Download Understanding Stress: Myths, Signs, and Coping Mechanisms and more Quizzes Introduction to Sociology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Myths about stress DEFINITION 1 1.stress is the same for everybody. 2. Stress is always bad for you. -Eustress is stress that is good stress that challenges us or moves us foreward but if we get too much of that it becomes bad 3.Stress is everywhere, so you cant reduce it. - there are certain things we can do to take better care of ourselves thus reducing it. TERM 2 50 common signs of stress DEFINITION 2 1.Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain 2.Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams 3.Gritting, grinding teeth 4. Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts 5.stuttering or stammering 6. Trouble learning new information 7.Tremors, trembling of lips, hands 8.Forgetfulness,disorganization, confusion 9.Neck ache,back pain,muscle spasms 10.Difficulty in making decisions TERM 3 Cont'd DEFINITION 3 11.Light headedness,faintness,dizziness 12.Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed 13.Ringing,buzzing or "popping sounds" 14.Frequent crying spells or suicidal thoughts 15.Frequent blushing or sweating 16.Feelings of loneliness or worthlessness 17.cold or sweaty hands/feet 18.Little interest in appearance/punctuality 19.Dry mouth, problems swallowing 20.Nervous habits, fidgeting, feet tapping TERM 4 Cont'd DEFINITION 4 21.Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores 22.Increased frustration,irritability,edginess 23.Rashes,itching, hives, "goosebumps" 24.Overreaction to petty annoyances 25.Unexplained or frequent allergy attacks 26.Increased # of minor accidents 27.Heart burn,stomach pain,nausea 28.Obsessive or compulsive behavior 29.excess belching and or flatulance 30.Reduced work efficiency or productivity TERM 5 Cont'd DEFINITION 5 31.Constipation or diarrhea 32.Lies or excuses to cover up poor work 33.Difficulty breathing, sighing 34.Rapid mumbled speech 35.Sudden attacks of panic 36.excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness 37.Chest pain,palpitations 38.Problems in communication, sharing 39.Frequent urination 40.Social withdrawal and isolation TERM 6 Cont'd DEFINITION 6 41.Poor sexual desire or performance 42.Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue 43.Excess anxiety, worry, guilt, nervousness 44.Frequent use of over the counter drugs 45.Increased anger, frustration,hostility 46.Weight gain or loss without diet 47.Depression or wild mood swings 48.Increased smoking,alcohol or drug use 49.Increased or decreased appetite 50.Excessive gambling or impulse buying TERM 7 ABCX Crisis Model Reuben Hill DEFINITION 7 A=the event and related hardship (ex. death of a parent) B=The family's crisis meeting resources such as financial, health, education, psychological well-being, religious faith, etc. C=Perception X=A+B+C X=Crisis TERM 8 Roller Coaster Effect of Crisis DEFINITION 8 "U" shaped curve-at top of curve 1. A period of disorganization, after the bottoming out and when the family begins to recover 2. an angle of recovery, top of "U" after recovery 3. A new level of organization either higher or lower. TERM 9 Pauline Boss DEFINITION 9 Believes the "C" factor is the most important and least studied factor in the ABCX model. TERM 10 Double ABCX Model of Family Crisis DEFINITION 10 *look at model in notebook
