Stress Quiz

True or False?  Stress is how the brain and body respond to any demand. Every type of demand or stressor—such as exercise, work, school, major life changes, or traumatic events—can be stressful.

• True
• False

Which of the following might be considered "stressors"?

• Losing a job
• Birth of a child
• Buying a house
• All of the above

What are some positive effects of stress?

• It causes change in appetite, resulting in weight loss
• It improves performance and efficiency
• It causes sleep loss, giving you more hours to get things done
• It forces you to slow down

What are some negative effects of stress?

• It causes anxiety
• Decreased performance
• It feels unpleasant
• All of the above

Acute stress is a common reaction to a traumatic event.  Which of the following events can cause acute stress?

• Taking care of an aging relative on a daily basis
• Making a presentation in front of the class
• A and B
• None of the above

Which of these is a symptom of acute stress?

• Heartburn
• Sweaty palms
• Digestive issues
• All of the above

Chronic stress is stress that wears on people day after day.  Which of these is an example of chronic stress?

• Skidding with your car on wet pavement
• Realizing you forgot a homework assignment
• Dissatisfaction with job
• None of the above

Which of the following statements is true?

• Habits such as over-scheduling and procrastination can cause stress
• Thoughts like fear and worry about the future can cause stress
• A and B
• None of the above

According to the College Student Journal, which of the following cause college students the greatest amount of stress?

• Daily Hassles
• Major life events

Which of the following are sources of stress?

• The Environment
• Social Stressors
• Physiological/Pyschological (thoughts)
• All of the Above