Stress Before You Read. ‘Create'a K-W-L Chart. Make.a three-colum; chart. In the first cc “umn, list what you know about stress. In the’ id collimn, list what ‘you want to know about. «this topic. Asyou read, __ use the third column'to ‘summarize what you" 7 deatned: co eee iy Stage Fright. Cari woke up this morning with a vague sense of dread. Now, sitting at her desk at school, she has butterflies in her stomach and her palms are sweaty. Today is oral report day, and Cari is next. She is nervous about speaking in front of her classmates. Why do you think Cari is experiencing these symptoms? How might she try to calm herself for the presentation? 3 Explain your thoughts in a paragraph. New Vocabulary. “\-b. perception. ie stressor QED How you think about a challenge determines whether you will experience positive or negative stress. What Is Stress? Review Vocabulary — Feeling stress is a natural part of life. Stress is the reaction be stress (Ch.2, Lt) of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands. It “5 {© might appear quickly, like when you are late and running to SHa catch the bus. Stress can also slowly build for days, like when s uh you feel the pressure to perform well in your next basketball a: game or on a final exam, Often, situations associated with stress are unavoid- able. How much the stress of an event affects you, however, depends in part on your ‘Perception of it. Perception is the act of becoming aware through the senses. For example, based |<, 08 your perception, you might believe that a disagreement _¢ 7 with a friend has rained your relationship. Your friend, on the other hand, might believe that you'll eventually work out the issue. Because of your perception of the event, you are more likely to experience a higher level of stress about the situation than your friend is. 92. Chapter 4 Managing tess and Coping with Loss‘Your reaction to stressful events depends on your previ- ous experiences, If you enjoy playing in a band, performing “a Solo may not make you nervous. However, if you've made a mistake during a band performance, you might worry about how well you'll play during a solo. Reacting to Stress Some people believe that stress is always unhealthy, Stress can have hoth a positive and a negative effect. Positive stress can motivate you. For example, this type of stress can inspire you to work harder if you have a deadline approaching. Stress has a negative effect, however, when it interferes with your ability to perform. It might cause you to feel di tracted, overwhelmed, impatient, frustrated, or even angry. Negative stress can harm your health. Understanding the causes of stress and how you respond to it will help you develop effective stress-management skills. Causes of Stress GELIESD Stressors vary among individuals and groups, A stressor is anything that causes stress, Stressors can be real or imagined, anticipated or unexpected. People, objects, places, events, and situations are all potential stressors. Certain stressors, like sirens, affect most people the same way—causing heightened alertness. As you've learned, the specific effects of most stressors will depend on your experiences and perceptions. What causes stress for you may not cause stress for someone else. Figure 4.2 on page 94 identifies some common teen stressors. Figure 4.1 Meeting the demands of an active schedule ‘en be stressful. How do you deal with the stresses of a regular school day? AG READING CHECK Explain How can your perception of an event affect the amount of stress you feel? ‘Academic Vocabulary 7 anticipate (verb): to expect Lesson 1 Understanding Stress 93(QuickPass*|err1ces } Visit [Link] and use this code to complete the Student HF Web Activity on the effects of stress. cA READING CHECK ui it What are the three stages of the body's stress response? Gerace) ay Peas * School demands Ue. 94 chapter 4 Managing Suess and Coping with Loss Your Body's Response to Stressors CENEIDD Stressors activate the nervous system and specific hormones. ‘When you perceive something to be dangerous, difficult, or painful, your body automatically begins a stress response, For example, if you walk by your neighbors’ house and their dog barks, you would likely feel startled and your heart might start racing. The sudden, loud. barking is a stressor that affects you automatically, without any thought. Both your nervous system and endocrine system are active during your body's response to stress. This physical response is largely involuntary, or automatic. The stress response, which occurs regardless of the type of stressor, involves three stages * Alarm. Your mind and body go on high alert. This reac- tion, illustrated in Figure 4.3, is sometimes referred to as the “fight-or-fiight” response because it prepares your body either to defend itself or to flee from a threat. + Resistance. If exposure to a stressor continues, your body adapts and reacts to the stressor. You may perform at a higher level and with more