Stress

Question 1

What is stress

Answer 1

The nonspecific response of the body to any deman

Question 2

What are the two components of stress

Answer 2

Physiological phenomenon involving changes to chemistry and function Involves demand or action

Question 3

What is positive stress called

Answer 3

Eustress

Question 4

What are some emotional and cognitive signs and symptoms of stress

Answer 4

-irritability, anxiety, overwhelmed, sadness, guilt, depression, hopelessness, loss of confidence, suicidal thoughts, emotional numbness -attention deficit, unwanted thoughts, worry, disorganization, forgetfulness, only seeing negative

Question 5

What are some physical and behavioral signs and symptoms of stress

Answer 5

-tension, illnesses, stomach aches, sleep issues, diarrhea, headaches, heart problems, teeth grinding, HPB, nervousness, acne, hair loss -withdrawal, sleeping to much, work problems, work conflicts, deterioration of work quality, lies, minor accidents, decrease in hygiene, drugs or alcohol dependence

Question 6

What are the four types of stressors aviators encounter

Answer 6

Emotional, cognitive, physical, behavioral

Question 7

What four things does combat stress effect

Answer 7

Competence, confidence, group cohesion, control

Question 8

What does D.E.A.T.H. stand for

Answer 8

Drugs, Exhaustion, Alcohol, tobacco, hypoglycemia

Question 9

How do you mitigate stress

Answer 9

Avoid stress, change thinking, learn to relax, ventilating stress