WorksheetsStress activity one
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
Which of the following can be distorted by negative emotional stress?
The positive influence of your parents
Shopping with your friends
The way you view yourself
The way you go to school
What is the first stage in stress response?
Alarm
Fatigue
Confusion
Resistance
Which of the following would be displayed during the alarm stage of stress response?
Sense of calm
Slower heart beat
Calm stomach
Faster breathing rate
What kind of response to a stressor occurs when your mind goes blank when a teacher asks you a question?
Fear
Freeze
Flight
Fright
Which of the following health problems may sometimes be stress-related?
Hair loss
Anemia
Anxiety
Mood swings
What is the first step in stress management?
Remove yourself from the source of the stress
Seek help to deal with the stress
Write down your thoughts in a journal
Identify the source of the stress
What should you do when life offers certain circumstances that are beyond our control, rather than indulging in self-defeating behavior?
Study them
Ignore them
Discuss them
Analyze them
There is growing evidence that your ______________skills improve from physical activity by teaching you how to focus.
Physical (strength)
Behavioral (actions)
Cognitive (learning)
Social (relationships)
What is one of the major causes of stress in our lives?
Money
Poor time management skills
Poor support system
Stressful school/work conditions
What should you do when you have a task to finish?
Think of everything you have to do
Stay focused
Clear your mind
Browse the internet
Which of the following is one of the most significant obstacles to effective use of time management?
Poor judgement
Procrastination
Bad habits
Fatigue
___________________ 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
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 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
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
Which of the following is a physical sign of stress?
rapid heartbeat
sweaty palms
nausea
all of the answers are signs of stress
What is a coping skill?
Strategies you put into place to help you manage stress
Running away from all of your problems
Anything that causes stress
The problem with defense mechanisms is
they are temporary
they delay dealing with the stresor
they are the easy way out
all of the above
Relying on defense mechanisms for a long period of time
will solve all your problems
has no effect on your relationships
may make your distress even worse
all of the above
ignoring the problem is
rationalization
displacement
denial
repression
making excuses for your behavior is
rationalization
displacement
denial
repression
blocking out unpleasant memories is
rationalization
denial
repression
displacement
shifting anger at one person to another is
displacement
projection
rationalization
repression
What would be an example of distress?
Getting bad grades
Getting married
Getting a house
Going on vacation
How can we get rid of stress?
By doing things that relax us
Getting into arguments
Getting into fights
All of the above
What happens if stress builds up?
It goes away
It does not effect us
It causes positive effects
It explodes
What is anger?
A feeling of annoyance
A feeling of joy
A feeling of sadness
A feeling of happiness
What is a stressor?
Only good things in your life
Only bad things things in your life
Anything that causes stress
Choose the unhealthy coping skill.
Giving up on the situation
Coming up with a plan
Exercise
Hanging out with friends
What is chronic stress?
Stress that continues for a long period of time.
Stress that happens for a day.
Negative stress
Stress-management can help in:
Overcoming bad habits
Achieving your goals
Overcoming challenges and difficulties
All of the above
Grooming is a term associated with:
Time management
Problem solving
Neat and clean appearance
Self-management
This type of stress is ongoing over a long period of time.
Acute
Chronic
What is anxiety?
is a exaggerated fear of specific situations or objects.
is a rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, fear of losing control, shortness of breath, nausea.
is restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, sleep disturbance.
The feeling of dread, similar to fear. It may include worry, concern, stress, or nervousness.
Which of the following is a behavioral change to stress?
overeating
muscle tension
nervousness
impatient
When dealing with stress, which of the following is an example of a counterproductive coping technique?
Exercising
Meditation
Binge eating
Yoga
Being easily annoyed and unusually irritable can be an emotional warning sign of too much stress.
False
True
Losing weight can be a sign of too much stress
True
False
Which of the following is a workplace hazard?
Physical Hazard
Psychological Hazard
Elimination
Risk
There are two types of distress. Which of the following are the correct answers?
Acute stress
External stressor
Internal stressor
Chronic stress
