Stress and Social Connection

What is one of the most under-appreciated aspects of the stress response?

• Stress makes you social

• Stress makes you anxious

• Stress makes you tired

• Stress makes you hungry

What is oxytocin often referred to as?

• The stress hormone

• The cuddle hormone

• The anxiety hormone

• The hunger hormone

What are at least 2 positive physical effects of oxytocin?

• Increased heart rate and blood pressure

• Reduced inflammation and relaxed blood vessels

• Decreased heart rate and blood pressure

• Increased inflammation and constricted blood vessels

What are at least 3 positive socio-emotional effects of oxytocin?

• Decreased empathy and willingness to help

• Increased physical contact and support for loved ones

• Decreased social interaction and isolation

• Increased stress and anxiety

What is oxytocin's role in protecting the cardiovascular system?

• It increases inflammation

• It constricts blood vessels

• It reduces stress-induced damage to the heart

• It increases heart rate and blood pressure

How does social contact and support enhance the physical benefits of oxytocin?

• It decreases the release of oxytocin

• It has no effect on the physical benefits

• It increases the release of oxytocin

• It decreases the effectiveness of oxytocin

What is the built-in mechanism for stress resilience?

• Physical exercise

• Human connection

• Meditation

• Medication

What is the main idea of the article?

• Stress is always harmful and should be avoided

• Stress can have positive effects on our health

• Oxytocin is a dangerous hormone

• Social contact is unnecessary for stress management

What is one way to release more oxytocin and recover faster from stress?

• Isolate yourself from others

• Avoid seeking support from others

• Reach out to others for support

• Engage in high-intensity exercise