| A | B |
|---|
| homeostasis | state of physical balance |
| distress | physical response to negative stressors |
| relaxation | helps lower heart rate, respiration, and increases blood supply to the brain |
| meditation | a relaxation technique |
| caffeine | can lead to insomnia |
| eustress | physical response to positive stress |
| stressor | stimulus that initiates stress on the body |
| stress | a non specific response to the body to any demand placed upon it |
| fight or flight | response during alarm stage |
| alarm | preparation for action in response to a stressor |
| adaptation | the body's effort to adjust to stress |
| exhaustion | occurs when stress is too intense or the body cannot adapt |
| exercise | can help people become more resistant to stress |
| imagery | visualizing a peaceful, relaxing scene to reduce stress |
