Understanding Stress,Mindset, and Sleep

Imagine you are working on a tight deadline for a project, and you start feeling overwhelmed. What is this feeling referred to as?

• A type of physical exercise

• A response to an external challenge or demand

• A form of entertainment

• A medical treatment for diseases

Which of the following is an example of a stressor?

• Listening to music

• Sleeping

• Taking a test

• Eating healthy food

During a particularly stressful day at work, which hormone is your body most likely to release in response to the stress?

• Insulin

• Estrogen

• Cortisol

• Vitamin D

After a long day of work, Sarah feels overwhelmed and stressed. What is a healthy way for her to cope with this stress?

• Ignoring her feelings and hoping they go away

• Eating a large amount of junk food

• Going for a brisk 30-minute walk

• Smoking a cigarette to calm her nerves

After a long day at school,tests, and deadlines, Sarah notices a physical effect on her body. What could it be?

• Improved vision

• Increased muscle strength

• Headaches

• Lower blood pressure

During a particularly stressful period at work, Emily decides to reach out to her colleagues and friends for advice and support. This action is an example of which coping strategy?

• Isolation

• Social support

• Substance abuse

• Denial

During final exams, what mental effect of stress can impair a student's ability to concentrate and learn?

• Increased creativity

• Enhanced problem-solving skills

• Anxiety

• Improved memory

Your body can benefit from small amounts of stress.

• True

• False

This type of stress is positive stress.

• Eustress

• Distress

This type of stress is negative stress.

• Eustress

• Distress