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1.     "_______________ " describes the positive stress that gets us motivated to achieve our goals.
     Eustress
2.     "_______________" describes the negative stress that results from a very negative situation or that is felt for a prolonged period of time.
     Distress
3.     What stress hormone does your body release in order to prepare you for an emergency situation?
     adrenaline
4.     The nervousness, anger, frustration, and tension that are symptomatic of stress can cause ____________________ ilnesses that involve both the body and the mind.
     psychosomatic
5.     List three medical conditions that stress has been known to cause.
     three of the following: migraine headaches, asthma, cardiovascular disease, ulcers
6.     ________________ is a chronic feeling of tiredness that interferes with your ability to be productive.
     Fatigue
7.     _______________ is apprehension and fear beyond what is necessary, and is often accompanied by physiological signs.
     Anxiety
8.     When you are ___________________, you are unmotivated and apathetic; you don't feel like doing anything.
     depressed
9.     Turning to alcohol and drugs to avoid problems is characteristic of a defense mechanism known as "_______________________________."
     escape
10.     ___________________ ____________________ skills are effective ways that allow you to arrange time for your priorities.
     Time management
11.     When you exercise, your brain releases chamicals called _____________________ that actually make you feel better.
     endorphins
12.     What are the five steps included a plan for coping with stress?
     prioritize, manage your time, adopt a healthy lifestyle, relax, and assemble a support group
13.     Stress is actually a reaction to everyday pressures called "_________________________."
     stressors
14.     Stress is always bad. True or false?
     false
15.     What do you think contributes the most to stress in your life?
     Answers will vary.
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