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