GPSTC Stress Test with Complete Solutions Graded A

GPSTC Stress Test with Complete Solutions Graded A Positive Stress (eustress) - Answer-stress that is necessary and essential for making life enjoyable. Negative Stress - Answer-(Distress) places a demand on a person's psychological & physiological systems. 4 Categories of Stress - Answer-1. Acute 2. Episodic Acute 3. Chronic 4. Critical Incident Acute Stress - Answer-The most common form. It comes from demands & pressures of the recent past & anticipated near future. Short term. Episodic Acute Stress - Answer-Acute stress suffered frequently. Examples: - Running late - the "worry wart" Chronic Stress - Answer-A grinding stress that wears people away day after day, year after year. It can destroy bodies, minds, and lives. Chronic Stress (examples) - Answer-- poverty - dysfunctional families - chronic illness * comes when a person never sees a way out. Critical Incident Stress - Answer-(post-post-traumatic stress) 3 Stages of Stress - Answer-1. Alarm 2. Resistance 3. Exhaustion Alarm - Answer-the system of a person are aroused to respond and all internal resources are focused on the stress factor. Resistance - Answer-the body's resources are mobilized to overcome the stress. (fight or flight) Exhaustion - Answer-when the defenses of all systems collapse and stress effects run wild. external sources of stress - Answer-- the Court & Judicial System - public's lack of support - press coverage - adverse local government decisions Internal Sources - Answer-- poor supervision - lack of career development - inadequate reward system - offensive departmental policy - excessive paper work poor equipment - inconsistent discipline Stressors on lawenforcement - Answer-- conflict - work schedule - negative view of life - fear & danger - boredom personnel Stressors - Answer-- family - job performance - 2nd job reactions to stress - Answer-1. Physical 2. Cognitive 3. Emotional 4. Behavioral Handling Stress - Answer-often depends on personality type. ( a or b) Type A - Answer-aggressive, competitive, tendency to be hostile. Type B - Answer-slow to anger, more organized, less rushed Coping Methods (positive) - Answer-- medical examinations - counseling - relaxation - exercise and recreation - diet