chapter 9 lesson 9.2. stress and the brain each person handles stress differently. some people...
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Personality Types and Stress There are 3 types of personalities. –______________ Which one are you??TRANSCRIPT
CHAPTER 9LESSON 9.2
Stress and the Brain• Each person handles stress differently. Some
people thrive in stressful situations while others struggle.
• Scientists have determined that there is a delicate balance of brain chemicals called ____________________. An unbalance of these transmitters may cause ______ disorders, _________ ___________ and low enjoyment of life.
Personality Types and Stress• There are 3 types of personalities.
– ______________– ______________– ______________
Which one are you??
Type A Personality
• Type A Personality has these characteristics:
– High achieving – ________________ – Self-driven (tends to be _________________ in life) – Also tend to have a ___________ life expectancy due
to stress related illnesses. (heart attacks, high blood pressure, ulcers)
Type B Personality
• Type B Personality has these characteristics:
– Tend to be __________ _________– Non-competitive – Less likely to be ________________– Less likely to suffer stress related illnesses – __________ life expectancy
Hardy Personality
• Hardy Personality has these characteristics:
– Able to stay ___________ despite major stressors– Welcomes and likes __________ (needed for growth)– Committed to people and activities because they
add ___________ to their life– Have a sense of __________ over their lives
How does stress affect the body?
• Weakens the ____________system, causing _________• Raises _________ pressure and _____________ levels• Tightens muscles in the neck/head causing
_______________• Can trigger an ______________ attack
• Stress may also cause ______________________ symptoms, (of the mind, no physical cause) – examples are some skin disorders, stomach aches, digestive
problems and headaches