

Answer 23

APPROACH-APPROACH CONFLICT
AVOIDANCE-AVOIDANCE CONFLICT
APPROACH-AVOIDANCE CONFLICT

Question 24

type of conflict where a person must choose between two desirable goals

Answer 24

APPROACH-APPROACH CONFLICT

Question 25

type of conflict where a person must choose between two undesirable goals

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AVOIDANCE-AVOIDANCE CONFLICT

Question 26

type of conflict where a person must choose or not choose a goal that has both positive and negative aspects

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APPROACH-AVOIDANCE CONFLICT

Question 27

3 types of reactions to stress

Answer 27

PHYSICAL REACTION TO STRESS PSYCHOLOGICAL REACTION TO STRESS BEHAVIORAL REACTION TO STRESS

Question 28

``` o migraine o rapid pulse o skin rashes o hair loss o hypertension o upset stomach o tensed muscles o feeling nauseated o increased heart rate o increased sweating o shortness of breath (what type of reaction to stress?) ```

Answer 28

PHYSICAL REACTION TO STRESS

Question 29

``` o inability to concentrate o loss of self-confidence o feeling worried o depression o irritability o baseless fears o insecurity o feeling of personal inadequacy (what type of reaction to stress?) ```

Answer 29

PSYCHOLOGICAL REACTION TO STRESS

Question 30

``` o being absent-minded o display of aggression o difficulty going to sleep o diminished appetite to eat o hair pulling or nail biting o restlessness o frequent errors o smoking o frequent use of drugs or medication o drinking alcoholic beverages (what type of reaction to stress?) ```

Answer 30

BEHAVIORAL REACTION TO STRESS

Question 31

the common sources of stress of SHS students are centered on the two most important domains of an adolescent namely ______ and _______

Answer 31

HOME and SCHOOL

Question 32

the positive side of stress

Answer 32

EUSTRESS

Question 33

is the kind of stress that is helpful in promoting one’s growth and development by providing sufficient challenges that allow one to become more resourceful and show initiative in problem-solving

Answer 33

EUSTRESS

Question 34

without this stress, life would be such a common zone and may lead to boredom

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EUSTRESS

Question 35

is when you look at all of the things you need to do and put them in order of importance

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PRIORITIZING

Question 36

_________ your schedule helps you be more responsible and less stressed

Answer 36

PRIORITIZING

Question 37

3 COPING STRATEGIES

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PROBLEM-FOCUSED COPING EMOTION-FOCUSED COPING SEEKING SOCIAL SUPPORT

Question 38

coping strategy where we attempt to confront and directly deal with the demands of the situation

Answer 38

PROBLEM-FOCUSED COPING

Question 39

o studying for a test o going directly to another person to work out a misunderstanding o signing up for a course in time management in order to deal with time pressure (what type of coping strategy?)

Answer 39

PROBLEM-FOCUSED COPING

Question 40

coping strategy that is directed not at dealing with the situation but rather at managing the stress

Answer 40

EMOTION-FOCUSED COPING

Question 41

coping strategy where we deny that a problem exists

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EMOTION-FOCUSED COPING

Question 42

coping strategy where we challenge irrational ideas that are causing disturbance

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EMOTION-FOCUSED COPING

Question 43

most of our defense mechanism can be used in this type of coping strategies

Answer 43

EMOTION-FOCUSED COPING

Question 44

coping strategy where we turn to other for assistance and emotional support in times of stress

Answer 44

SEEKING SOCIAL SUPPORT

Question 45

this part of the body is the most affected by stress

Answer 45

HPA axis, | or the HYPOTHALAMIC-PITUITARY-ADRENAL AXIS

Question 46

describes the interaction between the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands

Answer 46

HPA axis, | or the HYPOTHALAMIC-PITUITARY-ADRENAL AXIS

Question 47

as your body perceives stress, your adrenal glands make and release the hormone _________ into your bloodstream

Answer 47

CORTISOL

Question 48

often called the “stress hormone,” it causes an increase in your heart rate and blood pressure

Answer 48

CORTISOL

Question 49

_____ levels of cortisol makes us more vulnerable to infections and diseases

Answer 49

HIGH