| A | B |
|---|
| stress | the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands |
| perception | the act of becoming aware through the senses |
| stressor | anything that causes stress |
| psychosomatic response | a physical reaction that results from stress rather than from an injury or illness |
| chronic stress | stress associated with long-term problems that are beyond a person's control |
| stress-management skills | skills that help an individual handle stress in a healthful, effective way |
| relaxation response | a state of calm that can be reached if one or more relaxation techniques are practiced regularly |
| anxiety | the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen |
| depression | a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness |
| resiliency | the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis |
| protective factors | conditions that shield individuals from the negative consequences of exposure to risk |
