DANCE AS STRESS MANAGEMENT

How does dancing primarily help reduce stress?

• By tiring the body

•  By releasing mood-enhancing chemicals in the brain

• By isolating the dancer

• By increasing stress hormones

Dancing regularly can improve mental health by:

• Increasing anxiety

• Reducing brain activity

• Making people more tired and stressed

• Enhancing focus and reducing tension

What physical benefit of dancing contributes to stress management?

• Improved flexibility and muscle tone

• Increased joint stiffness

• Decreased cardiovascular health

Dancing in groups helps reduce stress mainly by:

• Making you compete more

• Creating social anxiety

• Increasing social interaction and support

• Causing loneliness

  How often is it recommended to engage in dancing to effectively manage stress?

• Once a year

• Several times a week

• Never

• Only during competitions

The best music choice for stress-relieving dance sessions is:

• Loud, aggressive

• any music

• Only classical music

• Music, you enjoy and find relaxing

Dancing improves stress management by increasing which of the following?

• Physical inactivity

• Cardiovascular fitness

• Social isolation

• Muscle tension

Besides physical benefits, dancing improves stress management by:

• Increasing mental fatigue

• Reducing self-esteem

• Enhancing emotional expression

• Causing distraction

What effect does dancing have on breathing patterns?

• Stops breathing temporarily

• Has no effect

• Causes shallow breathing

• Promotes deeper, more rhythmic breathing

Which of these is a mental health benefit of dancing?

• Decreased anxiety and depression symptoms

• Increased feelings of isolation

• Heightened stress levels

• Reduced cognitive function