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Choices: Taming the Stress Monster

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of the word "relentless"?

a)

harsh, inflexible, constant,

b)

to give in

c)

to give up

2.

What is the meaning of the word "physiological"?

a)

study of the mind and behavior

b)

study of the ecosystem

c)

study of the normal functions of living organisms and their parts

3.

What is the meaning of the word "endorphins"?

a)

a group of muscles in the arms

b)

a group of hormones with physiological functions within the brain and nervous system

c)

a group of individuals working towards the same task

4.

What is the meaning of the word "vicious"?

a)

bitter in nature

b)

deliberately cruel or violent

c)

sweet to the touch

5.

Stress causes our bodies to go into fight-or-flight mode, a _________________ response from our caveman days that’s meant to protect us from harm.

a)

cortisol

b)

physiological

c)

vicious

6.

When encountering a stressor, your_________________ kicks into high gear, causing you to experience a racing heart and a burst of energy that helps you get things done.

a)

nervous system

b)

endorphins

c)

cortisol

7.

While stress is your body’s way of pumping you up for challenges, _________________ stress can be harmful to your health.

a)

yeilding

b)

weak

c)

relentless

8.

Studies found that kids who had their best friend around when they had negative experiences had lower levels of ________________, the hormone responsible for stress.

a)

while blood cells

b)

cortisol

c)

retina

9.

When you’re stressed, exercising is a great idea because it releases _________________, which are feel-good chemicals in the brain.

a)

endorphins

b)

red blood cells

c)

cortisol

10.

You can end the _________________ cycle of stress by using visualization techniques and picturing yourself in your happy place, like the beach!

a)

loving

b)

pleasant

c)

vicious

11.

Which of the following is a top stressor for most teens?

a)

academics

b)

dating

c)

social media

d)

peer pressure

12.

Approximately how many teens say that they’re super stressed?

a)

95%

b)

83%

c)

36%

d)

77%

13.

The stress response can be helpful, but when is it likely to be harmful?

a)

When it goes away too quickly for your body to adjust

b)

When it makes you sweat

c)

When it makes you feel focused

d)

When you experience it day after day

14.

What part of your body does stress start in?

a)

brain

b)

heart

c)

lungs

d)

sweat glands