endurance for a brief period. Fatigue. If exposure to stress is prolonged, your body loses its ability to adapt. You begin to tire and lose the ability to manage other stressors effectively. Buea tts ieee are se fern aes! (Thinking) 5 + Unsafe * Changes in = Poor Taking on a ‘probiemewien | nelghbortiood | body self-esteem busy schedule ‘ends, | + Media (rv, + liness + Personal | + Relationship bullying meses) | nay |. appearance issues + Peer pressure nae spicy + Not fitting in: | smoking +Family Using alcoho! + Natural problems, abuse or other drugs disasters “i '* Moving or Tio! | Threat of changing acl terrorist attacks + Breaking up 3 with a girlfriend | 72" or boyfriend | * Global warmingAlarm begins when the ‘hypothalamus, a small area at the base of the brain, receives danger signals from other parts of the brain. The hypothalamus releases a hormone that acts on the pituitary gland. ‘The pituitary gland secretes a hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands. e-. The adrenal glands secrete adrenaline. Adrenaline is the “emergency hormone" that prepares the body to respond to stressor. Physical Symptoms + Dilated pupils } * increase in perspiration * Faster heart rate and pulse. _ + Rise in blood pressure ‘ + Faster respiration rate | * Narrowing of arteries to | internal organs and skin | ‘Increased blood flowto > muscles and brain | * Increase in muscle tension | > * Release of blood sugar, fats, nn and cholesterol Stress and Your Health ‘The physical changes that take place in your body during the stress response can take a toll on your body. Prolonged i stress can lead to a psychosomatic response, « physical reac- tion that results from stress rather than from an injury or illness. Some of the physical effects of stress include ; * headache, | £ * aweakened immune system, * high blood pressure, bruxism, clenching the jaw or grinding the teeth, and * digestive disorders, ji, Mental/emotional and social effects of stress include dif- | ficulty concentrating, irritability, and mood swings, Using | alcohol or drugs to relieve stress may create more problems, | : if the person begins abusing these substances. Lesson 1 Understanding Stress 95atl School is @ cause of stress for many teens. Ina study that examined what worried teens most about going back to school, nearly a third named schoolwork. Almost as many teens reported that they were worried about social concerns and physical appearance issues. The results of the study found that > 32 percent reported schoolwork issues. ) 30 percent reported social issues. > 25 percent reported physical appearance issues. b- 3 percent reported extracurricular issues. 10 percent reported no worries about returning to school. Identifying the causes of stress in your life is the first step to handling it. If you know the cause, you can figure out how to prevent it or at least reduce its effects on you. ~ Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary "4. Define the word perception. 2.- What are three cognitive stressors for teens? 3. Identify the two body systems involved in the stress response. - Thinking Critically 4. Synthesize. Identify one way that stress has had a positive effect on your performance. 5, Analyze. Explain how a person in an extremely high-stress situation is able to accomplish an incredible feat of strength, such as lifting a car to free a person trapped underneath. 96 Chapter 4 Managing Stress and Coping with Loss ae How Stressed Out Are You? _ ‘The study received completed surveys from 600 teens. 1. How many teens felt that issues other than schoolwork caused them stress? 2. How many teens experienced no worries about returning to school? 3. QUE) what worries you about returning to school? How do you cope with the stress of new classes? Concept Number and Operations: Percents A percent is a ratio comparing a umber to 100. It can also be represented asa fraction with 100 as the denominator. To find the percent of a number, change the percent to a fraction or decimal, then multiply by the number. Visit [Link] and use this code to complete the Interactive GRRONICAS J Study Guide for this lesson. Applying Health Skills 6. Analyzing Influences. Describe ways that peer influence might increase the amount of stress that teens experience, Writing Critically 7. Expository. Write a paragraph describing the positive and negative effects that stress has on your emotions. After completing the lesson, review and analyze your response to the Real Life Issues question on page 9.Managing Stress qn a EUGE voucn mmanage stress by ears a ing sks to reduce the Ways to Handie Stress. Common ways to manage stress are: amount and impact of stoning to musi Before You Read — Create a Cluster Chart. Seng ie win |} "a Paes eeey oe f | it"Stress-Management, Skills." Use surround- ing eles to define ELD Write 2 paragraph describing how you manage and describe this term. stress. As you read, continue filling in the chart with When Stress Becomes a Problem