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