Mental Health Review #1

The physical and mental reaction of your body to challenges you face is called

• Stress

• Wellness

• Fear

A factor that causes stress is called a

• Stressor

• Hassle

• Challenge

Identify the following stressor as either acute or chronic:

Invitation to Prom

• Acute

• Chronic

Identify the following stressor as either acute or chronic:

Living in an Unsafe Neighborhood

• Acute

• Chronic

Identify the following stressor as either acute or chronic:

Taking a Test in Health Class

• Acute

• Chronic

Identify the following stressor as either acute or chronic:

Family Member Diagnosed with Cancer

• Acute

• Chronic

True or False: Daily hassles do not cause stress.

• True

• False

True or False: A person's perception of an event has no effect on how stressful the event is.

• True

• False

True or False: Stress can be both positive and negative.

• True

• False

During this stage of the body's response to stress, a person goes into the fight or flight response.

• Alarm Stage

• Resistance Stage

• Exhaustion Stage