WorksheetsManaging Stress
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
___________________ is the response of your body and mind to being challenged or threatened.
Stress
Distress
Eustress
Pain
Stress can be positive when it helps you:
escape from a dangerous situation
promotes your personal growth
helps you accomplish your goals
all of these answers are correct
Eustress is considered to be __________________ stress.
negative
positive
catastrophic
environmental
Negative stress is also called:
eustress
distress
fake stress
hyper stress
An example of a major life change is:
natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes
misplacing your keys, missing your bus, or having too many homework assignments on the same day
living in unsafe conditions, experiencing poor air quality, and being surrounded by too much noise
starting high school and/or graduating from high school
An example of a catastrophe is:
natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes
misplacing your keys, missing your bus, or having too many homework assignments on the same day
living in unsafe conditions, experiencing poor air quality, and being surrounded by too much noise
starting high school and/or graduating from high school
An example of everyday problems is:
natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes
misplacing your keys, missing your bus, or having too many homework assignments on the same day
living in unsafe conditions, experiencing poor air quality, and being surrounded by too much noise
starting high school and/or graduating from high school
An example of environmental problems is:
natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes
misplacing your keys, missing your bus, or having too many homework assignments on the same day
living in unsafe conditions, experiencing poor air quality, and being surrounded by too much noise
starting high school and/or graduating from high school
The stages of stress include which of the following:
Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion
all of these are correct
During the alarm stage, your body releases a substance
called:
perspiration
dopamine
adrenaline
toxins
During the _____________________ stage of dealing with a stressor your body adapts and uses up a lot of energy.
alarm
resistance
exhaustion
all of these are correct
During the _____________________ stage of dealing with a stressor your body can no longer keep up with the demands placed on it.
alarm
resistance
exhaustion
all of these are correct
Physical changes are warning signs of stress and include the following:
muscle tension, headaches, stomachaches
anger, nervousness, increased crying
poor concentration, increased worrying, being overly critical
overeating/under-eating, sleep issues, reckless actions
Behavioral changes are warning signs of stress and include the following:
muscle tension, headaches, stomachaches
anger, nervousness, increased crying
poor concentration, increased worrying, being overly critical
overeating/under-eating, sleep issues, reckless actions
Changes in thinking are warning signs of stress and include the following:
muscle tension, headaches, stomachaches
anger, nervousness, increased crying
poor concentration, increased worrying, being overly critical
overeating/under-eating, sleep issues, reckless actions
Emotional changes are warning signs of stress and include the following:
muscle tension, headaches, stomachaches
anger, nervousness, increased crying
poor concentration, increased worrying, being overly critical
overeating/under-eating, sleep issues, reckless actions
Optimism is the tendency to focus on the ________________ aspects of any situation.
positive
negative
neither positive or negative
both positive and negative
Pessimism is the tendency to focus on the ________________ aspects of any situation.
positive
negative
neither positive or negative
both positive and negative
The ability to recover, or “bounce back,” from extreme or prolonged stress is called:
resilience
pessimism
resistance
eustress
People with resilience share the following positive characteristics:
They know their strengths and have confidence in their abilities.
They are able to recognize and control their feelings.
They recognize that change is a normal part of life.
All of these answers are correct
Poor time management is one of the biggest contributors to stress.
TRUE
FALSE
Mental rehearsal is a stress reducer because it allows you to go over the task until you feel confident that you can perform it as imagined.
TRUE
FALSE
Positive time management includes:
prioritizing your tasks
making daily "to-do" lists
planning your day
all of these answers are correct
Physical activity (biking, walking, playing sports) can help relieve stress and tension.
TRUE
FALSE
Finding time to relax as a reward for overcoming and accomplishing daily obligations such as homework, chores, tasks and events is important in overcoming stress.
TRUE
FALSE
