Understanding and Coping with Stress

What is stress?

• The act of relaxing your mind.

• The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands.

• The process of learning new skills.

• The feeling of happiness after success.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about stress?

• Stress can only build up slowly.

• Stress can appear quickly or build up slowly.

• Stress is always easy to avoid.

• Stress never affects your health.

Which of the following is an example of negative stress?

• Working harder to meet a deadline.

• Feeling frustrated and angry when you can't finish your work.

• Feeling excited about a new challenge.

• Enjoying time with friends.

What happens during the "fatigue" stage of the stress response?

• You feel both physically and mentally tired

• You go on high alert

• You adapt to the stressor

• You become more energetic

Which of the following is a biological stressor?

• Illness

• Peer pressure

• Media

• Not fitting in

Which of the following is a personal behavior stressor?

• Smoking

• Natural disasters

• School demands

• Changes in the body

If a teen is feeling stress due to "moving or changing schools," which category does this stressor belong to?

• Life Situations

• Environmental

• Biological

• Personal Behavior

Which of the following is NOT a physical effect of stress?

• Headache

• Weakened immune system

• Improved digestion

• High blood pressure

Which physical symptom is associated with stress?

• Dilated pupils

• Decreased heart rate

• Reduced muscle tension

• Lower blood sugar

Which of the following is a physical symptom of stress listed in the image?

• Increase in perspiration

• Decrease in perspiration

• No change in perspiration

• Perspiration only during exercise