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WorksheetsChapter 6 - Understanding Stress and Its Impacts
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is stress?
The body's physical and psychological reaction to perceived threats
A condition that only affects certain individuals
A state of complete relaxation and calmness
A reaction that occurs only in extreme situations
Which of the following is NOT a common stressor?
Relationships
School
Environment
Relaxation
What is technostress?
Stress caused by the constant presence of technology
Stress caused by physical exercise
Stress caused by lack of sleep
Stress caused by overthinking
Which type of stress encourages growth and motivation?
Eustress
Distress
Trauma
Toxic stress
What is the fight-or-flight response?
The body's response to stress
A method of relaxation
A type of toxic stress
A way to avoid stressors
Which of the following is an example of toxic stress?
Stress caused by repeated, long-lasting exposure to severe stressors
Stress that encourages growth and motivation
Stress caused by a single, minor inconvenience
Stress that has no impact on health
What is the physiological stress reaction in which the body mobilizes its resources to fight off or escape from a perceived threat called?
Relaxation response
Alarm stage
Stress response
Exhaustion stage
What happens during the relaxation response in the body?
The body mobilizes its resources to fight or escape.
The body shifts energy from nonessential processes.
The body returns to its resting state after a stressful event.
The body enters the exhaustion stage.
Which stage of the stress response involves the body preparing to fight or escape from a perceived threat?
Alarm stage
Resistance stage
Exhaustion stage
Relaxation response
During which stage of the stress response does the body devote energy to maintaining its stress response, with heart rate and breathing remaining rapid?
Alarm stage
Resistance stage
Exhaustion stage
Relaxation response
What happens if the perceived threat persists and the body continues to maintain its stress response for a long time?
The body enters the relaxation response.
The body uses up its resources and leads to exhaustion.
The body shifts energy to nonessential processes.
The body prepares to fight or escape.
What is the primary function of the nervous system in response to stress?
It secretes hormones to regulate body processes.
It mobilizes other body systems to react to a threatening situation.
It transports blood throughout the body.
It defends the body against infections.
Which of the following is NOT a stress hormone?
Epinephrine
Cortisol
Insulin
Norepinephrine
What is one long-term effect of stress on the cardiovascular system?
Increased glucose and fatty acids.
Chronic wear and tear on the heart, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Impaired memory and forgetfulness.
Spasms of the esophagus.
What is one effect of stress on the digestive system?
Increased heart rate and blood pressure.
Spasms of the esophagus.
Increased glucose and fatty acids.
Impaired memory and forgetfulness.
Which body system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body and is affected by stress?
Nervous system
Endocrine system
Cardiovascular system
Immune system
What is one of the effects of stress on the reproductive system in males?
Increased levels of sex hormones
Lower levels of sperm
Enhanced fertility
Increased sexual arousal
Which of the following is a cognitive effect of stress?
Increased energy levels
Improved decision-making
Difficulty paying attention and learning
Enhanced memory recall
What is a characteristic of acute stress disorder?
Lasts for several years after a stressful event
Begins immediately after a stressful event and lasts from three days to one month
Involves flashbacks and feelings of numbness
Does not affect sleep patterns
Which of the following is NOT an emotional effect of stress?
Nervousness and fear
Increased appetite
Helplessness and frustration
Greater risk of developing mental health conditions
What is burnout characterized by?
A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion
Increased productivity and focus
Enhanced emotional well-being
Reduced risk of developing illnesses
What is a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Increased energy levels
Flashbacks and difficulty sleeping
Improved emotional stability
Enhanced memory recall
What are the three stress hormones?
Epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol
Dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin
Adrenaline, melatonin, and insulin
Testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone
Which stress-related disorder is characterized by a strong and lingering reaction to extreme stress?
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Panic disorder
What is the primary goal of stress management?
To eliminate all stress from life
To reduce the impact of stress and handle threatening situations in positive ways
To ignore stress and focus on other tasks
To increase stress levels to improve productivity
What is one way to maintain a positive attitude during stressful situations?
Focus on the negative aspects of the situation
Think about situations in new, positive ways
Avoid addressing the stressor altogether
Increase your workload to distract yourself
How does stress affect memory?
It improves memory recall for all types of information
It has no effect on memory
Changes in the brain due to stress can lead to forgetfulness
It enhances the ability to multitask
What is a key step in identifying stressors?
Ignore the stressors and hope they go away
Ask yourself questions to identify what stressors are currently affecting you
Assume that everyone has the same stressors
Focus only on physical stressors, not emotional ones
Which relaxation technique involves imagining one’s self in a pleasant environment?
Visualization
Body scan
Focused attention
Guided movements
What is the purpose of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)?
To focus intensely on the present using relaxation techniques
To avoid stressful situations entirely
To increase physical activity levels
To eliminate all negative thoughts permanently
