17 questions
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
Which is an effect of short-term exposure to stress?
improved performance
lower overall health
improved resistance to future stressors
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
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
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.
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
________ is a response to your body and mind being threatened.
Sickness
Stress
Disease
Headache
Which of the following is a physical sign of stress?
rapid heartbeat
sweaty palms
nausea
all of the answers are signs of stress
All stress is bad.
True
False
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
Learning to control one or more of your emotions by monitoring their body responses is called:
Biofeedback
Stress
Physical activity
Relaxation
The third stage of stress is called:
Alarm stage
Resistance stage
Exhaustion stage
Which of the following is a warning sign of stress?
Over/under eating
Troubles sleeping
Irritable
All are warning signs of stress