more details | | Identifying what is stressful is the first step | i learning how to manage stress. You are keenly aware of stress when its cause is obvious, such as when you're late for an appointment, your computer crashes while you're doing homework, or when you realize that you've left the materials you need to complete a project at home. When you know the source of stress, you can find E ‘ways to resolve the problem. Unfortunately, people often don't New Vocabulary ' recognize the stressors in their lives. Many times, people rec- hoenoee cee i ognize that they're feeling stressed only after the stress has > relaxation response begun to affect their health. ‘The effects of stress are additive, meaning they build up Review Vocabulary over time. Unless you find ways of managing stress, it will > stress management take a physical and mental toll on’you. An increasing num- skills (Ch.2, L1) ber of teens are experiencing chronic stress, stress associated > resilient (Ch.3, L.1) with long-term problems that are beyond a person’s control For these individuals, stress has become a constant burden that can last for months Fortunately, there are positive actions you can take to deal with stress. Although you can’t eliminate all stress from your life, you can manage it, The trick is to learn strategies to keep stress from building up and to deal with individual Stressors effectively. Lesson 2 Managing Stess 97Stress-Management Techniques ~ GEMIEED You can develop strategies to both avoid and reduce your stress, Stress-management skills help you manage stressors in a > healthful, effective way. Some skills involve strategies to'pre- vent stress. Others focus on coping with the impact of stress, FITNESS ZONE Avoiding and Limiting Stress eer arte is With*?chool, work, and every: Avoiding situations that cause stress is the easiest way to thing else, my friends and|_—-Teduce its effects. If you're unable to avoid a stressor, you can can get really stressed out.| ‘tty to restrict or limit the emount of stress you're exposed to. found that working out js the These are effective strategies you can try: best stress reliever. When i'm Use refusal skills. Determine whether you have time for feeling really stressed, 1 g0 a new activity before agreeing to take it on. If the new for 2 run, swim, or just shoot activity will add to your stress, use refusal skills to say some [Link] my own, no. You will learn about refusal skills in Chapter 8. Afterward, | always feel less stressed out. For more fitness * Plan ahead. Manage your time wisely by planning tips, visit the Online Fitness ahead. Think about how stressed you feel before a test. Zone at [Link]. Figure 4.4 lists ways to reduce stress when studying for and taking tests, * Think positively, We can’t control everything in our lives, ‘but we can control how we respond to events. A positive: outlook limits stress by shifting your perception and the way you react to a stressor. For example, try viewing a typical stressor, like a job interview, as a learning opportunity instead of a threat. Figure4.4__ Overcoming Test Anxiety Relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and stretching, can reduce stress. {| «Plan for tests well in advance, studying a little each night: yas n 40 outline material, highlighting and numbering jortant points to learn them quicki Pe ‘| « During a test, do some deep breathing. Get comfortable £ in your chair. Use positive self-talk such as “I can do uo) this!” or “Way to go!” Answer all the questions you are sure of, then go back and answer the ones that are more { * After getting your corrected test back, examine your | mistakes. If you don’t understand the correction, ask your teacher... 98 Chapter 4 Managing Stress and Coping with Loss1 Figure 4.5 Planning ahead <._can-help-youravoig-or limit stress———— What other actions can you take to manage stress? * Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. Using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs in an attempt to relieve stress will actually harm the body and cause more stress, Handling Stress and Reducing Its Effects Some stressors may be unavoidable. Some days you may be running late for school because the weather is bad, or the READING CHECK bus had a flat tire. If you have a part-time job, your boss Era How or might be stressed himself on some days, which makes your refusal ei help you workday stressful. For stressors that are unavoidable, try ee i to find ways to reduee their negative effects. To lower the impact of stress on your health, try these tip * Practice relaxation techniques. Deep breathing, thiiking pleasant thoughts, stretching, taking a warm bath, . getting a massage, and even laughing can relieve your . Academic Vocabulary ~ stress. Practicing these techniques regularly can help you _technique (noun):a achieve a relaxation response, a state of calm. Figure 4.6 method of accomplishing describes a relaxation technique. a desired aim + Redirect your energy. When intense energy-builds-up from stress, the best thing to do is use that energy in a | constructive way. You can put your nervous energy to good use by working on a creative project, going for a walk or a swim, jogging, riding your bike, or playing a game of pickup basketball. Figure 4.6. Progréssive Muscle Relaxation By practicing these relaxation techniques daily, you can prepare yourself ‘to manage stress when it occurs. Breathe deeply and slowly throughout the process. 