Managing Stress

True or False: Prehistoric humans felt stress.

• True

• False

Stress hormones are released by the _____________.

• heart

• eyes

• stomach

• brain

Why do humans sometimes breathe harder and faster when we're stressed?

• to get more oxygen

• to see better in the dark

• to increase our appetite

• to slow down blood flow

Our bodies' stress response is known as ___________.

• "step and go"

• "fight or flight"

• "ride or hide"

• "escape or fate"

Stress is __________.

• physical

• mental

• both physical and mental

• neither physical nor mental

When would a person most likely experience eustress?

• In the middle of a fight with their significant other

• After the death of a loved one

• Right after getting into a car accident

• Before graduating from high school

When would a person most likely experience distress?

• After a big promotion at work

• After getting fired from their job

• After a successful job interview

• After meeting new coworkers

What is another name for "good stress"?

• eustress

• distress

• unstress

• restress

Which of these is true?

• Young people don't experience much stress.

• Sometimes stress can help you achieve a goal.

• It's healthy to keep stress to yourself.

• There are no strategies that can help you cope with stress.

Which is an example of eustress?

• dealing with a serious illness

• a close relative dying

• having an argument with a friend

• earning an "A" on a test you were worried about