HLTH 1100: How to Make Stress Your Friend Worksheet
While viewing the TED Talk, “How to Make Stress Your Friend”, complete the following worksheet.
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What was Kelly McGonigal’s confession?
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Her confession is that she is a health phycologist, and her mission is to help people be happier and healthier. She says she has previously turned stress into the enemy but has now changed her mind. 2.
What was the effect of perception of stress on those who experienced stress in the study cited by McGonigal?
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The people in the study who believed stress was harmful to them were at more risk than people who had did not view their stress as harmful. The study therefor shows that the effects of believing stress to be harmful can be a factor leading to a higher risk of death. 3.
Describe the outcomes of the Social Stress Test.
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The goal of the social stress test is designed to stress out the people involved. The outcome is that the participants at the Harvard stress test who were trained to think differently about their stress performed better and their blood vessels didn’t constrict like most when faced with a stressful situation. 4.
What influences does oxytocin have on the stress response and what is the physical implication on the body?
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Oxytocin effects your stress response because it is part of your body’s natural stress response, oxytocin makes you more compassionate and more caring and since it’s a stress hormone its our body’s way of telling us to get help and seek close contact with friends or family. Oxytocin also impacts our body physical by protecting our cardiovascular system and strengthening your heart. 5.
Describe the impact of “Caring Created Resilience”.
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Caring for others and viewing stress in a more positive way can help someone become more resilient and lead to a longer happier life.
