Coping with Stress in Adolescence

Stress is the body and mind’s reaction to challenges or demands.

• True

• False

All stress is bad and harmful to a person.

• True

• False

Feeling nervous before an exam that helps you study harder is an example of beneficial stress.

• True

• False

Avoiding classmates because of anxiety is an example of the flight stress response.

• True

• False

Talking to friends or trusted adults is one way of coping with stress.

• True

• False

Stress that is harmful and causes problems in school or health is called __________.

When your mind goes blank during a class recitation, this is the __________ response.

Saying “I feel upset when you borrow my things without asking. Please ask next time” is an example of __________.

Organizing tasks and setting priorities is called __________.

One quick relaxation technique where you inhale deeply and exhale slowly is called a __________.