Stress Management & Coping Strategies Flashcards
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Which physiological response is most directly associated with the activation of the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis during chronic stress?
Answer: Elevated cortisol levels
Chronic stress activates the HPA axis, leading to sustained elevation of cortisol, the primary glucocorticoid stress hormone.
A resilience professional is designing a workplace stress intervention. Which approach best exemplifies tertiary prevention?
Answer: Providing EAP counseling to burned-out employees
Tertiary prevention addresses individuals already experiencing significant stress or burnout, such as through Employee Assistance Program counseling.
In Lazarus and Folkman's transactional model of stress, 'secondary appraisal' refers to:
Answer: Assessing available coping resources and options
Secondary appraisal involves evaluating what coping options are available and how effective they might be in addressing the stressor.
Which coping strategy involves reframing a stressful situation to find positive meaning or silver linings?
Answer: Positive reappraisal
Positive reappraisal is a cognitive coping strategy that involves reframing a stressor in a more positive or meaningful light.
The 'window of tolerance' concept in stress management refers to:
Answer: The optimal arousal zone where a person can function effectively
The window of tolerance describes the optimal zone of arousal within which a person can process information and function effectively without being overwhelmed.
Which technique specifically targets the physiological stress response by activating the vagus nerve?
Answer: Diaphragmatic breathing
Diaphragmatic (deep belly) breathing stimulates the vagus nerve, activating the parasympathetic nervous system and reducing the stress response.
In organizational resilience, 'stress contagion' refers to:
Answer: Spread of stress responses through social and emotional channels
Stress contagion describes how stress responses can spread from person to person through emotional and social mirroring within groups.