Lesson Check: Managing Stress

The effects of stress are ___________, meaning they build up over time.

• sporadic

• additive

• subtractive

• diminishing

Long-term problems that are beyond one's control may cause _____________.

• fleeting relief

• chronic stress

• temporary frustration

• immediate anxiety

Handling stress in a healthful, effective way is referred to as ___________.

• avoidance techniques

• emotional suppression

• relaxation avoidance

• stress management

With practice, you can achieve a state of calm, called a(n) ______________.

• stress reaction

• anxiety attack

• relaxation response

• panic response

A teen who is __________ can bounce back from disappointment.

• resilient

• fragile

• overwhelmed

• indifferent

What is the first step in handling stress?

• Using relaxation techniques

• Identifying cause of stress

• Using refusal skills

• Avoiding all stressors

Stress that lasts a long time

• usually goes away by itself.

• is not very common in teens.

• harms physical and mental health.

• is less harmful than short-term stress.

Adopting a positive outlook can help you manage stress by

• helping you say no to demands on your time.

• changing the way you perceive a stressor.

• keeping you calm and relaxed.

• eliminating all of your stressors.

Ways to relax include

• deep breathing.

• a warm bath.

• laughing.

• all of the above.

To reduce the effects of stress, you should

• drink plenty of water for good health.

• drink caffeinated beverages for energy.

• avoid talking about your problems with others.

• stop exercising to save your strength.