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Wellness Chapter 9 Vocab Words
Wellness Chapter 9 vocabulary words
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Fitness
9th Grade
05/18/2011

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stress
Definition
body and minds reaction to everyday demands
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eustress
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positive stress
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distress
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negative stress
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stressor
Definition
any stimulus that produces a stress response
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biological stressors
Definition
those that come from biochemical imbalances, mental or physical illness, disabilities or injuries
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environmental stressors
Definition

such as poverty, pollution, crowding, noise or natural disasters

 

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cognitive or thinking stressors
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such as the way you perceive a situation or what you expect from it
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personal behavior stressors
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negative reactions in the body and mind caused by using tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs, or not exercising
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life situations
Definition
having a relative or pet die, parents who separate or divorce, or trouble in relationships with peers
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the two major systems of the body that are active during the bodies response to stressors
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endocrine and nervous system
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alarm
Definition
first stage in the stress response, when the body and mind go on high alert
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adrenaline
Definition
"emergency hormone" secreted by adrenal glands to prepare the body to respond to a stressor
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resistance
Definition
second stage in the stress response, when the body tries to repair its damage from the streusel event and return to its normal state
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fatigue
Definition
third stage of the stress response, resulting in a tired feeling, that lowers ones level of activity
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physical fatigue
Definition
may occur at the end of a long day or after exercise, when the body produces waste products in the form of lactic acid from the muscles and carbon dioxide from all the body's cells
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pathological fatigue
Definition
tiredness brought on by overworking the body's defenses in fighting disease (the flu, being overweight, poor nutrition, alcohol and caffeine are all factors)
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psycological fatigue

Definition
constant worry, over-work, depression, boredom and isolation
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what can prolonged or repeated periods of stress lead/result in?
Definition

stress related illnesses

they can range from minor to life threatening

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what are the three things apart of the hardy personality?
Definition

change, commitment, control

 

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what are the 5 stages of grief?
Definition

1. denial

2. anger

3. bargaining

4. depression

5. acceptance

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what stage is denial in the 5 stages of grief?

 

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what stage is anger in the 5 stages of grief?
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what stage is bargaining in the 5 stages of grief?
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3
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what stage is depression in the 5 stages of grief?
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what stage is acceptance in the 5 stages of grief?
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denial
Definition
initial reaction to any loss
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anger
Definition
critical, demanding or uncooperative
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bargaining
Definition
pray or promise to change only if the person or object can be returned, even for a little while
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depression
Definition
silence and withdrawal, disbelief, isolation and anger
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acceptance
Definition
sense of power, face reality
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stress tolerance
Definition
the amount of stress you can handle
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psychosomatic response
Definition
physical condition change of something that has just happened (mind and body)
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support group
Definition
a group of people that provide information and advice
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time management skills
Definition
set of principles that help you get things done more effectively and reduce stress
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physical signs of stress
Definition
headaches, trembling, upset stomach, migraines, sweating, dry mouth, back pain
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emotional signs of stress
Definition
frustration, boredom, being quick to anger, crying, confusion
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behavioral signs of stress
Definition
not eating, overeating, fidgeting, verbal or physical outbursts, using alcohol, drugs, smoking...
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