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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 stressor that is perceived to be positive.






4. 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






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






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






7. Short Termed






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






9. Marital - children - parents - financial






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






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. 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






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






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






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






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






17. Marital - children - parents - financial






18. 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






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






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






21. Avoid - alter - adapt






22. 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






23. Short Termed






24. Can be acute or chronic.






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






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






29. 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






30. Is prolonged unrelieved stress also called cumulative stress.






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






32. 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






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






34. Can be acute or chronic.






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






36. A stressor that is perceived to be positive.






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 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.






39. Is prolonged unrelieved stress also called cumulative stress.






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






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






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






43. 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






44. 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






45. 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






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