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Stress Management

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 46 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A stressor that is perceived to be positive.






2. Marital - children - parents - financial






3. Bad habits - poor education - nadequate career development opportunities - lack of identity and recognition for good performance - poor economic benefits - working conditions - equipment - excessive paperwork... - fears regarding job competence - ind






4. Frustration with the system - with society - workplace...






5. Can be acute or chronic.






6. Be aware and recognize the problem - urge the person to seek help - encourage the person after they seek help - keep in mind that avoiding the problem only contributes - consider resources






7. Central Nervous System - Sympathetic Nervous System - Parasympathetic Nervous system






8. Visualizing successful performance of skills in a variety of situations






9. Major events - such as a death of a family member - that have immediate consequences that generally fade with time






10. Ask - Intervene - Don't keep a secret - Locate help - Inform superiors/responsible person - Find someone to stay with the person






11. Medical problems influenced by an interaction of psychological - emotional - and physical difficulties






12. Natural reaction of the mind and body to demand place on it --Pleasant or Unpleasant - A person's response to events that are threatening or challenging






13. Heart rate - Blood pressure - breathing - sweating - Huge blood flow changes - Senses and perception changes - Parasympathetic NC is turned off or reduced






14. Bad habits - poor education - nadequate career development opportunities - lack of identity and recognition for good performance - poor economic benefits - working conditions - equipment - excessive paperwork... - fears regarding job competence - ind






15. Failed attempts to cut back on alchol or quit for whatever reason - difficulty enjoying life - declining performance - feeling guilty - drink alcohol or frequently hung over on job - need a drink to get going






16. Everyday annoyances such as being stuck in traffic - that cause minor irritations and may have long-term ill effects if they continue or are surrounded by other stressful events






17. Sex - age - depression - previous exposure to suicide - ethanol/alcohol/drug abuse - rational thinking - social support system lacking - organized plan - no spouse or significant other - sickness






18. A stressor that is in demand - real or imagined - A stressor that can be social - psychological - spritual/physical - Psychological changes are life saving - A threat or demand is perceived and interpreted by the cerebral cortex.






19. Short Termed






20. Creates major distress and long lasting disruptive changes in person's life.






21. Heart rate - Blood pressure - breathing - sweating - Huge blood flow changes - Senses and perception changes - Parasympathetic NC is turned off or reduced






22. Marital - children - parents - financial






23. Strong stressors that occur suddenly - affecting many people at once






24. Is prolonged unrelieved stress also called cumulative stress.






25. Natural reaction of the mind and body to demand place on it --Pleasant of Unpleasant.






26. A heavy duty stress that causes psychological and physical discomfort for 2 days to a month.






27. A stressor that is perceived to be negative.






28. Central Nervous System - Sympathetic Nervous System - Parasympathetic Nervous system






29. Breath in for a count of 4 - hold for count of 4 and exhale for count of 4.






30. A stressor that is perceived to be negative.






31. May exhibit irrational behavior such as repetitive non productive activities.






32. Denial Phase - Anger Phase - Bargaining Phase - Depression Phase - Acceptance Phase






33. May experience auditory changes - loss of peripheral vision - and depth perception






34. Can be acute or chronic.






35. Frustration with the system - with society - workplace...






36. Short Termed






37. A stressor that is in demand - real or imagined - A stressor that can be social - psychological - spritual/physical - Psychological changes are life saving - A threat or demand is perceived and interpreted by the cerebral cortex.






38. A heavy duty stress that causes psychological and physical discomfort for 2 days to a month.






39. Loss/change in important relationship - expresses hopelessness - depression - guilt - change in sleep and/ or appetite - minimal social support - alcohol/ substance abuse - legal problems/financial problems - under investigation - talks about death






40. A stressor that is perceived to be positive.






41. Visualization - mental imagery - guided Imagery - unguided imagery - thought stopping/blocking/focusing - tactical breathing - breath for count of 4 - hold for 4 - exhale - progressive muscular relaxation






42. Is prolonged unrelieved stress also called cumulative stress.






43. A phenomenon in which victims of major catastrophes or strong personal stressors feel long-lasting effects that may include re-experiencing the event in a vivid flashback or dream






44. Visual changes - time perception changes - hearing perception changes - memory changes - heightened sense of alertness - elevated heart rate and breathing






45. Avoid - alter - adapt






46. 1. Exercise 2. eat right 3. get enough sleep 4. manage anger 5. know your limits 6. know the difference between achievement and perfection