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WorksheetsQUIZ on Ch 4 "Managing Stress & Coping with Loss" (HEALTH)
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 2hrs 52mins
What is stress?
the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment
reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
common and natural reaction to a loss that brings on strong emotions
stage of the stress response in which the body performs at a higher level
one of the stages a person may go through after a serious loss
What is resistance?
the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment
reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
common and natural reaction to a loss that brings on strong emotions
stage of the stress response in which the body performs at a higher level
one of the stages a person may go through after a serious loss
What is resiliency?
the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment
reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
common and natural reaction to a loss that brings on strong emotions
stage of the stress response in which the body performs at a higher level
one of the stages a person may go through after a serious loss
What is grief?
the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment
reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
common and natural reaction to a loss that brings on strong emotions
stage of the stress response in which the body performs at a higher level
one of the stages a person may go through after a serious loss
What is remorse?
the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment
reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
common and natural reaction to a loss that brings on strong emotions
stage of the stress response in which the body performs at a higher level
one of the stages a person may go through after a serious loss
The act of becoming aware through the senses is called coping.
False it is called perception
True
False it is called stress
False it is called grief
Physical responses to stress are largely voluntary.
True
False it is involuntary or automatic
False it is resistance
False it is remorse
Chronic stress is stress associated with long-term problems
False it is perception
False it is resistance
True
False it is deep breathing
Ignoring a loss helps the healing process
False it is presenting
True
False it is acknowledging
False it is stressing
During the acceptance stage of grief, a person experiences remorse.
True
False it is resistance
False it is fatigue
False it is closure
Which of the following is an example of positive stress?
Worry about a situation that causes you to lose sleep
Feeling overwhelmed by a problem that you cannot solve
Pressure to do well that motivates you to work harder
All of the above
You should identify the cause of stress in order to handle it because ...
different causes of stress lead to different stress responses
knowing the cause may help you prevent it or reduce its effects
once a cause of stress has been identified it can always be eliminated
the cause of the stress determines how you will respond to it physically
During which stage of the stress response are psychosomatic responses likely to occur?
Alarm stage
Resistance stage
Fatigue stage
Physical stage
Azanae just got her first after-school job and now a friend is pressuring her to go out for the track team. Which stress management strategy would be the most relevant for avoiding stress in this situation?
Seeking support from others
Practicing relaxation techniques
Redirecting nervous energy
Using refusal skills
Assume that you are feeling stress because you have an oral presentation tomorrow. What is an effective way to deal with the stress?
Prepare for and practice the presentation early
Postpone the presentation until next week
Focus on what might go wrong during the presentation
Show up late for the presentation
What could you do to help a friend who has test anxiety?
Tell him he is acting foolish
Advise him not to study so hard
Encourage him to start studying early
Remind him how important tests are.
If you are faced with an unavoidable stressor, an effective way to reduce its impact is
avoid talking or thinking about it
use refusal skills to cope with it
talk about it with someone you trust
ignore it and hope it will go away
A person who feels numb about a serious loss is probably
still in the denial stage of grief
already recovered from the loss
in the acceptance stage of grief
feeling remorse over the loss
To get through the grieving process, a person needs to
avoid expressing strong emotions
stop thinking about the future
face the reality of the loss
learn how the loss could have been prevented
If a close friend is grieving, what is the best way to show her support?
Try to rush her through the grieving process
Help her recall what she didn't like about the deceased
Leave her alone to process the grief
Be a sympathetic listener
What are stages of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
resistance, exhaustion, alarm
alarm, resistance, exhaustion
alarm, exhaustion, resistance
resistance, exhaustion
stress causing events that come from within a person or from an external source and range from relatively mild to severe
stress
stressor
What happens in a Flight response?
You don't react
You think logically
You scream
You try to escape
During what stage of the body’s stress response are hormones.
Alarm
Resistance
Fatigue
Recovery
___________________ 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 a catastrophe 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
During the alarm stage, your body releases a substance
called:
perspiration
dopamine
adrenaline
toxins
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
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
A perfectionist
is a person who accepts nothing less than excellence.
is someone who has the ability to recover, or "bounce back back" from extreme or prolonged stress.
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 is the 3rd stage of the stress response, when an exhausted feeling takes over your mind and body?
Resistance
Flight
Fatigue
Trembling
Which of the following is not an example of a Psychosomatic response to stress?
Uncontrolled laughter
Sleep disorders
Skin disorders
Digestive problems
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 is one of the major causes of stress in our lives?
Money
Poor time management skills
Poor support system
Stressful school/work conditions
Which of the following is one of the most significant obstacles to effective use of time management?
Poor judgement
Procrastination
Bad habits
Fatigue
True or False: A loss can only occur by death.
True
False
Which of the following means to express deep sadness because of a loss?
cope
withdrawl
grieve
True or False: The grieving process is the journey to recovery.
True
False
Everyone will experience doubt, anxiety, stress, sadness, and disappointment in their life.
True
False
