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Chapter 8 Vocabulary
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Health Care
10th Grade
03/19/2014

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stress
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the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
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perception
Definition
the act of becoming aware through the senses
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stressor
Definition
anything that causes stress
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psychosomatic response
Definition
a physical reaction from stress rathor than from an injury or illness
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chronic stress
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stress associated with long-term problems that are beyond a person's control
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stress-management skills
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skills that help an individual handle stress in a healthful, effective way
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relaxation response
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a state of calm that can be reached if one or more relaxation techniques are practiced regularly
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anxiety
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the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
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depression
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a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
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resiliency
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the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis
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protective factors
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conditions that shield individuals from the negative consequences of exposure to risk
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