Stress

Which of the following is FALSE about stress/stressors?

• • Stress is an internal reaction to the demand of a stressor ​

• • Every stressor will cause every person stress ​

• • Stressors can be internal or external ​

• • Stressor: something in the world that makes a demand on a person and requires a person to react in some way ​

Which is NOT one of the three basic stressors we reviewed?

• chronic

• frustrations

• conflicts

• pressures

Which of the following best fits this definition: "occur when obstacles block a person from reaching a goal"?

• chronic

• frustrations

• conflicts

• pressures

Trying to make a tough decision is an example of an...?

• internal conflict

• external conflict

• internal frustration

• external frustration

Answer explanation

• Frustrations occur when obstacles block a person from reaching a goal. An internal frustration would be frustration with yourself for overspending when you are late on rent.

• Conflicts occur when there are two opposing forces against each other. An external conflict would be someone wanting you to do something you don't want to do.

Which of the following is FALSE?

• • An important part of recovery is knowing what to do when stressful situations occur ​

• Managing stress is important to emotional health

• • How you perceive the stressor will change its impact​

• Stress can be eliminated