Stress Terminology

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Across
  1. 3. A demand made upon the adaptive capacities of the mind and body.
  2. 4. Results from a short term stressor, it appears suddenly, is usually intense then disappears quickly.
  3. 6. With the right amount of stress we can be __________.
  4. 8. Any event or situation that an individual perceives as a threat that causes us to either adapt or initiate a stress response.
  5. 9. The negative effects of stress that drains us energy and surpass our ability to cope.
  6. 10. With too little stress we can be __________.
Down
  1. 1. irregular, occasional, or sporadic
  2. 2. The positive and desirable stress that keeps life interesting and helps to motivate and inspire.
  3. 5. Long-term stress resulting in problems that don't go away.
  4. 7. With too much stress we can be __________.