3: Identifying and Controlling Stress
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this chapter you will be able to:
- Define Stress
- Assess your level of stress
- Describe the physiological reaction of the “fight or flight” response
- Recognize the effects of stress on well being
- Describe productive and counterproductive cognitive and behavioral stress responses
- Apply stress reducing strategies
Have you ever said to someone “I am so stressed out”?
If so, what were you stressed about?
How did you feel when you were stressed?
What did you do when you were feeling stressed?