Question

concept mapping activity
directions: complete the concept map on managing stress, using terms and phrases from your student text.
some 1______ can help you do your best.
a little bit of stress can 2______ you to do your best.
distress can cause 3______ problems.
different people 4______ to stress in different ways.
the bodys response to stress is the 5____ ____ response.
physical effects of stress are 6____, 7__, 8__ or 9____.
one mental/ emotional effects of stress is 10______.
a social effect of stress can make you 11______.

Explanation:

This is a concept - mapping activity about stress management. To fill in the blanks, we rely on knowledge of stress (from health/psychology context):

1. “Some stressors can help you do your best.” (Stressors are factors causing stress, some positive).
2. “A little bit of stress can motivate you to do your best.” (Mild stress acts as a motivator).
3. “Distress can cause health problems.” (Distress is negative stress, impacts health).
4. “Different people react to stress in different ways.” (Reaction varies among individuals).
5. “The body's response to stress is the fight - or - flight response.” (Classic physiological stress response).

6 - 9. Physical effects of stress: “headaches, fatigue, muscle tension, or stomachaches” (Common physical manifestations).

1. “One mental/Emotional effects of stress is anxiety.” (Anxiety is a typical emotional stress effect).
2. “A social effect of stress can make you withdraw from others.” (Stress often reduces social engagement).

Answer:

1. stressors
2. motivate
3. health
4. react
5. fight - or - flight
6. headaches
7. fatigue
8. muscle tension
9. stomachaches
10. anxiety
11. withdraw from others