Stress Vocab Terms

A situation or external trigger that causes a stress reaction.

• stress

• stressor

• anxiety

• anger

A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands.

• insulin

• melatonin

• adrenaline

• dopamine

Excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.

• anxiety

• stress

• stressor

• scared

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

• sleep

• meditation

• physical activity

• nature

Stress experienced in positive situations. Example: marriage

• eustress

• distress

• stress

• stressor

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

• cope

• perspective

• time management

• anxiety

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

• True

• False

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

• eustress

• stress

• distress

• physical activity

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

• relaxation techniques

• physical activity

• fight or flight

• stress

The feeling of being worried that everyone experiences.

• anxiety

• stress