Understanding Stress and Its Effects

What is stress primarily a response to?

• Relaxation

• Pressure or threat

• Happiness

• Hunger

Which hormone is released during the stress response?

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Melatonin

• Estrogen

What physical changes might you experience when stressed?

• Slower heartbeat

• Sweaty palms

• Decreased breathing rate

• Cold feet

What is another name for the stress response?

• Rest-and-digest response

• Fight-flight-freeze response

• Sleep response

• Relaxation response

Which of the following situations might activate the stress response?

• Watching TV

• Taking a test

• Sleeping

• Eating dinner

What is the purpose of the stress response in non-dangerous situations?

• To make you feel tired

• To help you perform well under pressure

• To make you feel hungry

• To help you relax

Which of the following is NOT a typical physical reaction to stress?

• Faster heartbeat

• Shaky knees

• Calmness

• Sweaty palms

What system in the body is temporarily affected by adrenaline during stress?

• Digestive system

• Nervous system

• Circulatory system

• Respiratory system

What might you feel before a class presentation due to stress?

• Sleepy

• Nervous

• Hungry

• Bored

Which of the following is a common emotional response to stress?

• Happiness

• Tension

• Indifference

• Joy