Coping with Stress Quiz

Strategies that help relieve tension work by altering _____.

• the dynamics within your family

• your study habits

• your appearance

• the physical state of your body

If you have tried everything and still can’t handle the stress in your life, what should you do?

• give up

• reach out for support

• hide your true feelings

• become a perfectionist

Which of these is not a way to build resilience?

• Stick to your routines.

• Volunteer in your community.

• Ignore or deny the stressor.

• Take care of yourself

When stress becomes too much to handle on your own, which should you consider as your next option?

• Pretend the problem doesn’t exist.

• Talk to someone you trust.

• Argue with a friend to blow off steam.

• Stay with the problem until it’s solved.

Which is an effective way to cope with stress?

• hide anxiety

• recognize sadness

• let anger out

• find humor in a situation

Which is one of the biggest contributors to stress?

• poor time-management

• athletics

• mental rehearsal

• relaxation

Taking care of yourself, building a support system, and taking action are good ways to _____.

• think negatively

• accumulate stress

• deny anxiety

• build resilience

True or False: Practicing an event in your mind before actually doing it is an example of mental rehearsal.

• True

• False

Which describes a category of stressors that is often under your control?

• catastrophes

• everyday problems

• major life changes

• environmental conditions