Chapter 9 Notes

Stress Chapter 9

 Stress: is the response of the body to the demands of

daily living

 Stressor: is a source or cause of stress

 General Adaptation Syndrome: is a series of body

changes that result from stress

 (GAS) Three Stages:

1. Alarm Stage: Body gets ready for a quick action, during

this stage adrenaline: a hormone that prepares the body to

react during times of stress or emergency is excreted into

the bloodstream.

 Your heart rate and blood pressure increase

 Digestion Slows

 Muscles contract

 Breathing and sweating increase

 Mental Activity increases

 Pupils Dilate

 Stage called the fight or flight stage

2. Resistance Stage: Body attempts to regain internal

balance

 Pupils constrict

 Saliva increases

 Heart Rate decreases

 Blood Pressure Decreases

 Blood flow to muscles decreases

 Muscles Relax

 First two stages are healthy

 Exhaustion Stage: wear and tear on the body increases

the risk of injury, illness and premature death

 People who have difficulty dealing with stress

 Stress Management Skills: techniques to deal and manage

stressful situations

1. Use Responsible decision making skills

2. Keep a time management plan

3. Keep a budget

4. Talk with responsible adults

5. Have a support network of friends

 How to protect yourself during stressful situations:

1. Participate in physical activity

2. Write in a journal

3. Use Breathing techniques

4. Eat a healthful diet

5. Get plenty of rest and sleep

 Complete Life Change Scale