Stress Management & Relaxation Flashcards
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A client describes getting angry every time they feel rushed. This pattern best illustrates which stress-anger link?
Answer: Time pressure as a chronic stressor triggering anger
Time pressure is a well-documented chronic stressor that lowers frustration tolerance and increases anger reactivity.
Which lifestyle factor most significantly reduces baseline cortisol levels and anger reactivity over time?
Answer: Regular aerobic exercise
Regular aerobic exercise is one of the most evidence-based methods for reducing cortisol, improving mood, and decreasing anger reactivity.
In a stress management session, a CSAM specialist helps a client distinguish between problems within and outside their control. This is most aligned with which model?
Answer: The Serenity/Acceptance Model
Differentiating controllable from uncontrollable stressors is the foundation of acceptance-based coping, often called the Serenity Model.
A client who always puts others' needs first and neglects self-care experiences frequent irritability and burnout. The BEST intervention focus would be:
Answer: Assertiveness and self-care planning
Burnout and resentment from poor self-care and lack of assertiveness are common anger precursors requiring self-advocacy skills.
Which of the following is a key physiological marker indicating a client has successfully activated the relaxation response?
Answer: Decreased respiratory rate and heart rate
Decreased heart rate and slower breathing are hallmark indicators of parasympathetic (relaxation response) activation.
Which approach to stress management focuses on changing the meaning a person assigns to a stressful event rather than the event itself?
Answer: Emotion-focused / appraisal reframing
Appraisal reframing changes the subjective meaning of stressors, which is the foundation of cognitive approaches to stress management.
A CSAM client identifies that traffic jams trigger intense anger. The specialist helps the client use that commute time for audiobooks. This is an example of:
Answer: Environmental enrichment / stress reframing
Transforming a stressor context into an opportunity for enjoyment is a form of environmental reframing and positive coping.