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chapter 8
vocab and definition
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Health Care
10th Grade
03/22/2012

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stress
Definition
reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands.
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perception
Definition
is the act of becoming aware through the senses.
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stressor
Definition
anything that causes stress
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biological stressors
Definition
illnesses, disabilities, or injuries
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environmental stressors
Definition
poverty, pollution, crowding, noise, or ntural disasters
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cognitive or thinking stressors
Definition
the way you perceive a situation or how it affects you and the world around you
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personal behavior stressors
Definition
negative reactions in the body and mind caused by using tobacco, alcohol, other drugs, or by a lack of physical activity
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life situation stressors
Definition
the death of a pet, the separation or divorce of parents, or having trouble in relationships with peers
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nervous system and endocrine system
Definition
two major body systems active during the body's response to stressors
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physical fatigue
Definition
when the muscles work vigorously for long periods of time
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psychological fatigue
Definition
results from constant worry, overwork, depression, boredom, isolation, or feeling overwhelmed by too many responsibilities
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pathological fatigue
Definition
tiredness brought on by overworking the body's defenses in fighting disease
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pyschosomatic response
Definition
physical reaction that results from stress rather than from an injury or illness
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chronic stress
Definition
stress from a long term problem that are beyond a person's control
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stress management skills
Definition
skills that help an individual handle stress in a healthful, effective way
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realxation response
Definition
state of calm that can be reached if one or more relaxation techniques are practiced regularly
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anxiety
Definition
condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
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resiliency
Definition
the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis
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protective factors
Definition
condition that shield individuals from the negative consequences of exposure to risk
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