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WorksheetsHealth Chapter 3
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following statements about stress is NOT true?
Stress is a normal part of life that you cannot avoid.
Stress always has negative effects on your body and mind.
Stress is the response of your body and mind to being challenged or threatened.
Stress can help promote your personal growth.
Which statement about "eustress" is correct?
Eustress is positive stress.
Eustress is negative stress.
Eustress can damage your health.
Eustress is always negative.
A stressor is a(n)
positive response to stress.
negative response to stress.
event or situation that causes stress.
event or situation that relieves or removes stress.
Stressors, such as misplacing your homework, missing your bus, or having too many chores on the same day are
major life changes.
catastrophes.
environmental problems.
everyday problems.
What is the order of stages in the body's response to stress?
resistance stage, exhaustion stage, alarm stage
exhaustion stage, resistance stage, alarm stage
alarm stage, exhaustion stage, resistance stage
alarm stage, resistance stage, exhaustion stage
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of stress?
anger
lack of concentration
relaxed muscles
sleep problems
After you recognize the warning signs of str, you should
try to identify the stressor.
eliminate the warning signs.
worry excessively.
criticize yourself.
Which illness is not caused by stress?
asthma
ulcers
headaches
stomachaches
How you react to a stressor does NOT depend on
how you assess the situation.
the way other people react.
whether or not the situation is a threat to your well-being.
whether or not you have the necessary resources to meet the challenge.
Optimism is
the tendency to focus on the positive aspects of a situation.
the tendency to focus on the negative aspects of a situation.
the tendency to accept nothing less than excellence.
the ability to recover from prolonged stress.
A singer who assumes the audience will dislike the songs she has chosen to sing is best described as being
optimistic.
a perfectionist.
pessimistic.
resilient.
The key factor in resilience is
resisting any change.
doubting your abilities.
being a perfectionist.
having the support of family and friends.
Resilient people
know that change is something to avoid.
are not confident in their abilities.
are able to recognize and control their feelings.
make unrealistic plans.
in mental rehearsal, you
practice an event without actually doing it.
learn to use your time more productively.
learn to control one or more body functions by monitoring the body's responses.
provide your body with a healthy outlet for built up energy.
One of the best ways to deal with extreme or prolonged stress is to
act like the stress does not exist.
build a support system to improve your resilience.
avoid other people, especially friends and family members.
focus on the problem constantly until it goes away.
A good strategy for building resilience is
changing your routine and doing something new every day.
confiding in yourself by writing in a journal.
being hard on yourself until you solve your problems.
finding situations in which you will experience additional stress.
When you try many different stress-management techniques and nothing seems to work, the best option is to
try each stress-management technique again.
ignore the stressors and hope they will go away.
accept that you will always be stressed.
keep your problems to yourself.
Which of the following is NOT a good example of someone you should ask to help with your problems?
your parents
a friend
a stranger
a teacher
You experience stress when situations, events, or people make demands on your body and mind.
True
False
Stress can decrease your ability to concentrate and perform at your best.
True
False
A(n) everyday problem is an event that threatens lives and may destroy property.
True
False
Graduating from high school is best classified as what type of stress?
catastrophe
major life change
environmental problems
During the exhaustion stage, your body adapts to the continued presence of the stressor.
True
False
What stage of stress is a person in who has increased adrenaline flow, breathing rate, heart rate, and blood pressure?
Alarm Stage
Resistance Stage
Exhaustion Stage
Prolonged stress can cause the immune system to function worse than usual.
True
False
A _____________________ is a person who accepts nothing less than excellence.
optimist
pessimist
perfectionist
The ability to recover, or bounce back from extreme or prolonged stress is called ____________________.
optimism
pessimism
perfectionist
resilience
What stress management technique allows people to practice an event in their minds without actually doing the event?
Relaxation
Mental Rehearsal
Time Management
Physical Activity
If you tend to put things off until the last minute, you may not be managing your time effectively.
True
False
When your general health is poor, you are better able to deal with stressful situations.
True
False
Sharing your problems with someone you trust can help you see them more clearly.
True
False
The three stages of the body's response to stress are
Initial, Middle, End stage.
Primary, Secondary, Final stage.
Alarm, Resistance, and Exhaustion stage.
Beginning, Duration, End stage.
Which is a common strategy for reducing tension?
Physical Activity
Relaxation
Avoid negative thinking
All of the above
Who could you reach out to for support if stress becomes to much for you to manage on your own?
A parent or other adult relative
A teacher, coach, or religious leader
A school counselor or nurse
A sibling or friend
All of the above
Warning signs of stress include changes in how your body functions and changes in emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Some example of this are
overeating, sleep problems, or reckless behavior.
Unable to concentrate, negative thinking, or excessive worrying.
headache, upset stomach, or shortness of breath.
irritable, angry, or nervous.
All of the above.