1. Loosen your clothing and get comfortable. Lie down or relax in a comfortable chair. 2. Tighten the muscles in your toes. Hold for a count of 10. Relax. 3. Flex the muscles in your feet. Holdfor a count of 10, Relax. 4. Move slowly up your body, tensing and then relaxing the muscles in your legs, abdomen, back, shoulders, arms, neck, and face. Lesson 2 Managing Stress 99When Demands Are Too High Juan has too many commitments and is feeling the effects of stress, After his parents leave for work, he helps his younger brother get ready for school and ‘waits until his brother's school bus arrives. 1 eschool he volunteers on the yearbook -E committee, plays on the basketball and | soccer teams, and is taking extra classes to | © boost his grades and qualify for a college ® scholarship. At home, he helps his family bag. by doing chores. On weekends, he works at a local bookstore to earn his own money. Juggling all of his responsibilities has ‘ouan suggesting waye that he could manage his the following ~ questions to atide your thinking <6) 6 1. What are Juan's . Stressors? 2. Which stressors, if any, can he avoid of: prevent? How? 3. Which stressors cari he limit? How? 24. Which stress: management fod A READING CHECK Explain What three self-maintenance habits can reduce your level of stress? £5“ techniques'can help © Juan-deal with his “stress? ite * Seek support, Sometimes just talking about your problem can make you feel better. When you feel stressed, try confiding in someone you trust, such as a parent, guardian, sibling, teacher, or close friend. They can provide you with an objective view and valuable advice. Staying Healthy and Building Resiliency. ig care of your health is essential to stress CED 1 management. In addition to learning stress-management skills, devel- oping habits that maintain your general health will also help reduce the effects of stress. These self-maintenance habits help you deal with stress in positive ways. They can also play a role in preventing stress, reducing stress, and helping your mind and body recover from stress Get Adequate Rest ‘Too little sleep can affect your ability to concentrate, This can affect schoolwork, athletics, and even relationships. By contrast, adequate sleep can help you face the challenges and demands of the next day. Using time- management skills will allow you to get the eight to nine hours of sleep that you need each night. 100 Chapter 4 Managing Stress and Coping with LossGet Regular Physical Activity Participating in regular physical activity benefits your overall health whether or not you are 3 of stress. Physical activity can release Visit [Link] enous pent-up energy and clear your mind. Done regularly, exercise increases your energy level and your endurance. It helps you ‘foeling” the” etter sleep better, too. this code to go to the Interactive Health Tutor for more vocabulary practice. Eat Nutritious Foods Eating a variety of healthful foods and drinking plenty of water not only helps your body function properly, but it also reduces the effects of stress. In contrast, poor eating habits can contribute to stress, causing weakness, fatigue, and a reduced ability to concentrate. Overeating and sundereating can also put your body under stress. Beverages high in caffeine and sugar, such as coffee drinks or quick- energy drinks, can increase the effects of stress. You'll lea more about good nutrition in Chapters 10 and 11 By including selfmaintenance and stress-management strategies in your daily routine, you can become more resil- ent. This means you're able to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis. For example, you would probably feel disappointed if you didn’t win the part you wanted in the school play. A resilient teen would bounce back from this disappointment and work harder for the next, audition, Resiliency helps you handle difficulties and chal- lenges in healthful ways and achieve long-term success in spite of negative circumstances. (2 after You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 1, What is chronic stress? 2. Identify four strategies to avoid or limit stress. 3. Identify three relaxation techniques. Thinking Critically 4, synthesize. It’s Wednesday, and Ariana’s biology test is on Friday, As she sits down to study, her friend Conner calls and asks her to go out. ‘How might Ariana balance her activities and manage her stress? 