Coping with Stress Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is not an emotion that you might feel when you are under stress? very sad, thrilled, bored, nervous

Back

thrilled

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Stress comes from different sources. Which of the following could be a source of stress? death of a family member, winning in a competition, taking an examination, all of the above

Back

all of the above

Front

When you do not worry, you do not have stress in your life. Is this statement right or wrong?

Back

Wrong, because both sad and happy tensions like worries and excitements can cause stress.

Front

Which of the following is a symptom of stress? cold hands and feet, stomachaches, too much sweating, all of the above

Back

all of the above

Front

Stress overload is when you get so much stress that your body becomes negatively affected. Which of the following is not a physical sign of stress overload? frequent colds, change in appetite, back pains, swollen feet

Back

swollen feet

Front

What may happen to your behavior when you experience stress overload (too much stress)?

Back

You become irritable and aggressive, you always yawn, you become critical and defensive.

Front

What may happen to a person who doesn't reduce the stress he has been experiencing for a long time?

Back

He/she may become physically ill, feel desperate enough to commit suicide, and end up hating everybody, even himself.

Front

Which is not a healthy way to reduce stress? Options: drinking alcoholic drinks, having enough sleep, exercising regularly, meditation

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drinking alcoholic drinks

Front

Relaxation can help reduce stress. Which of the following is not a good relaxation technique? meditation, watching movies, going on vacation, smoking

Back

smoking

Front

Which of the following attitudes can help reduce stress? believing in your own ability, expecting the worst to happen, underestimating your own capacity, pitying yourself

Back

believing in your own ability