Stress and Challenges

In a real-life scenario, what determines whether you will experience positive or negative stress while facing a challenge?

• The size of the challenge

• The time it takes to complete the challenge

• How you think about the challenge

• The number of people involved in the challenge

When does stress happen quickly?

• When you are running late

• When you have a big game

• When you are performing in front of a large group of people

• When you are preparing for an exam

What can stress build for?

• Hours

• Weeks

• Days

• Months

You are about to give a presentation in front of a large audience. What kind of stress might you experience?

• Stress from running late to an important meeting

• Stress from preparing for an important exam

• Stress from getting nervous before a big game

• Stress from stage fright

You are about to take an important exam and you are running late. How would you describe this situation?

• Example of stress

• Example of relaxation

• Example of excitement

• Example of boredom

You have a major exam coming up in a week. Which of the following scenarios is an example of stress that can build for days?

• Running late for a meeting

• Studying and preparing for the exam

• Feeling nervous before a big game

• Feeling the pressure to perform well on the exam

You are stuck in traffic and realize you are going to be late for an important meeting. What is this an example of?

• Running late

• Preparing for an exam

• Getting nervous before a big game

• Pressure to perform well on an exam

You have been working on a project at work that has a deadline in a few weeks. What is an example of the stress you might be experiencing?

• Running late for a meeting

• Preparing for the project presentation

• Getting nervous before a big client meeting

• Pressure to perform well on the project

You have been working on a high-stakes project at work for several months. What is this an example of?

• Running late for a meeting

• Studying for an exam

• Feeling nervous before a big presentation

• Long-term stress from pressure to perform well

Imagine you are stuck in traffic and running late for an important meeting. What type of stress are you experiencing that can build for hours?

• Running late

• Preparing for an exam

• Getting nervous before a big game

• Pressure to perform well on an exam