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Stress Management

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 46 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






2. 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






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






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






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






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






7. A stressor that is perceived to be positive.






8. Can be acute or chronic.






9. 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






10. Avoid - alter - adapt






11. 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






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






13. Is prolonged unrelieved stress also called cumulative stress.






14. A stressor that is perceived to be positive.






15. A stressor that is perceived to be negative.






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






17. 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






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






19. Short Termed






20. 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.






21. 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






22. 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






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






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






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






26. Marital - children - parents - financial






27. 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






28. 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.






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






30. Can be acute or chronic.






31. Marital - children - parents - financial






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






33. 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






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






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






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






37. 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






38. A stressor that is perceived to be negative.






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






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






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






42. Is prolonged unrelieved stress also called cumulative stress.






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






44. Short Termed






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






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