Solutions
Rationalization Correct Answer-Making excuses for a problem
Stress Correct Answer-A physical and mental response to a challenging or
threatening situation
Stressor Correct Answer-Factor/s that causes stress
Cortisol Correct Answer-Stress hormone (biproduct) that causes damage to
healthy cells
Defense mechanism Correct Answer-Unhealthy short term (reaction) to deal
with stress
Denial Correct Answer-Not accepting of the truth
Resiliency Correct Answer-the ability to overcome challenges of all kinds-
trauma, tragedy, personal crises, everyday life problems-and bounce back
stronger, wiser
Coping Correct Answer-How you deal with stress (or situation)
Non-rapid eye movement (NREM) Correct Answer-1st stage of sleep in which
the body recovers (gets better) from the stress of the day's activities