BR - Stress Management

The stress response is

• a new kind of exercise.
• the way your body naturally responds to new situations
• always harmful to your health.
• found only in adults

Which of the following is part of the “fight-or-flight” response?

• Your heart beats faster
• Your pupils dilate
  
• Your senses sharpen
  
• all of the above

Ways to manage stress successfully include

• denying that stress exists
• arguing with your parents and teachers.
• planning ahead for your important tasks
• eating a lot of chocolate.

Your response to stress

• is always bad for you
• always goes away in about 24 hours.
• can make you grow taller.
• may cause you to be excited or even happy.

A defense mechanism is

• medication that prevents cancer.
• a short-term way to handle stress.
• something you learn in sports.
• a way to completely get rid of all your stress.