Chapter 3 Review

A good friend is in the hospital with a serious illness. This stressor can be classified as

• an everyday problem

• a catastrophe

• a major life change

• an environmental problem

What are ways that stress can be a positive experience?

• it helps you escape from danger

• it helps you relate to your experiences better

• it promotes personal growth

• it helps you to avoid negative situations

Why are major life changes stressful?

• Because they disrupt our daily routines
• Because they are always negative
• Because they require a lot of physical effort
• Because they may threaten your sense of security or self-esteem

The response of your body and mind to being challenged or threatened

• Stress
• Happiness
• Sadness
• Anger

An event or situation that causes stress is called a

An event that threatens lives and may destroy property

• Disaster

• Environmental Problem

• Catastrophe

• Everyday Problem

Misplacing your keys is an example of this kind of stressor

• Catastrophe

• Everyday Problems

• Environmental Problems

• Major Life Change

Moving to a new city is an example of a

• Catastrophe

• Everyday Problem

• Major Life change

• Environmental Problem

The stage when your body adapts to the continued presence of a stressor is the

• Alarm stage
• Resistance stage
• Exhaustion stage
• Recovery stage

The initial reaction of the body to stress is called the response.