5. Describe, Explain the role of positive thinking as a stress-management strategy, | ime Visit [Link] and use this code to complete the Interactive Study Guide for this lesson, Applying Health Skills 6. Practicing Healthful Behaviors. Some of the habits that you practice to maintain overall health can also help manage stress. Design a poster illustrating the habits that can help ‘you manage stress. Writing Critically 7. Personal. Evaluate your own wellness in regard to stress, Write a paragraph to explain your assessment. After completing the lesson, review and analyze your response to the Real Life Issues question on page 97. Lesson 2 Managing Suess 101Coping with Loss “er and Grief ‘helps you cope with loss and manage your feel- . Before You Read Losing a Close Relative. Kelly has always been close to her grandfa- ther. Every weekend they would spend time together, taking walks, watching movies, playing chess, or just talking, He has just passed away at the age of 92. Kelly misses him terribly and feels there is a big hole inher life vocabulary term. on a parate note card. For each term, write a defi- _ nition based on your current knowledge: As youread, fll in addi- tional information related to each term. If you were Kelly's friend, how might you comfort her as she tries to cope with the loss of her grandfather? Write a dialogue between you 2 and Kelly in which you offer support and sympathy. Cesure Acknowledging Loss New Vocabulary (CEMIEED Acknowledging a loss is one way to help begin > stages of grief ‘the healing process. >—closure- =e > ‘coping ‘You have probably experienced a loss that left you feeling > mourning sad. Perhaps you moved to a new city and left behind good > traumatic event friends. You may have even experienced the death of someone you love, Everyone experiences loss during their lives and the grief that it brings. For example, you may have felt the pain of rejection, the breakup of a relationship, or the death ofa pet, friend, or family member. Maybe you had to move or change schools and miss the friends you left behind. Grieving is a common and natural reaction to any loss that brings on strong emotions. Loss feels hurtful, but it does not have to be harmful. Immediately after the loss, you may feel that your life will never be the same, and that you may never recover. Again, these feelings are natural. Acknowledging and understanding your grief will help you begin the healing process. This in turn will help you to cope with the loss and manage your feelings. 102° Chapter'4 Managing st ess and Coping with LossExpressing Grief GEMIED The grieving process can help people accept the loss and start to heal. Feelings of loss are very personal. Some people feel sad- ness, guilt, or even anger. Some may talk about their loss; others may want to be alone. Sometimes people experience several or all of these emotions. The Grieving Process While everyone grieves in their own way, Swiss-American psychiatrist Elisabeth Kitbler-Ross noted that the grieving process includes stages of grief, a variety of reactions that ‘may surface as an individual makes sense of how a loss affects him or her. Not everyone goes through each stage, and the order may be different for each person. Here are the stages: * Denial or Numbness. It may be difficult to believe the loss has occurred, * Emotional Release. The loss is recognized. This stage often involve periods of crying. * Anger. The person uses anger because he or she feels, powerless and unfairly deprived. ‘+ Bargaining. As the reality of the loss sets in, the person may promise to change if what was lost can be returned, * Depression. Beyond the feelings of sadness, feelings of isolation, alienation, and hopelessness may occur. * Remorse. The person may become preoccupied with thoughts about how the loss could have been prevented. ‘Acceptance: The person faces the reality of the loss, and experiences closure, or the acceptance of a loss. Hope. Remembering becomes less painful, and the person begins to look ahead to the future. Experiencing and accepting your feelings during grieving is necessary for healing. These feelings are part of coping, or dealing successfully with difficult changes in your life. Lesson 3 Coping with Loss and Grief 103 Es READING CHECK Kk identify List the eight stages of grief. M Figure 4.7 Grieving isa process that you need not experience alone. How might receiving comfort and support help you through a loss?1 Figure 4.8 Memorial services and sites help people grieve and show respect. What are other ways toremembera loved one? | (QuickPass Explore [Link] and use this code to complete the Student Web Activity on gejef and coping with loss ADCS | Academic Vocabulary — rsoewtyoces | with sucess Coping with Death GEEIEEED coping with death involves receiving and showing support. Death is one of the most painful losses we can experience, Even if a person dies after a long illness, it’s likely that the survivors will grieve. If the death was sudden or traumatic, the survivors may also experience shock. Most people respond to loss by mourning, the act of