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3.3 Stress management

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sort the different types of stressors

Categorize the following

ARGUMENTS WITH FRIENDS/FAMILY

SADNESS AFTER A LOSS OF A FRIEND/FAMILY MEMBER

GRADES

DEMANDS FROM DIFFERENT TEACHERS

JOBS

SPORTS/EXTRA CURRICULARS

COLLEGE/FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS

FINANCIAL CONCERNS

FOOD INSECURITY

HOMELESSNESS

NATURAL DISASTERS

PANDEMICS

SOCIAL MEDIA

ONLINE COMMUNICATION

JEALOUSY/FOMO

MARRIAGE/DIVORCE

SIBLINGS

TARDIES OR ABSENCES

UNRETURNED/UNANSWERED TEXTS

RELATIONSHIP
SCHOOL
ENVIRONMENT
TECHNOLOGY
2.

What happens to the heart rate during the fight-or-flight response?

a)

Increases

b)

Remains the same

c)

Decreases

3.

What happens to the pupils of the eye during the fight-or-flight response?

a)

They constrict to limit light entering the eye

b)

They remain the same

c)

They dilate to allow more light to enter the eye

4.

Adrenalin is also known as "fight or flight" hormone.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

How does the “fight or flight” reaction work in the body?

a)

The 'fight or flight" reaction causes a person to develop a phobia.

b)

The "fight or flight" reaction creates memories.

c)

When faced with a threat, hormones are released, allowing the body to address the threat faced; which causes a person to either stay and fight or run away seeking safety.

d)

The "fight or flight" reaction can cause confusion in a person.

6.

Deep breathing and meditation are effective techniques to help you feel ____________ and reduce stress.

a)

reaction

b)

calm

c)

defense

d)

escape

7.

Which of the following does not increase during a fight or flight response?

a)

Blood Pressure

b)

Pupil Size

c)

Digestion

d)

Blood Clotting

8.
Which stress is considered the GOOD stress?
a)
Eustress
b)
Distress
9.
What are the "things" that cause stress?
a)
Stress
b)
Eustress
c)
Stressors
d)
Distress
10.
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
11.
What stress is considered the BAD stress?
a)
Eustress
b)
Distress
12.

Which of the following are good coping mechanisms for stress? (check all that apply)

a)

Exercise

b)

Meditation

c)

Fighting with your sibling

d)

Time management

e)

Sleeping for 2-3 hours at night

13.

I can control my stress by....

a)

getting enough sleep at night.

b)

eating healthy.

c)

enjoying time with friends and laughing a lot

d)

using "mindful" techniques and teaching my body how to release tension.

e)

all of the above.

14.

The first stage of the stress response is?

a)

Resistance

b)

Fatigue

c)

Alarm

15.

The second stage of the stress response

a)

Fatigue

b)

Alarm

c)

Resistance

16.

The last stage of the stress response

a)

Alarm

b)

Fatigue

c)

Resistance

17.

Being physically active offsets the effects of stress

a)

True

b)

False

18.

How can you reduce stress?

a)

Eating lots of sugar and unhealthy food.

b)

Keeping your feelings to yourself and denying help.

c)

Staying up all night.

d)

Deep breathing.

19.

Other ways to help reduce stress include... (choose 3)

a)

Talk with friends or family about your stress.

b)

A healthy diet, exercise, and getting plenty of sleep.

c)

Skipping school or not doing homework.

d)

Think about a happy event or something you look forward to.

20.
A __________ is a way of dealing with or handling stress
a)
coping mechanism 
b)
to do list
c)
strategy 
d)
Appointment 
21.
A coping mechanism is considered POSITIVE or HEALTHY if ... 
a)
it is easy
b)
you do not need someones help with it
c)
it does not cause harm to you, others or someone's property 
d)
it involves talking out your feelings 
22.
If you have tried all of your usual coping mechanisms but still feel stressed out what should you do? 
a)
Watch TV
b)
Take some time off from everything
c)
Talk to a trusted adult 
d)
Take a nap 
23.

Click the healthy coping skills. (choose 3)

a)

Playing sports

b)

Listening to music

c)

Taking a walk in the fresh air

d)

Ignoring my responsibilities

24.

What are examples of healthy coping skills? (choose 3)

a)

Getting organized

b)

Breathing exercises

c)

Talking with a trusted adult

d)

Keeping all of my problems to myself

25.

Select all healthy Stress Management techniques

a)

Exercise

b)

Volunteering

c)

Meditation

d)

Social Media Break

26.

Which is correct?

a)

You can control what stresses you

b)

You can control how your body reacts to stress

c)

You can control outcomes of things

d)

You can control how you deal with stress

27.

This type of stress is positive stress.

a)

Eustress

b)

Distress

28.

This type of stress is negative stress.

a)

Eustress

b)

Distress

29.

What can stress cause?

a)

Heart issues

b)

Mental health issues

c)

Stomach issues

d)

All of the above

30.

During the alarm stage, your body releases a substance

called:

a)

perspiration

b)

dopamine

c)

adrenaline

d)

toxins

31.

Which of the following best describes how chronic stress can affect physical health?

a)

It only causes temporary discomfort with no long-term effects.

b)

It can weaken the immune system and increase the risk of illnesses.

c)

It improves the body’s ability to fight diseases.

d)

It has no impact on physical health.

32.

How does regular physical activity help in managing stress?

a)

It increases stress hormones in the body.

b)

It helps release endorphins, which improve mood.

c)

It makes you more tired and stressed.

d)

It has no effect on stress levels.

33.

In the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) Model, the first stage of the stress response is called the​ (a)   stage, where cortisol and adreniline are released, preparing your body for 'fight or flight'. The 2nd stage of the GAS model is the ​ (b)   stage, where your mind and body adapt to the continued presence of the stressor. The 3rd and final stage of the GAS model is the​ (c)   stage, where your body's resources become depleated, leading to stress-related illness, and health issues.

Choose from the below words

Fatigue

alarm
resistance
exhaustion
Eustress
34.

Chronic stress is stress associated with long term problems that can be traumatic, leading to the constant release of cortisol along with elevated blood pressure.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Match each symptom of stress with the correct type

Categorize the following

Increased Sweating

Increased Heartrate

Dilated Pupils

Difficulty concentrating

Worry/ Anxiety / Fear

Physical Effects of Stress
Emotional Effects of Stress
36.

A good way to help reduce stress would be relax your​ (a)   , slow your ​​ (b)   , and get enough​ (c)  

Choose from the below words

muscles

breathing

sleep