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Understanding & Coping with Stress: Introduction

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement best describes stress for most people?

a)

A condition that always harms health

b)

A body and mind reaction to demands

c)

A disease caused only by bacteria

d)

A feeling that never changes over time

2.

Which is most likely an emotional sign of being stressed?

a)

Feeling irritable or overwhelmed

b)

Never needing sleep again

c)

Growing taller overnight

d)

Improved vision instantly

3.

Which choice best defines stress in simple terms?

a)

A broken bone in the arm

b)

The body’s response to pressure

c)

A permanent personality trait

d)

An allergy to loud noises

4.

Which feeling is commonly linked with stress?

a)

Worry or anxiety sensations

b)

Complete lack of emotions

c)

Constant happiness only

d)

Total confusion always

5.

Which coping strategy is healthy during a stressful day?

a)

Talking to a trusted person

b)

Refusing to sleep for days

c)

Denying feelings completely

d)

Eating only candy all week

6.

Which is an example of a personal definition of stress?

a)

Feeling pressure to meet goals

b)

Being allergic to peanuts only

c)

Liking music after school

d)

Growing plants in the yard

7.

Which action can reduce stress quickly in class?

a)

Practicing slow breathing

b)

Shouting at classmates

c)

Leaving without permission

d)

Finishing nothing at all

8.

Which healthy habit supports stress management over time?

a)

Ignoring homework always

b)

Skipping water consistently

c)

Staying up gaming all night

d)

Regular sleep schedule nightly

9.

Which step helps prevent last-minute stress?

a)

Breaking tasks into chunks

b)

Relying only on luck always

c)

Ignoring all assignment dates

d)

Waiting until the deadline

10.

Which is a healthy way to manage stress after school?

a)

Pretending feelings don’t exist

b)

Eating nothing the entire day

c)

Arguing with family constantly

d)

Going for a short walk outside

11.

When you learn your family is moving to France, which option is a cognitive thought rather than a physical reaction?

a)

I wonder how school will be different there

b)

My stomach tightens and I feel nauseous

c)

My palms get clammy and start sweating

d)

I feel a sudden rush of fear and sadness

12.

Which example describes an external stressor?

a)

A noisy classroom disrupting concentration

b)

Worrying about personal performance

c)

Negative self-talk after a mistake

d)

Feeling guilty about a choice you made

13.

Internal stressors are best described as

a)

Pressures that come from inside yourself

b)

Pressures caused by weather and traffic

c)

Challenges created by school rules

d)

Problems that only friends can cause

14.

Which statement best defines a stressor as shown in the image?

a)

Feelings that are always negative

b)

Only events that are emergencies

c)

Anything that causes stress responses

d)

Tasks that are always difficult

15.

According to the visual, where do external stressors originate?

a)

From past memories only

b)

From the immune system

c)

From thoughts and beliefs

d)

From the outside world

16.

Which example is most likely an internal stressor?

a)

Heavy traffic on the bus

b)

A sudden schedule change

c)

School fire alarm noise

d)

Self-criticism about grades

17.

Which outcome is most associated with chronic stress impacting mental health over time?

a)

Short bursts of excitement during exercise

b)

Improved focus and faster decision-making

c)

Temporary sadness after a single bad day

d)

Anxiety with ongoing worry or panic

18.

Which statement best explains why people react differently to the same stressful event shown in the slide?

a)

Reactions depend on how the person views the situation

b)

Reactions are fixed by age and school grade

c)

Reactions are identical because stress is universal

d)

Reactions only change with current physical fitness

19.

Choose the most positive first step when you feel overwhelmed, based on the strategies shown in the slide.

a)

Keep working nonstop without any break

b)

Avoid asking for help to stay independent

c)

Get more information to understand the situation

d)

Ignore the problem and hope it disappears

20.

How can understanding the physiological stress response help a student manage exam anxiety?

a)

By ignoring physical symptoms to focus better on the exam.

b)

By using relaxation techniques to control heart rate and breathing when symptoms arise.

c)

By increasing caffeine intake to stay alert.

d)

By studying harder to avoid the feeling of unpreparedness.