Lesson 1 - Understanding Stress - worksheet

Master stress: Identify causes, stages, and effects with this science worksheet.

1. Complete the chart below using details from Lesson 1 about the causes and effects of stress. Life Situations School Demands problems with friends family problems breaking up with girlfriend Environmental Stressors Unsafe Neighborhood natural disasters war global warming Biological Stressors Changes in Body injury illness disability Cognitive Stressors Poor self-esteem personal appearnace not fitting in Personal Behavior Stressors Taking on a busy schedule smoking using tobacco or other drugs relationship issues 2. STRESS RESPONSE - put each response to stress under the correct stage Stage 1: Alarm The endocrine system responds when the hypothalamus receives danger signals and releases a hormone that acts on the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland secretes a hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands. As a result, adrenaline is produced. Stage 2: Resistance During this stage, the body has more strength and endurance. This is the shortest stage of the stress response. Stage 3: Fatigue During this stage the body loses it's ability to adapt. Some of the effects of prolonged stress include: (select all that apply) weakened immune system high blood pressure digestive disorders