Stress Management Quiz

What is the definition of stress according to the text?

• A physical injury

• A type of mental illness

• A natural response to pressure

• A response to relaxation

Who is considered the father of modern stress research?

• Lazarus

• Seyle

• Freud

• Maslow

What does eustress refer to?

• Positive stress

• Acute stress

• Negative stress

• Chronic stress

Which of the following is NOT a type of appraisal in Lazarus's cognitive theory of stress?

• Secondary appraisal

• Tertiary appraisal

• Primary appraisal

• Challenge appraisal

What is the first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?

• Recovery stage

• Alarm reaction stage

• Exhaustion stage

• Resistance stage

What type of stress is caused by social interactions?

• Environmental stress

• Physical stress

• Psychological stress

• Social stress

Which hormone is released during the fight-or-flight response?

• Cortisol

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

• Serotonin

What is the main focus of problem-focused coping strategies?

• Altering the stressful event

• Avoiding the problem

• Seeking social support

• Changing emotional responses

What is a common emotional reaction to stress?

• Excitement

• Fear

• Contentment

• Joy

Which of the following is a physiological effect of stress?

• Increased creativity

• Decreased heart rate

• Increased hormone production

• Improved sleep patterns