showing sorrow or grief, Mourning includes talking about the person, experiencing the [Link] the loss, and searching for meaning It may be difficult for some people to move out of the mourn ing process. Dwelling on things that can’t be changed will only add to your hurt. Instead, try to think about how the relationship was-positive-in-your life- Showing Empathy Grieving alone makes the process more difficult, The friendship and support of others who are also grieving may make the process easier. If you can't talk to family and other: loved ones, try talking to a supportive friend. If you know someone who is grieving, there are ways you can show support, * Help the person to recall happy, positive memories, * Be a sympathetic listener, and use silence when appropriate. Sometimes, just nodding your head shows that you understand what the person is saying Don't rush the grieving process or attempt to rasolve the person's grief in one day. Remember, no one can lead another person through this process or hurry through it. 104 Chapter 4 Managing Stress and Coping with LossCommunity Support : ~~ cansntrningstucs acxtomnonaiome ates (2 READING HECK ‘i Common mourning rituals, such as memorial services, wakes, and funerals are events that celebrate the life of the person Explain What are ways to support someone who is grieving? who has died. Telling stories or describing why the person was special can help you move through the grieving process. ‘The clergy and mental health professionals who specialize in grief can also provide support. Coping with Traumatic Events EMILE support from family, friends, and community resources can help individuals recover from a traumatic event. ‘A traumatic event is any event that has a stressful impact sufficient to overwhelm: your normal coping strategies. Trau- matic events are sudden and shocking, such as accidents, violent assaults, suicides, and natural disasters. After a traumatic event, you may question your sense of security and confidence. Seek support from family members, friends, and community groups and agencies to help you manage your shock and grief. Also, trying to resume your normal activities can help you through the grieving process. iy : a After You Read N Visit [Link] and use this code to complete the Interactive Study Guide for ths lesson. Graoniess J] Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 1, Identify the stages of grief. 2. Define the term coping. 3, List three examples of a traumatic event. Thinking Critically 4, Analyze. How might coping with a death resulting ‘from a long-term illness differ from coping with a sudden death caused by an accident? 5. Apply. Recall a story of personal loss that you read about in a book or saw ina movie. Write a paragraph that describes the process of grieving that the main character went through. ‘Applying Health skills 6. Communication Skills. Write a letter expressing caring and empathy to a friend who is grieving for a loved one. Writing Critically 7. Expository. Write a paragraph describing ways that people in the community and community support groups can help someone who is coping with a loss. After completing the lesson, review and analyze your response to the Real Life Issues question on page 102. Lesson 3. Coping with Loss and Grief 105Va i Gidea 4 PUT king Critically Video After reading the question’ or statement, write a short answer using complete sentences Health éSpotlight With the information you have learned from the chapter, go back and view the videos and 7. Identify, What are the five categories of discuss asa class. stressors? 8. Infer. How would trying an activity for the =e first time affect your stress level? 9. Synthesize. Suppose you've been assigned to work on a project with three students you don't know. How might this affect your perception of doing the 1, ___is the reaction ofthe body and project? tind to everyday challenges and demands. 49, Vocabulary Review Use the vocabulary terms listed on page 107 to complete the following statements. Analyze. Describe how 2. Anything that causes stress is called ‘mental fatigue that results a(n) from stress can affect your ability to study. 3. A physical reaction that results from stress rather than from an injury or illness is ‘11, Describe. List three physi- called a(n) cal symptoms of stress. 42. infer. You've spent three months feeling Understanding Key Concepts stressed while studying for an important After reading the question or statement, select exam. What impact could this stress have the correct answer on your health? 4, The amount of stress that you experience eee x : 1--the type-of friends that you have, bb. where you go to school. Vocabulary Review your perception of stressors. Gorrect the sentences below by replacing the d. how your parents respond to stress. italicized term with the correct vocabulary term. 5. During which stage of the body's stress 13, Using refusal skills, planning ahead, and response are hormones released? practicing relaxation techniques are a. Resistance examples of chronic stress. b. Alarm © Patigua 1, You are relaxed if you are able to adapt effectively and recover from disappoint- oo ment, difficulty, or crisis 6. Which ofthe following is not a physical symptom of the alarm response? 