Coping with Stress Quiz

Jenny gets nervous before exams and feels her heart racing and palms sweating. What stage of General Adaptation Syndrome is she likely experiencing?

• Resistance stage

• Relaxation stage

• Alarm stage

• Exhaustion stage

An adolescent finds comfort in eating junk food and binge-watching TV whenever they feel overwhelmed by academic demands. What kind of coping strategy is this?

• Problem-focused

• Physical activity

• Emotion-focused

• Stress response

Despite being in a difficult situation, Miguel chooses to think positively, telling himself, “This too shall pass.” This is an example of:

• Problem-focused coping

• Avoidance behavior

• Pessimism

• Optimism

What is the most productive action a student can take after failing a test and feeling stressed?

• Blame the teacher for not reviewing properly

• Study differently and seek help before the next test

• Ignore the result and play video games

• Complain to classmates

A student who transfers to a new school feels isolated and stressed. Which support system is most helpful in this situation?

• Strict teachers

• Competitive classmates

• Friends and family

• Online strangers

Why is the "resistance stage" in General Adaptation Syndrome dangerous if it lasts too long?

• The body adapts permanently

• Hormone levels drop to zero

• It leads to emotional numbness

• It can cause fatigue and illnesses

What best describes the "fight or flight" response?

• The body relaxes during sleep

• A decision to fight with a peer

• A physical reaction to perceived danger

• The urge to cry when stressed

If an adolescent says, “I smoke to calm down when I’m anxious,” what kind of strategy is being used?

• Cognitive restructuring

• Positive self-talk

• Avoidant coping

• Relaxation response

Which of the following is a healthy coping method for stress according to the module?

• Skipping meals

• Deep breathing and meditation

• Isolating from others

• Overstudying without sleep

Paolo studies hard for his exams and creates a schedule to manage his time. This is an example of:

• Emotion-focused strategy

• Avoidance technique

• Problem-focused strategy

• Exhaustion phase behavior