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- 1. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
You have an important exam in a week's time and are very tense about it. What should you do to ease the stress?
study all day and night and don't think about anything else but the exam
plan to spend less time on less important things and spend some time studying each day
plan to spend less time on less important things and spend some time studying each day
- 2. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Which is an effect of short-term exposure to stress?
improved performance
lower overall health
improved resistance to future stressors
- 3. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Your teacher returns a paper that shows a grade of "D" instead of the "B" you expected. When you see the grade, which stage of stress response will you be in?
alarm
fatigue
resistance
- 4. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Grady has been chosen to present a speech at the upcoming school assembly. He is very nervous as this is his first time alone on stage. Which is the best strategy to help reduce Grady's stress?
rehearse the speech in front of a friend until he gains confidence
talk about how worried he is to anyone who will listen
distract himself with other activities until the assembly
- 5. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Which statement is true about prolonged exposure to stress?
It weakens the immune system
It strengthens the immune system.
It does not affect the immune system.
- 6. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
In which stage of stress response do we no longer feel stressed, and the body acts on our decision to either fight or flee?
alarm
resistance
fatigue
- 7. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
________ is a response to your body and mind being threatened.
Sickness
Stress
Disease
Headache
- 8. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Which of the following is a physical sign of stress?
rapid heartbeat
sweaty palms
nausea
all of the answers are signs of stress
- 9. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
All stress is bad.
True
False
- 10. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
What is not an example of a major life change?
Moving to a different city
Gaining a new sibling
Stubbing your toe
Losing a parent
- 11. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Learning to control one or more of your emotions by monitoring their body responses is called:
Biofeedback
Stress
Physical activity
Relaxation
- 12. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
The third stage of stress is called:
Alarm stage
Resistance stage
Exhaustion stage
- 13. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Which of the following is a warning sign of stress?
Over/under eating
Troubles sleeping
Irritable
All are warning signs of stress
- 14. Multiple-choice5 minutes1 ptWhat are the "things" that cause stress?StressEustressStressorsDistress
- 15. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 ptWhich of the following is a physical symptom of stress?Feeling angrySweatingFeeling SadFeeling overwhelmed
- 16. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 ptIf you have tried all of your usual coping mechanisms but still feel stressed out what should you do?Watch TVTake some time off from everythingTalk to a trusted adultTake a nap
- 17. Multiple-choice1 minute1 pt
When you sense danger—whether it’s real or imagined—the body's defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process.Fight-or-Flight ReactionStressStaminaPhysical Changes
