Understanding Stress Mod 4: L 1

Which of the following is a new vocabulary word related to understanding stress?

• Photosynthesis

• Stressor

• Gravity

• Evolution

Which vocabulary word refers to a physical response that results from stress?

• Stressor

• Psychosomatic response

• Perception

• Motivation

According to the material, what determines whether you will experience positive or negative stress?

• How you think about a challenge.

• The number of challenges you face.

• The amount of sleep you get.

• The support from friends and family.

Why is feeling stress considered a natural part of life?

• Because everyone experiences challenges and demands.

• Because it only happens to adults.

• Because it is always a negative experience.

• Because it can be avoided completely.

What is the definition of "perception" as given in the learning material?

• The act of becoming aware through the senses.

• The process of forgetting stressful events.

• The ability to control emotions.

• The act of ignoring your surroundings.

Stress can have which types of effects?

• Only positive effects

• Only negative effects

• Both positive and negative effects

• No effects at all

Which category of stress causes includes media, natural disasters, and global warming?

• Biological

• Environmental

• Cognitive (Thinking)

• Personal Behavior

A student is experiencing stress due to a recent injury. Which type of stress cause is this?

• Biological

• Environmental

• Cognitive (Thinking)

• Life Situations

What do stressors activate in the body?

• The nervous system and specific hormones

• The digestive system and muscles

• The respiratory system and bones

• The circulatory system and skin

Which stage of your body's response to stressors is characterized by your mind and body going on high alert, preparing you to defend yourself or flee from a threat?

• Alarm

• Resistance

• Fatigue

• Recovery