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Managing Stress

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which statement best defines stress in everyday life?

a)

A reaction of body and mind to challenges

b)

A permanent illness without any cure

c)

A feeling that only occurs in emergencies

d)

A condition caused only by physical injuries

2.

Which statement best explains how perception influences your reaction to stress?

a)

Perception is noticing through senses, shaping stress impact

b)

Perception means ignoring senses, reducing stress completely

c)

Perception means automatic calmness, stopping all stress

d)

Perception is memorizing facts, preventing stress responses

3.

Which stage of the stress response prepares the body for fight-or-flight by putting mind and body on high alert?

a)

Fatigue stage with reduced capacity

b)

Resistance stage with brief adaptation

c)

Alarm stage with heightened alertness

d)

Recovery stage with full relaxation

4.

A student faces ongoing exam pressure for weeks. Which stage describes the body adapting to the stressor for a short time before tiring?

a)

Alarm stage with immediate arousal

b)

Resistance stage with temporary adaptation

c)

Fatigue stage with prolonged exhaustion

d)

Baseline stage with no change

5.

Which change is a typical immediate physical symptom during the stress response, as shown in the diagram?

a)

Slower heart rate and pulse

b)

Rise in blood pressure

c)

Relaxed muscle tension

d)

Decreased blood flow to brain

6.

A student experiences persistent headaches without illness. Which explanation best fits this situation?

a)

Normal daily fatigue signs

b)

Psychosomatic response from stress

c)

Injury-related pain signals

d)

Allergic reaction to food

7.

Which physical effect is most directly linked to clenching the jaw or grinding the teeth due to stress?

a)

High blood pressure symptoms in arteries

b)

Headache from tension in scalp muscles

c)

Bruxism causing tooth wear and pain

d)

Digestive disorders with stomach upset

8.

According to the slide, what is the first step in learning how to manage stress?

a)

Identifying what is stressful for you

b)

Practicing deep breathing every morning

c)

Keeping stress from building up daily

d)

Ignoring minor stressors each week

9.

Which statement best defines chronic stress as presented?

a)

Stress from short-term daily hassles

b)

Stress caused only by school deadlines

c)

Stress linked to long-term, uncontrollable problems

d)

Stress that disappears after a brief rest

10.

Which action best demonstrates refusal skills to avoid added stress when invited to join another after-school activity?

a)

Politely say no to the new commitment

b)

Join and hope stress will decrease

c)

Ask a friend to take your place

d)

Agree but skip meetings when busy

11.

A week with two tests is coming up. Which plan most effectively limits stress?

a)

Start both tests without any preparation

b)

Ignore studying to avoid feeling pressure

c)

Study only the night before both tests

d)

Create a study schedule for each test

12.

Which action best helps reduce test anxiety during the exam itself?

a)

Outline material with numbered highlights

b)

Plan study sessions well in advance

c)

Practice deep breathing with positive self-talk

d)

Review corrections after the test is returned

13.

Which action best demonstrates the relaxation response for lowering stress?

a)

Taking deep breaths and warm bath

b)

Starting intense competitive training

c)

Skipping sleep to finish homework

d)

Eating sugary snacks for energy

14.

You feel restless after a stressful day. Which plan uses stress energy constructively while also supporting resiliency?

a)

Stay up late and reduce sleep hours

b)

Work on a creative project and exercise

c)

Vent online to random strangers

d)

Ignore friends and isolate alone

15.

Which statement best explains how regular physical activity supports stress management and resiliency?

a)

It eliminates all negative circumstances immediately

b)

It reduces water needs and prevents weakness

c)

It replaces meals so your body functions properly

d)

It releases pent-up energy and helps you sleep better