Define Psychology of Stress Management Flashcards

Giving up what one is entitled to, one's rights, in order not to upset another person.

Acting in a way to get what one is entitled to, one's rights, but at the expense of someone else's rights.

Acting in a way to get what one is entitled to, one's rights, but not at the expense of someone else's rights.

A formula for verbally expressing assertiveness consisting of a description of the situation, expression of feelings, specification of whether or not a change is made.

Paraphrasing the speaker's words and feelings; also called reflective listening.

Paraphrasing the speaker's words and feelings; also called active listening.

A time management technique in which tasks are prioritizedA: is the list with the most important activities that must get done.B: the list of things you would LIKE to get done in your day that need to doneC: the list of activities you would like to do after all of the things on list A and B are complete.

Substitute the word "and" for the word "but," use "I" statements and avoid using "why"Yes: and/I, No: But and why

Belonging, being accepted, being loved, or being needed all for oneself and not for what one can do.

A person's cognitive interpretation of events.

Focusing on things about which to be grateful

A sense of time urgency is one component of the Type A behavior pattern.A cluster of behaviors associated with the development of coronary heart disease.

A good healthy laugh can go a long way in relieving feelings of stress.

Behavior pattern that is not excessively competitive, with no free-floating hostility and no sense of time urgency. Also develops coronary heart disease but less likely.

How highly one regards oneself.An important concept related to self-esteem is self-efficacy, which is the belief that you can be successful at doing something.