Chapter 3 Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. Response The body’s immediate reaction to danger preparing for action
  2. 3. Suppression Reduced ability of the immune system due to stress
  3. 6. Component Physical body reactions like increased heart rate or blood pressure
  4. 7. Coping Managing stress by regulating emotional responses
  5. 9. Component The brain’s interpretation or appraisal of a situation
  6. 10. Reframing Changing how you think about a situation to reduce stress
  7. 11. Stage The body’s resources are depleted leading to illness
  8. 14. Component External factors events or situations that cause stress
  9. 15. Situation A stressor that offers an opportunity for growth
  10. 16. A hormone released during stress that helps in the short term but is harmful if prolonged
  11. 18. Component Feelings such as fear anxiety or frustration triggered by stress
  12. 20. Nervous System The system that activates the body during stress
  13. 22. Stress Disorder A mental health condition triggered by trauma
  14. 24. Situation Stress from an actual loss such as death or breakup
  15. 28. Coping Managing stress by addressing the source of the problem
  16. 30. Adaptation Syndrome The body’s three stage response to long term stress
  17. 31. Response A stress reaction where the body becomes still or immobilized
  18. 33. Appraisal Evaluation of whether you have the resources to cope
  19. 34. Axis A system involving the hypothalamus pituitary gland and adrenal glands that regulates long term stress
  20. 35. A hormone that increases heart rate and prepares the body for action
Down
  1. 1. Any event or situation that triggers a stress response
  2. 4. Negative stress that can harm health and well being
  3. 5. Focusing on the present moment without judgment
  4. 8. Stage The body adapts but remains under stress
  5. 12. The process of evaluating a situation as threatening or manageable
  6. 13. Situation A perceived potential for harm or loss
  7. 17. Repeatedly thinking about stressful situations or worries
  8. 19. Stage The initial reaction where the body activates defenses
  9. 21. Positive motivating stress that can enhance performance
  10. 23. Appraisal First judgment of whether something is a threat challenge or irrelevant
  11. 25. A normal physical and psychological response to demands or threats
  12. 26. Helplessness Belief that you have no control over outcomes
  13. 27. Refusing to acknowledge a stressful reality
  14. 29. Stress Long term stress that can damage physical and mental health
  15. 32. Avoiding stress through distraction