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epinephrine
Section 2
4. Describe how taking care of yourself can help you avoid stress-related illness.
If you take care of yourself, you will be stronger and better able to handle stress.
Section 3
a. death c. bargaining
b. acceptance d. anger
6. Identify in which of the following stages you might say, “Why me?”
a. acceptance c. anger
b. bargaining d. depression
Section 4
1. Many people who have considered suicide considered it only for a brief period in their life.
2. Most people who have attempted suicide and failed are usually grateful to be alive.
3. Suicide does not happen without warning. People who have attempted suicide often asked
for help in an indirect way. All talk of suicide must be taken seriously.
4. The use of drugs or alcohol can put people at the risk of acting on suicidal thoughts because
their judgment is impaired.
Puberty, and the stress of school makes you feel more emotional and sensitive
4. Identify the number that suicide ranks as the cause of death in teens.
a. first c. fifth
b. third d. ninth
5. State seven warning signs that someone may be thinking about committing suicide.
Feeling hopeless, withdrawing from family or friends, neglecting basic needs, feeling loss of
energy, taking more risks, using alcohol or drugs, giving away personal things
6. Describe how positive self-talk can help a person who is thinking of suicide.
Chapter 4 review
A biological stressor is a stressor related to the body that makes it difficult for the body to take
part in daily activities. An environmental stressor is something in your area that causes you
stress.
4. Describe how the fight-or-flight response can help you respond to a threatening situation.
Fight-or-flight response gives you the energy, reflexes, and strength to respond quickly and
effectively to a threatening situation.
a. confused c. nervous
b. unsure d. motivated
6. In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome are you most likely to get sick from
response to stress?
Exhaustion Stage
Section 2
7. Explain how exercise can help you deal with stress.
Exercise helps to relieve tension and helps to keep you healthy so you can better defend
yourself from stress-related illnesses.
8. Explain how breathing deeply can help you deal with stress.
Breathing deeply helps you relax and delivers more oxygen throughout the body.