Faces & Stress Quiz

When you meet someone for the first time, you're most likely to focus on their:

• mouth

• eyes and eyebrows

• nose

• ears

People can communicate with their facial expressions.

• True

• False

Facial expressions are a form of non-verbal communication. What else is a form of non-verbal communication?

• an annoyed grunt

• an ear-piercing scream

• a rude hand gesture

• an obnoxious insult

This person is...

• frustrated

• happy

• angry

• tired

This person is...

• frustrated

• happy

• angry

• tired

Which word is the best synonym for "stress?"

• irritability

• discomfort

• anxiety

• depression

People under constant stress for months on end often complain of fatigue. What can you conclude from this fact?

• Long-term stress has different effects than short-term stress.

• Long-term stress is generally caused by lack of sleep.

• The lack of energy caused by short-term takes months to notice.

• Eventually, people get used to stress and learn to calm down.

What can you infer from the fact that deep breathing can help you relieve stress?

• That deep breathing can also wake you up.

• That deep breathing can also make you feel warm.

• That deep breathing can also increase your appetite.

• That deep breathing can also help you fall asleep.

The body's physical reaction to this situation is called the:

• fight-or-flight response

• stress reflex

• rapid pulse reaction

• nervous energy response

Which of the following is a true statement about stress?

• You can't eliminate stress, but you can manage your response to it.

• There's nothing we can do about stress--it's just an unpleasant fact of life.

• Leading a balanced life ensures that you never have to deal with stress.

• In general. the bests wat to deal with stress is by ignoring it.