Stress Vocab Terms

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A situation or external trigger that causes a stress reaction.

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stressor

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A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands.

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adrenaline

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Excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.

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anxiety

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Moving the body to make it release hormones to make us feel good, and thus, less stressed.

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physical activity

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Stress experienced in positive situations. Example: marriage

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eustress

Front

Point of view, which one can try to change to decrease negative feelings.

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perspective

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To cope with a problem or stress means to effectively deal with it.

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True

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Stress experienced in negative situations. Example: death in the family

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distress

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Any method, process, procedure, or activity that helps a person to relax or to attain a state of increased calmness.

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relaxation techniques

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The feeling of being worried that everyone experiences.

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stress