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Health Chapter 3

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 20mins

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1.

Which of the following statements about stress is NOT true?

a)

Stress is a normal part of life that you cannot avoid.

b)

Stress always has negative effects on your body and mind.

c)

Stress is the response of your body and mind to being challenged or threatened.

d)

Stress can help promote your personal growth.

2.

Which statement about "eustress" is correct?

a)

Eustress is positive stress.

b)

Eustress is negative stress.

c)

Eustress can damage your health.

d)

Eustress is always negative.

3.

A stressor is a(n)

a)

positive response to stress.

b)

negative response to stress.

c)

event or situation that causes stress.

d)

event or situation that relieves or removes stress.

4.

Stressors, such as misplacing your homework, missing your bus, or having too many chores on the same day are

a)

major life changes.

b)

catastrophes.

c)

environmental problems.

d)

everyday problems.

5.

What is the order of stages in the body's response to stress?

a)

resistance stage, exhaustion stage, alarm stage

b)

exhaustion stage, resistance stage, alarm stage

c)

alarm stage, exhaustion stage, resistance stage

d)

alarm stage, resistance stage, exhaustion stage

6.

Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of stress?

a)

anger

b)

lack of concentration

c)

relaxed muscles

d)

sleep problems

7.

After you recognize the warning signs of str, you should

a)

try to identify the stressor.

b)

eliminate the warning signs.

c)

worry excessively.

d)

criticize yourself.

8.

Which illness is not caused by stress?

a)

asthma

b)

ulcers

c)

headaches

d)

stomachaches

9.

How you react to a stressor does NOT depend on

a)

how you assess the situation.

b)

the way other people react.

c)

whether or not the situation is a threat to your well-being.

d)

whether or not you have the necessary resources to meet the challenge.

10.

Optimism is

a)

the tendency to focus on the positive aspects of a situation.

b)

the tendency to focus on the negative aspects of a situation.

c)

the tendency to accept nothing less than excellence.

d)

the ability to recover from prolonged stress.

11.

A singer who assumes the audience will dislike the songs she has chosen to sing is best described as being

a)

optimistic.

b)

a perfectionist.

c)

pessimistic.

d)

resilient.

12.

The key factor in resilience is

a)

resisting any change.

b)

doubting your abilities.

c)

being a perfectionist.

d)

having the support of family and friends.

13.

Resilient people

a)

know that change is something to avoid.

b)

are not confident in their abilities.

c)

are able to recognize and control their feelings.

d)

make unrealistic plans.

14.

in mental rehearsal, you

a)

practice an event without actually doing it.

b)

learn to use your time more productively.

c)

learn to control one or more body functions by monitoring the body's responses.

d)

provide your body with a healthy outlet for built up energy.

15.

One of the best ways to deal with extreme or prolonged stress is to

a)

act like the stress does not exist.

b)

build a support system to improve your resilience.

c)

avoid other people, especially friends and family members.

d)

focus on the problem constantly until it goes away.

16.

A good strategy for building resilience is

a)

changing your routine and doing something new every day.

b)

confiding in yourself by writing in a journal.

c)

being hard on yourself until you solve your problems.

d)

finding situations in which you will experience additional stress.

17.

When you try many different stress-management techniques and nothing seems to work, the best option is to

a)

try each stress-management technique again.

b)

ignore the stressors and hope they will go away.

c)

accept that you will always be stressed.

d)

keep your problems to yourself.

18.

Which of the following is NOT a good example of someone you should ask to help with your problems?

a)

your parents

b)

a friend

c)

a stranger

d)

a teacher

19.

You experience stress when situations, events, or people make demands on your body and mind.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Stress can decrease your ability to concentrate and perform at your best.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

A(n) everyday problem is an event that threatens lives and may destroy property.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Graduating from high school is best classified as what type of stress?

a)

catastrophe

b)

major life change

c)

environmental problems

23.

During the exhaustion stage, your body adapts to the continued presence of the stressor.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

What stage of stress is a person in who has increased adrenaline flow, breathing rate, heart rate, and blood pressure?

a)

Alarm Stage

b)

Resistance Stage

c)

Exhaustion Stage

25.

Prolonged stress can cause the immune system to function worse than usual.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

A _____________________ is a person who accepts nothing less than excellence.

a)

optimist

b)

pessimist

c)

perfectionist

27.

The ability to recover, or bounce back from extreme or prolonged stress is called ____________________.

a)

optimism

b)

pessimism

c)

perfectionist

d)

resilience

28.

What stress management technique allows people to practice an event in their minds without actually doing the event?

a)

Relaxation

b)

Mental Rehearsal

c)

Time Management

d)

Physical Activity

29.

If you tend to put things off until the last minute, you may not be managing your time effectively.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

When your general health is poor, you are better able to deal with stressful situations.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Sharing your problems with someone you trust can help you see them more clearly.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

The three stages of the body's response to stress are

a)

Initial, Middle, End stage.

b)

Primary, Secondary, Final stage.

c)

Alarm, Resistance, and Exhaustion stage.

d)

Beginning, Duration, End stage.

33.

Which is a common strategy for reducing tension?

a)

Physical Activity

b)

Relaxation

c)

Avoid negative thinking

d)

All of the above

34.

Who could you reach out to for support if stress becomes to much for you to manage on your own?

a)

A parent or other adult relative

b)

A teacher, coach, or religious leader

c)

A school counselor or nurse

d)

A sibling or friend

e)

All of the above

35.

Warning signs of stress include changes in how your body functions and changes in emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Some example of this are

a)

overeating, sleep problems, or reckless behavior.

b)

Unable to concentrate, negative thinking, or excessive worrying.

c)

headache, upset stomach, or shortness of breath.

d)

irritable, angry, or nervous.

e)

All of the above.