Welcome to Stress Management

Stress is best described as:

• A feeling of emotional or physical tension

• A type of physical exercise

• A form of entertainment

• A healthy diet plan

Stress can be defined as a response to a demand or challenge. Which of the following best distinguishes between positive and negative stress?

• Positive stress motivates and improves performance, while negative stress causes anxiety and decreases performance.

• Positive stress always leads to health problems, while negative stress improves well-being.

• Positive stress is caused by negative events, while negative stress is caused by positive events.

• Positive stress and negative stress have the same effects on the body.

Internal stress is caused by factors within an organism, while external stress is caused by factors outside the organism. Which of the following is an example of external stress?

• A loud noise startling a person

• A person worrying about an upcoming exam

• A headache caused by dehydration

• Anxiety due to overthinking

Common stressors that affect teenagers include:

• Academic pressure

• Retirement planning

• Childhood diseases

• Workplace layoffs

Healthy coping strategies and mindfulness practices to manage stress include:

• Practicing deep breathing and meditation

• Ignoring stress and hoping it goes away

• Overeating junk food

• Procrastinating on important tasks

Stress is your body and mind's response to ______ or challenges.

• demands

• rewards

• celebrations

• vacations

Which of the following is a physical reaction triggered by stress? Choose the correct option.

• Faster heartbeat

• Daydreaming

• Sleeping

• Eating

Stress can create mental reactions such as ______ or intense focus.

• worry

• hunger

• laughter

• sleepiness

Your stress response evolved to help you handle difficult situations.

• True

• False

Stress can sometimes help you perform better in certain situations. Which of the following is an example of this?

• Feeling motivated to study harder before an important exam and achieving a good grade.

• Becoming too anxious to focus during a test and forgetting answers.

• Ignoring all responsibilities and procrastinating under pressure.

• Giving up on a task because it feels overwhelming.