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Stress

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

________ is your body's response to anything that requires attention or action.

a)

Sickness

b)

Stress

c)

Disease

d)

Headache

2.

Which of the following is a physical sign of stress?

a)

rapid heartbeat

b)

sweaty palms

c)

nausea

d)

all of the answers are signs of stress

3.

All stress is bad.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

This type of stress is positive stress.

a)

Eustress

b)

Distress

5.

This type of stress is negative stress.

a)

Eustress

b)

Distress

6.

Sports competitions or games is an example of ________ stress.

a)

Eustress

b)

Distress

7.

What is not an example of a major life change?

a)

Moving to a different city

b)

Gaining a new sibling

c)

Stubbing your toe

d)

Parents divorce

8.

Learning to control one or more of your emotions by monitoring their body responses is called:

a)

Mindfulness

b)

Stress

c)

Physical activity

d)

Relaxation

9.

T/F: Your body can benefit from small amounts of stress.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Losing your homework is an example of what type of stress?

a)

Major life change

b)

Catastrophe

c)

Everyday problems

d)

Environmental problems

11.

Which of the following is a warning sign of stress?

a)

Over/under eating

b)

Troubles sleeping

c)

Irritable

d)

All are warning signs of stress

12.

The two types of stress are ___________ and ____________

a)

Positive and horrible

b)

Eustress and Distress

c)

Positive and Constant

d)

Positive and Bad

13.

What is eustress stress?

a)

A type of stress that is not THAT bad

b)

Stress that has no physical or emotional symptoms

c)

stress that causes you to perform better or get things done

d)

Stress that does not last long

14.

What is distress stress?

a)

Stress that prevents you from doing something or functioning in your every day life

b)

stress that lasts a long amount of time

c)

stress that has many symptoms

d)

stress that do not speak to anyone about

15.
Which of the following is a physical symptom of stress?
a)
Feeling angry
b)
Sweating
c)
Feeling Sad
d)
Feeling overwhelmed
16.
Which of the following is an emotional symptom of stress?
a)
Feeling angry
b)
Shaking hands
c)
Sweating
d)
Upset Stomach
17.

A __________ is a way of dealing with or handling stress

a)

stress buster

b)

to do list

c)

strategy

d)

Appointment

18.

Which of the following is NOT a healthy stress buster?

a)

Yoga

b)

watching netflix

c)

spending time with your friends

d)

Punching a wall

19.

If you have tried all of your usual stress busters but still feel stressed out what should you do?

a)

Watch TV

b)

Take some time off from everything

c)

Talk to a trusted adult

d)

Take a nap

20.
Which stress is considered the GOOD stress?
a)
Eustress
b)
Distress
21.
What are the "things" that cause stress?
a)
Stress
b)
Eustress
c)
Stressors
d)
Distress
22.

Stress is

a)

Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension

b)

Only physical strain or tension

c)

Only emotional strain or tension

d)

Only mental strain or tension

23.

Stress can be caused by which of the following? (choose all that apply)

a)

Arguments with friends or family

b)

Difficulty or too much school work

c)

A poor diet

d)

Not enough sleep

e)

Illness

24.

Symptoms of stress are (choose all that apply)

a)

Feeling nervous, anxious, or scared

b)

Feeling depressing

c)

Sick to your stomach

d)

Feeling happy or proud

25.

Feeling confident is a feeling of stress?

a)

True

b)

False

26.

More symptoms of stress include

a)

Headaches

b)

Difficulty breathing

c)

High blood pressure

d)

Bad breathe

27.

Feeling relieved is a feeling of stress

a)

True

b)

False

28.

All stress is bad.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Physical activity like sports is usually good stress.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

How can you reduce stress?

a)

Eating lots of sugar and unhealthy food.

b)

Keeping your feelings to yourself and denying help.

c)

Staying up all night.

d)

Deep breathing.

31.

Other ways to help reduce stress include (choose all that apply)

a)

Talk with friends or family about your stress.

b)

A healthy diet, exercise, and getting plenty of sleep.

c)

Skipping school or not doing homework.

d)

Think about a happy event or something you look forward to.

32.

What are the "things" that cause stress?

a)

Stress

b)

Stressors

c)

Eustress

d)

Distress

33.

Which stress is considered the GOOD stress?

a)

Eustress

b)

Distress

34.

Everyone deals with stress at some point?

a)

True

b)

False

35.

There can be both good and bad stress?

a)

Yes

b)

No

36.

Which is a physical effect of stress?

a)

Sweating

b)

Blurred Vision

c)

Upset Stomach

d)

All of these are possible

37.

Exercise is a great way to manage stress?

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Eating a healthy diet is NOT important to handling stress?

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Getting a good night sleep is important to reduce stress?

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Stress busters can help in:

a)

Overcoming bad habits

b)

Achieving your goals

c)

Overcoming challenges and difficulties

d)

All of the above

41.

Which of the following is not a stress-management(buster) skill?

a)

Problem solving

b)

Yelling at people

c)

Understanding self

d)

Confidence building

42.

A limited amount of stress :

a)

Can be exciting

b)

can help in reacting to opportunities quickly

c)

Can increase your focus

d)

All of the above

43.

The following can help reduce stress:

a)

Fighting

b)

Mindfulness

c)

Yoga

d)

Music

44.

The following are the characteristics of Positive Eustress, Stress:

a)

It improves performance

b)

It feels exciting

c)

It motivates

d)

All of the above

45.

The following are the characteristics of Negative Distress, Stress:

a)

It feels unpleasant

b)

It decreases performance

c)

It causes anxiety

d)

It increases excitement

46.

Which of the following are the basic sources of stress?

a)

The Environment

b)

Social Stressors

c)

Thoughts

d)

All of the above

47.

How can you identify your strengths?

a)

Point out the areas where you struggle

and what you find difficult to do

b)

Look at the feedback you receive from

others

c)

Be open to feedback and accept your

weaknesses without feeling small about

it. Look at it as an area of improvement

d)

Take time off to think about what you do well

48.

How can you identify you weaknesses?

a)

Point out the areas where you struggle and what you find difficult to do

b)

Think of anything that you are always good at

c)

Think about what others appreciate about you

d)

Take time off to think about what you do well

49.

What does empathy mean?

a)

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

b)

Sharing toys

c)

Talking to friends

d)

Asking someone to play