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stress Correct Answer-a demand made upon the adaptive capacities of the
mind and body
Yerkes-Dodson Principle Correct Answer-a tenet holding that a certain
amount of stress is healthy, useful, and even beneficial, but when stress exceeds
one's ability to cope, the overload contributes to diminished performance,
inefficiency, and even health problems
stressor Correct Answer-any event or situation that an individual perceives as
a threat; precipitates either adaptation or the stress response
eustress Correct Answer-positive, desirable stress that keeps life interesting
and helps to motivate and inspire
distress Correct Answer-the negative effects of stress that drain us of energy
and surpass our capacity to cope
acute stress Correct Answer-stress that results from short-term stressors
episodic acute stress Correct Answer-frequent bouts of acute stress
chronic stress Correct Answer-continuing stress provoked by unrelenting
demands and pressures that go on for an extended time
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holistic health Correct Answer-a view of health that encompasses physical,
intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and social dimensions.
physical health Correct Answer-one of the five dimensions of health; involves
the cells, tissues, organs, and systems functioning together in good working
order.
intellectual health Correct Answer-One of the five dimensions of health,
refers to the ability to think and learn from experiences, assess and question
new information, and be open to new learning; also termed mental health.
emotional health Correct Answer-One of the five dimensions of health;
involves the ability to understand feelings, accept limitations, and achieve
emotional stability.
spiritual health Correct Answer-The result of discovering a basic purpose in
life and learning how to experience love, joy, peace, and fulfillment.
social health Correct Answer-One of the five dimensions of health; refers to
involvement with others and expressing care and concern for others.
Koyaanisqatsi Correct Answer-A Hopi Indian word meaning crazy life, life in
turmoil, or life out of balance.