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