Stress

It is a physical and emotional response to challenges or demands that we perceive as overwhelming or threatening. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as work pressures, relationship issues, financial problems, or major life changes.

• Pain

• Stress

• Trauma

This is the initial reaction to a stressor. The body recognizes the threat and activates the "fight or flight" response, which involves the release of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.

• Alarm Stage

• Resistance Stage

• Exhaustion Stage

If the stress continues for an extended period, the body's resources become depleted, and its ability to cope diminishes.

• Alarm Stage

• Resistance Stage

• Exhaustion Stage

Which behavior is more likely to be exhibited by someone with a Type B personality?

• Constantly feeling rushed

• Engaging in multiple tasks simultaneously

• Taking a calm and leisurely approach to tasks

During this phase, the physiological systems stabilize and attempt to return to normal, but they remain on high alert.

• Alarm Stage

• Resistance Stage

• Exhaustion Stage

This test was given to 2500 male American sailors to assess how many life events they had experienced in the previous six months

• Faces Pain Rating Scale

• Social Readjustment Rating Scale

• Social Military Rating Scale

What characteristic is most commonly associated with a Type A personality?

• Relaxed and easy-going

• High levels of competitiveness and ambition

• Enjoying a slower pace of life

How might a Type A individual typically react to a missed deadline?

• They might feel indifferent or unconcerned

• They may experience frustration and stress, striving to quickly resolve the situation

• They would calmly adjust their schedule without much fuss

is a scanning technique used to measure activity in the brain by tracking the changes in flow of oxygenated blood.

• FMRI

• cerebral blood flow

• pulse oximeter

a part of the brain previously shown to be associated with negative emotions such as sadness and fear, as well as increased vigilance to threat-related cues.

• right prefrontal cortex

• left prefrontal cortex

• medial prefrontal cortex