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Chapter 5
Mental and Emotional Health
Lesson 3Managing Stress
Building Vocabulary
stressThe body's response to real or imagined dangers or other life events
positive stress Stress that can help you reach your goals
distressNegative stress, is stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do, or stress that causes you discomfort
stressor Anything that causes stress
LESSON 3
Managing StressBIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health.
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Building Vocabulary
fight-or-flight-response The body’s way of responding to threats
adrenalineA hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood, giving your body extra energy
fatigue Tiredness
time management Strategies for using time efficiently
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Managing StressBIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health.
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What is Stress?
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Managing StressBIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health.
stress The body's response to real or imagined dangers or other life events
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New Vocabulary
Stress is a normal part of life, and it isn’t always bad. Many events that can cause stress are also rewarding.
What is Stress?
distress Negative stress, is stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do, or stress that causes you discomfort
LESSON 3
Managing StressBIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health.
positive stress Stress that can help you reach your goals
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New Vocabulary
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A little bit of positive stress can motivate you to do your best. However, when you face too much distress, it can cause health problems.
Causes of Stress
Anything that causes stress is a stressor.
stressor Anything that causes stress
LESSON 3
Managing StressBIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health.
Lesson Home
New Vocabulary
LESSON 3
Managing StressBIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health.
How Your Body Responds to Stress
Suppose that you are riding your bike down the road. Suddenly, a car pulls out right in front of you. As you squeeze the brake, you feel your heart speed up and your stomach clench. What you are experiencing is the fight-or-flight response.
fight-or-flight response The body’s way of responding to threats
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New Vocabulary
LESSON 3
Managing StressBIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health.
How Your Body Responds to Stress
When you encounter a stressor, your brain signals your body to begin producing adrenaline. The release of adrenaline triggers a process that affects nearly every part of your body.
adrenaline A hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood, giving your body extra energy
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New Vocabulary
LESSON 3
Managing StressBIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health.
How Your Body Responds to Stress
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How Stress Affects Your Health
fatigue Tiredness
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Managing StressBIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health.
Physical effects of stress can include:
• headaches• back pain• fatigue• upset stomach • sleep problem
• weight gain• high blood pressure• heart disease• decreased immunity against
infections.
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How Stress Affects Your Health
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Managing StressBIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health.
Mental and emotional effects of stress can include: • feelings of anxiety, anger, or sadness• forgetfulness and inability to focus• loss of interest in activities
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How Stress Affects Your Health
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Managing StressBIG IDEA Keeping stress under control will improve all aspects of your health.
Social effects of stress can include: • conflicts in your relationships• withdrawing from friends and family members
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