Chapters 7 & 8 Managing Stress

Stress is never a trigger of an asthmatic attack.

• True
• False

Prolonged stress can weaken your immune system and prevent it from functioning well.

• True
• False

What is the statement "I'll never be able to do this" an example of?

• aiming for perfection
• negative thinking
• optimism
• resilience

Stressors that you can control tend to be 

• catastrophes
• major life changes
• everyday hassles
• environmental problems

When you sense danger—whether it’s real or imagined—the body's defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process.

• Fight-or-Flight Reaction
• Stress
• Stamina
• Physical Changes

Which of the following is an illness linked to stress?

• high blood pressure
• tay sachs
• lyme disease
• HPV

During times of high stress, you should take a break from exercising to give your body a rest.

• TRUE
• FALSE

An event or situation that causes stress is known as a(n) ...

• Stressor
• Eustress
• Distress
• Destressor

During this stage of stress the fight-or-flight response occurs, which makes heart rate/breathing increase and pupils dilate.

• Alarm
• Resistance
• Exhaustion

Moderate levels of stress can increase concentration.

• true
• false