Across
- 3. stress disorder stress-related disorder characterized by flashbacks, feelings of numbness, and difficulty sleeping after an extremely stressful event
- 5. body system consisting of organs that work together to create new human life; is different between males and females
- 8. positive stress that encourages growth and motivation
- 11. ability to think, reason, and remember
- 12. physiological stress reaction in which the body mobilizes its resources to fight off or escape from a perceived threat; also called the stress response
- 13. relaxation technique that involves paying careful attention to the body, scanning it for signs of tension, and then releasing that tension
- 16. reappraisal act of thinking about the good aspects of stressful events
- 19. management practice of devoting the appropriate amount of time to each task, only committing to tasks you have time for, and prioritizing tasks; helps people reach goals and reduce stress
- 22. physiological reaction in which the body returns to its resting state after a stressful event
- 23. body’s physical and psychological reactions to situations people perceive as threats
- 24. factors that lead to stress
- 25. management process of using strategies to reduce the impact of the stress response and handle threatening situations in positive ways
- 26. relaxation technique that involves imagining one’s self in a pleasant environment
Down
- 1. stress that causes negative feelings and harmful health effects
- 2. body system consisting of organs, tissues, and cells that defend against infection
- 4. muscle relaxation relaxation technique that involves tensing and then relaxing each part of the body until the whole body feels relaxed
- 6. body system that consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that trade information throughout the body
- 7. stress caused by repeated, long-lasting exposure to severe stressors, such as neglect and abuse, violence, or loss of a loved one
- 9. act of using relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, visualization, focused attention, and guided movements, while focusing intensely on the present
- 10. body system that consists of glands, which secrete hormones to regulate body processes
- 14. hormones chemicals that coordinate the fight-or-flight response; include epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol
- 15. body system consisting of organs that take in foods, pass nutrients from these sources into the bloodstream, and then expel waste out of the body
- 17. mental illness that develops as a result of stressful events; examples include acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- 18. body system that transports blood throughout the body; consists of the heart and blood vessels
- 19. extreme stress due to deeply disturbing events
- 20. state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion
- 21. type of stress caused by the constant presence of technology