Coping With Stress

Which mindset example accurately demonstrates the stress increased responsibilities POSSESS? Select ALL that apply.

• "There is no way I could finish all 7 assignments by midnight!"

• "I am going to complete 2 assignments daily, leaving me with a consistent schedule."

• "Due to slouching over my desk writing these essays, my back has been hurting quite a lot."

• "I can most definitely finish 6 assignments by Friday if I put my mind to it."

Answer explanation

There are both physical and mental effects that are caused by stress related to increased responsibilities.

According to the presentation, which of the following is a way to cope with race-related stress?

• Accept the negative thoughts and move on

• Use relaxation techniques

• Build a support system

• Holding the stress in, hoping it goes away on its own over time.

No matter how you look at it, all stress has a negative impact on your motivation, performance, and well-being.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What does "Eustress" mean?

• Negative feelings of stress

• Neutral feelings of stress

• Positive feelings of stress

What are some symptoms you could feel when experiencing test anxiety?

• The fear of success

• Feeling of hopefulness

• Eustress

• The fear of failure

Why is it important to have a strong sense of cultural pride when coping with racial stress? Select ALL that apply.

• It does not allow the ignorance of other people to take away your pride.

• Gives you a larger sense of confidence as to who you are.

• Allows you to become more emotionally involved in your culture.

• It is the epicenter of values & identity.

Answer explanation

All of these answer choices support the importance of cultural pride!

As stated in the presentation, what are three strategies that can be used to cope with test anxiety?

• 1. Suppress negative thoughts

  2. Use energized Techniques

  3. Draw

• 1. Use relaxation techniques

  2. Talk to a stranger

  3. Count to 10

• 1. Suppress negative thoughts

  2. Document your experiences

  3. Build a support system

• 1. Use relaxation techniques

  2. Suppress negative thoughts

  3. Anticipating some setbacks to grow

TRUE or FALSE: It is much easier to talk yourself up to stress than it is to bring you down from it.

• FALSE

• TRUE

Answer explanation

This is false because it is actually proven by many of our sources that it is much easier to bring yourself DOWN from stress than to bring yourself UP, in which is why it is so important to find coping strategies that are the best for you and your stressful needs. The answer to this question was stated in the presentation.

Do you feel stressed from your present experiences with school, jobs, racial, or family matters?

• YES, ABSOLUTELY

• NO, NOT AT ALL

• YES, BUT MODERATE STRESS

From this presentation, do you feel you can use these coping strategies to help you deal with stress that you experience now or in the future?

• No, not really

• Yes, for sure