Mental Health: Stress Adaptations

3. a harmful, unhealthy response that disrupts the the integrity of the individual
5. learned patterns from prior occurrences
8. sympathetic nervous response, or “the state manifested by a specific syndrome which consists of all the nonspecifically induced changes within a biologic system”
11. elements that influence the perception and response to a stressful event
14. initial cognitive response to a precipitating event
15. Assessment of abilities to deal with the situation
17. vulnerabilities that influence the physical, emotional, or social adaptations
18. mindful practice that focuses intention on breathing, peace, and casting off negative thoughts
19. hereditary factors that influence responses
20. Assessment of abilities to deal with the situation

1. a positive, healthy behavior that maintains the integrity of the individual
2. outcome of event perceived as potentially pleasurable
4. ability to view a situation objectively and develop a solution
6. personal awareness and evaluation of the significance of the event
7. ability to discuss stressful factors with an empathetic individual or support system
9. a stimulus that triggers a stress response, leading to significant adjustment in lifestyle
10. coping strategy involving participation in something enjoyable, including deep breathing or use of gross motor skills such as sports or jogging
12. outcome of event holds no personal significance for individual
13. positive adaptation in response to adversity
16. outcome of event could be challenging, threatening, or result in loss for the individual