15, Practicing strese-management techniques Sep ces eens can help you achieve a state of calm, or @ b. Decreased blood flow to muscles Ct Deere: and brain 16. Stress associated with long-term problems Increase in perspiration beyond one’s control is known as resilient. d. Decrease in blood pressure 108 Chapter 4 AssessmentUnderstanding Key Concepts Afier reading the question or statement, select the correct answer. 17, Which is not a relaxation technique? a. Taking a warm bath b. Laughing «Eating a comfort food d. Deep breathing 48. One way to prevent taking on an activity | that will add to your level of stress is to a. procrastinate. | b, use refusal skills, © think positively. | d. redirect your energy. 19. Which of the following is not a way to redirect energy that may build up as a result of stress? | a. Going for a walk b. Watching TV © Riding your bike 4. Working on a creative project i 20. Which is not an effect of physical activity ' on stress? . 2 a. Clears your head b, Increases energy level © Helps you sleep better d. Helps you avoid stress Thinking Critically @ short answer using complete sentences, ! stressors help in the development of a stress-management plan? | | 21. Explain. How does identifying personal 2, | Analyze. Why are the effects of stress ' additive? How can additive stressors iB affect your health? \i After reading the question or statement, write 23, Synthesize. What might be some important considerations when planning ahead for a research project that is due in three weeks? 24. Analyze. Why shouldn't people smoke cigarettes as a way to relieve stress? 25. Analyze. Explain how having resiliency can help you manage your stress. =—y—__ Vocabulary Review Choose the correct term in the sentences belovo 26. Closure / Coping is acceptance of a loss. 27. Coping/ Mourning is the act of showing sorrqw or grief, 28. A stressful event that overwhelms your coping strategies is called a traumatic event /stage of grief Understanding Key Concepts After reading the question or statement, select the correct answer. 29.-Which-is-not-a-stage-of grief? a. Remorse b. Empathy & Acceptance d. Denial 30. The needed outcome of grieving is a. anger, b. sympathy. © remorse. d. closure. 31. You can show support to someone who is grieving by a. helping the person recall happy memories b. being a sympathetic listener. not rushing the grieving procese d. all of the above Chapter 4 Assessment 10932, During which stage of grief do people make a promise to change if what was lost can be returned? a. Denial b. Depression © Bargaining d. Hope 33. Which of the following strategies can help someone cope with a traumatic event? a. Spending time alone b. Delaying getting back to a daily routine Putting off grieving d. Seeking support from the community Thinking Critically After reading the question or statement, write a short answer using complete sentences. 34, Describe, What are four examples of loss that could cause someone to experience the grieving process? The Stages « of Grief Background ‘We all have to cope with a significant loss some time in our lives. A best friend may move to another city, or a close family member may pass away. The griev- jing process occurs in stages, and understanding those ‘stages will help you cope with loss, Task Conduct an online search about the grieving process. + Create a podcast describing the grieving process. Audience Students in your class Purpose Hep other students learn about the aieving process and how they can help someone whos riving 110 Chapter 4 Assessment 35. Evaluate. How do you think the ability or ‘inability to remain open to relationships could affect the way a person responds to loss? 36. Analyze. What is necessary in order for healing to occur after a loss? 37. Explain. At which stage of the grieving pro cess might a person become unable to move on? What should people do if they have dif ficulty moving through the stages of grief? 38, Explain. How do mourning pag rituals following a death help individuals during the grieving process? 39. Identify. Who is avail- able in a community to respond to the needs of survivors of a traumatic event? QuickPass" CRON Visit [Link] and use this code to access post-tests and games. Procedure HD Form small groups. Divide the tasks: Some ‘members may want to conduct te Intemet search ‘or write the script forthe podcast. Others may ‘want to perform inthe podcast ing the information in Chapter 4, as well as additional Internet resources, esearch the stages of griet Write the script for a podcast about a student who has suffered a significant loss. The podcast should describe the student moving through all the stages of grief Record the podcast tobe played in class