Stress & Planning for Wellness (AES Website)

Which of the following is true of stress?

• “The way a person responds to stress determines whether the stress is positive or negative.” “

• All stress is difficult and harmful.

• Stressors affect everyone the same way.

• Stress is an emotion and does not affect your health.” “”

Which of the following is NOT a healthy stress-reducing technique?

• Meditating or talking with another person” “

• Plan ahead”

• “Ask for and accept help”

• Trying to change other people”

A stress-resolution plan is also known as what?

• “Identifying a problem”

• A way of seeing the "big picture"”

• Problem-solving method”

• “Setting goals

Which defense mechanism involves using an excuse that is likely to be more acceptable instead of the real reason?

• Suppression” Answer

• Compensation

• Daydreaming

• “Rationalization

Which defense mechanism involves not believing that a problem exists?

• “Denial”

• Projection”

• Displacement

• Withdrawal

What hormone is released when a person is stressed?

• “Estrogen”

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• “Endorphins”

Which fight or flight situation is most likely to cause health problems?

• A lot of stress over time

• A stress that the person decides to avoid”

• Occasional stress

• A short burst of stress that motivates the person to finish a project