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WorksheetsHealth and Wellness - Chapter 2 - Study Guide
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which of the following events can cause stress?
Taking out a loan
Failing a test
Graduating from college
All of the above
Exercise stimulates which of the following?
Analgesia (pain relief)
Birth of new brain cells
Relaxation
All of the above
High levels of stress can impair memory and cause physical changes in the brain.
True
False
Which of the following can result from chronic stress?
Violent behavior
Heart attack
Stroke
All of the above
Because eating induces relaxation, it is an excellent means of coping with stress.
True
False
A division of the autonomic nervous system that moderates the excitatory effect of the sympathetic division, slowing metabolism and restoring energy supplies is the
Parasympathetic division
Somatic division
Motor division
Sympathetic division
What is stress?
The mental states or events that trigger physical and psychological reactions
A long-term disease of the heart and lungs
Only physical strain on muscles and bones
Any pleasant emotion that increases happiness
What is a stressor?
Mental states or events that trigger physical and psychological reactions
Only external disasters that affect large groups
A hormone released by the adrenal glands
A coping strategy that reduces anxiety
What are two systems in your body that are responsible for your physical response to stressors?
Nervous system and muscular system
Endocrine system and cardiovascular system
Nervous system and endocrine system
Urinary system and reproductive system
What two autonomic nervous systems consist of two divisions?
Parasympathetic division and sympathetic division
Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
Somatic division and motor division
Endocrine division and cardiovascular division
When feeling stress, what system is primarily triggered to drive the body’s response?
Nervous system
Reproductive system
Endocrine system
Cardiovascular system
What is the long-term negative impact of the stress response on the body?
Distress
Allostatic load
Burnout
Sleep deprivation
The brain, spinal cord, and nerves are components of which system?
Nervous system
Circulatory system
Respiratory system
Endocrine system
The physical and emotional reactions to a stressor are called the
Fight-or-flight response
Stress response
Personality
Relaxation response
The general physical and emotional state that accompanies the stress response is
Fear
Depression
Stress
Personality
A division of the autonomic nervous system that reacts to danger or other challenges by accelerating body processes is the
Sympathetic division
Parasympathetic division
Somatic division
Somatic nervous system
A division of the autonomic nervous system that moderates the excitatory effect of the sympathetic division, slowing metabolism and restoring energy supplies is the
Somatic division
Motor division
Sympathetic division
Parasympathetic division
Any physical or psychological event or condition that produces physical and emotional reactions is a
Coping
Personality
Hormone
Stressor
What is the physical and emotional reaction to a stressor?
Stress response
Fight-or-flight response
Personality
Relaxation response
Which statements accurately describe cognitive and psychological responses to stressors? Select all that apply.
Common psychological responses include anxiety, depression, and fear
Cognitive appraisal involves thinking through the consequences of thoughts or behaviors
Perceiving a situation as beyond one’s ability to cope can lead to negative emotions and an inappropriate stress response
Psychological responses are purely physical changes with no emotional component
Common sources of stress include which of the following?
Major life changes
Daily hassles
Job-related stressors
Improved sleep quality
Environmental stressors
Constructive ways to think for managing stress include which options?
Change your perspective
Focus on what you can control
Stay realistic, not negative
Use positive self-talk
Catastrophize minor problems
Constructive ways to act for managing stress include which options?
Plan and prioritize
Stay active
Practice relaxation
Get enough sleep
Skip meals to save time
How do the nervous and endocrine systems work together? Through rapid chemical reactions affecting almost every part of your body, you are primed to act quickly and appropriately in times of danger.
They coordinate rapid chemical signaling that prepares the body for quick action in dangerous situations.
They operate independently to slow the body’s reactions during emergencies.
They only regulate digestion and growth under normal conditions.
They rely solely on voluntary muscle contraction to respond to threats.
Which of the following are ways to think and act constructively?
Focus on what you can control
Reframe problems as opportunities
Pause before reacting
React immediately without reflection
Think long-term
Which of the following are counterproductive coping strategies?
Tobacco use
Use of alcohol and other drugs
Unhealthy eating habits
Avoiding challenging situations
Seeking professional help
What is the role of chronic stress in diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes?
Increased blood flow
Reduced heart rate
Reduction in blood pressure
Acceleration of the course of diseases that involve inflammation
The autonomic nervous system directly controls all the following EXCEPT
Digestion
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Voluntary muscle contraction
Homeostasis is the
State of a body experiencing unmanaged stress
State of balance in which blood pressure, heart rate, hormone levels, and other vital functions are in a normal range
Response of the body to prolonged exposure to stressors
Body’s condition during the fight-or-flight reaction
The sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system
Activates the endocrine system
Aids in digestion and promoting growth
Is responsible for mobilizing energy sources for use in a crisis
Is in control when one is frightened or angry
The stressor refers to
Stress is all in the mind
A physical or psychological event
A physical reaction to fright
A response to normal activities of daily life
According to the general adaptation syndrome model, during which phase would the fight-or-flight reaction occur?
Resistance
Recovery
Exhaustion
Alarm
Which is a good example of a resilient personality?
An intelligent person failing an exam
A person with an undiagnosed disability
An athlete who is focused on training for an upcoming event
A single mother of two who works a part-time job and is completing coursework for a college degree
The stress management technique: Thinking and Acting Constructively, may involve:
Meditation
Progressive relaxation
Yoga
Affirmations
Which of the following would be the LEAST effective strategy for coping with stress?
Time management
Use of alcohol
Communication
Social support
According to the 2021 report from the Center for Collegiate Mental Health, which is the top stressor for college students?
Relationship
Freedom
Suicide
Anxiety
