Resiliency lesson 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of practicing relaxation exercises for resilience?

• They help calm the mind and body

• They increase physical strength only

• They make you immune to stress

• They eliminate the need for expert help

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did you do in your first class?

• Identified small and large stressors

• Learned about the GI tract

• Discussed the acronym BAM!

• Practiced relaxation techniques

Multiple Choice

How do our thoughts and bodies influence each other according to the mind-body connection?

• Thoughts can affect our body, and our bodies can affect our thoughts

• Only thoughts affect the body, not the other way around

• Only the body affects thoughts, not the other way around

• There is no connection between thoughts and the body

Multiple Choice

The gastrointestinal or GI tract is part of the ___ system.

• digestive
• nervous

• mental

• cardio

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of the gut-brain connection?

• A 'gut-feeling' about something

• A 'gut-wrenching' experience

• 'Butterflies' in your stomach

• Sneezing when you see bright light

Multiple Choice

What does it mean when someone is hangry?

• They are happy

• They are hungry and in a bad mood

• They are scared

Multiple Choice

Which body systems are shown in the image, and how do they work together to allow movement?

• Muscular and skeletal systems; muscles pull on bones to create movement.

• Digestive and nervous systems; nerves signal digestion.

• Respiratory and circulatory systems; blood carries oxygen to muscles.

• Endocrine and immune systems; hormones fight infection.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common physical reactions to stress?

• Muscle tension

• Nausea

• Heartburn

• Improved digestion

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: Stress causes your muscles to ___ up.

• tense
• loosen

Multiple Select

Which of the following are possible effects of high cortisol levels over long periods of time?

• Weight gain

• Sleepless nights

• Mood and memory issues

• Improved digestion

Multiple Choice

Chronic low-level stress can lead to high blood pressure, increased risk of heart attack and stroke, and elevated ___ levels.

• cortisol
• oxygen

Multiple Select

Which of the following are signs that you might be feeling stressed or anxious?

• Holding your breath

• Taking quick, shallow breaths

• Feeling relaxed

• Both holding your breath and taking quick, shallow breaths

Multiple Choice

Quick ways to manage your stress include ___ breathe.

• just
• not to

Multiple Choice

Deep breathing is a tool that can help build ___ .

• resilience
• anger

• tension