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






2. A stressor that is perceived to be negative.






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






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






5. 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






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






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






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






9. Marital - children - parents - financial






10. 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






11. 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






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






13. Avoid - alter - adapt






14. 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






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






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






17. 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






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






19. Is prolonged unrelieved stress also called cumulative stress.






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






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






22. 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.






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






24. Short Termed






25. Can be acute or chronic.






26. A stressor that is perceived to be negative.






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






28. Is prolonged unrelieved stress also called cumulative stress.






29. 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






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






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






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






33. 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






34. Short Termed






35. 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.






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






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






38. A stressor that is perceived to be positive.






39. Marital - children - parents - financial






40. 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






41. A stressor that is perceived to be positive.






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






43. 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






44. 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






45. Can be acute or chronic.






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