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STRESS!

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Anything that causes stress is called a

a)

healthy lifestyle

b)

negative stress

c)

stressor

d)

adrenaline

2.

Being able to adjust to new situations

a)

self-concept

b)

adapt

c)

self-esteem

d)

change

3.

The ability to bounce back after a disappointment is called

a)

self-esteem

b)

resilience

c)

self-concept

d)

personality

4.

A hormone that gives the body extra energy

a)

negative stressor

b)

adrenaline

c)

stressor

d)

healthy lifesty.e

5.

A strategy to use time efficiently

a)

relaxation

b)

physical activity

c)

time management

d)

stress

6.

Can be minor nuisances or major life-changing events

a)

healthy lifestyle

b)

negative stressors

c)

stressor

d)

adrenaline

7.

The term used to describe the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to events that are appraised as threatening or challenging.

a)

burnout

b)

stress

c)

distress

d)

eustress

e)

hassles

8.
What are the "things" that cause stress?
a)
Stress
b)
Eustress
c)
Stressors
d)
Distress
9.
What is positive 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
10.
Which of the following is a physical symptom of stress?
a)
Feeling angry
b)
Sweating
c)
Feeling Sad
d)
Feeling overwhelmed
11.
Which of the following is an emotional symptom of stress?
a)
Feeling angry
b)
Shaking hands
c)
Sweating
d)
Upset Stomach
12.
Physical changes increase your strength and stamina, speed your reaction time, and enhance your focus
a)
Body's stress response
b)
Eustress
c)
Stressors
d)
Time stress
13.

Stress-management techniques help people______________ the amount of stress they are exposed to.

a)

perception

b)

isolation

c)

process

d)

restrict

14.

The body's stress response (fight or flight) generally begins with the process of?

a)

Alarm

b)

Resistance

c)

Fatigue

d)

Stress

15.

Your body's way of preparing you to deal with a demanding situation is

a)

Stress

b)

Stress Response

c)

Stressor

d)

Alarm Reaction

16.

Worry, fear, anger & grief are examples of

a)

Physical stressors

b)

Social stressors

c)

Eustress

d)

Emotional Stressor

17.

Physical stressors:

a)

hunger & thirst

b)

all of these

c)

excessive exercise

d)

too hot or too cold

18.

Third stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome

a)

Alarm Reaction

b)

Stage of Resistance

c)

Stage of Exhaustion

d)

Stress Response

19.

What happens during the Alarm Reaction Stage?

a)

The body succumbs to the stressor

b)

The body resists the stressor

c)

The body reacts to the stressor

d)

The body develops ulcers

20.

Stress caused by something bad

a)

eustress

b)

physical stress

c)

distress

d)

social stress

21.

Which would cause eustress

a)

winning a game

b)

breaking up with a boyfriend/girlfriend

c)

tearing your ACL

d)

failing a test

22.

The second stage of the General Adaptation syndrome that occurs when the body and its immune system start to fight the stressor

a)

Stage of Exhaustion

b)

Alarm Reaction

c)

General Adaptation

d)

Stage of Resistance

23.
What is the first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome? 
a)
Resistance Stage 
b)
Alarm Stage 
c)
Exhaustion Stage 
d)
Opening Stage 
24.
In what stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome does your heart rate and blood pressure increase? 
a)
Alarm Stage 
b)
Distress Stage
c)
Resistance Stage
d)
Exhaustion Stage 
25.

2. What causes stress?

a)

a. change in your life

b)

b. unhealthy work environment

c)

c. family problems

d)

d. all of these choices

26.

. During a stressful time, you should

a)

a. visualize a positive outcome

b)

b. keep your thoughts to yourself

c)

c. avoid situations that cause stress

d)

d. avoid people that cause stress

27.

Stress can be healthy when

a)

a. you don’t react to it

b)

b. it motivates you to succeed

c)

c. you recognize why you are stressed

d)

d. none of these choices

28.

Stress management techniques include

a)

a. doing relaxation exercises

b)

b. partying a lot

c)

c. blaming other people

d)

d. blowing up to make a point

29.

Which activity can reduce anxiety?

(click all that apply)

a)

Talking to a Friend

b)

Challenging your Negative Thoughts

c)

Deep breathing exercises

d)

Journaling

30.

Why is regulating your emotions important?

a)

It isn't important

b)

It helps you make better decisions

c)

It makes you feel sad

d)

It makes homework unnecessary

31.

What are examples of healthy coping skills?

a)

Getting organized

b)

Breathing exercises

c)

Talking with a trusted adult

d)

Keeping all of my problems to myself

32.

Click the healthy coping skills.

a)

Playing sports

b)

Listening to music

c)

Taking a walk in the fresh air

d)

Ignoring my responsibilities

33.

Choose the unhealthy coping skill.

a)

Giving up on the situation

b)

Coming up with a plan

c)

Exercise

d)

Hanging out with friends