Stress Management

Question 1

What’s the difference between eustress and distress?

Answer 1

• eustress: challenging but useful, good
• distress: chronic/excessive, bad/threatens homeostasis

Question 2

What are the different sources or factors of stress?

Answer 2

• extrinsic
• modifiable
• intrinsic

Question 3

What source or factor of stress is caused by something the individual/pt has no control over?

Answer 3

extrinsic factor

death of a spouse, weather

Question 4

What source or factor of stress can be modified through change of environment, interactions or behavior?

Answer 4

modifiable factor

Question 5

What source or factor of stress is caused or exacerbated by the individual/pt’s response to stress?

Answer 5

intrinsic factor

negative thinking, procrastination

Question 6

True or False?:

Even two minutes of breathing/meditation can provide numerous benefits to the body (especially when under stress).

Answer 6

true

Question 7

What are psychological consequences of stress?

Answer 7

• anxiety, depression, hostility/anger
• elevated cortisol causing decreased immunity
• decreased quality of life

Question 8

What are the socio-behavioral consequences of stress?

Answer 8

• overeating
• excessive use of alcohol/drugs/smoking
• social isolation

Question 9

What stress measurement tool did we talk about in class that helps in the assessment of stress level?

Answer 9

perceived stress scale

Question 10

What are the steps to cognitive behavioral restructuring?

Answer 10

1. STOP
2. break the cycle
3. take a break/relax
4. reflect
5. respond rationally

Question 11

True or False?:

Laughter has similar physiological effects to exercise.

Answer 11

true