Stress Quiz

What is stress?

• A type of music that induces stress.

• A type of exercise that increases stress levels.

• A type of food that reduces stress levels.

• The response of your body and mind to being challenged or threatened.

What are the four general types of stressors?

• Reading books, going for a walk, listening to music, painting

• Watching TV, playing video games, sleeping, eating junk food

• Major life changes, catastrophes, everyday problems, environmental problems

• Physical exercise, healthy eating, meditation, relaxation techniques

What is a catastrophe?

• An unexpected event that threatens lives and may destroy property.

• A type of stress-relief technique.

• A type of stressor that is positive.

• A type of stressor that is minor.

What are some common everyday stressors?

• Listening to music, painting, meditating

• Conflict, pressure to succeed, noise

• Watching movies, going for a walk, reading books

• Eating healthy, sleeping well, exercising

What is eustress?

• A type of stressor that is minor.

• Stress that produces positive effects.

• An event that threatens lives and may destroy property.

• Stress that produces negative effects.

What is distress?

• A type of stressor that is minor.

• Stress that produces negative effects.

• An event that threatens lives and may destroy property.

• Stress that produces positive effects.

At moderate levels, stress can actually improve your

ability to concentrate and perform at your best.

• True

• False

An even or situation that causes stress is called a __

• stress

• distress

• stressor

Learning you were adopted belongs to which of the four stressors?

• major life changes

• catastrophes

• everyday problems

• environmental problems

Global warming belongs to which of the four stressors?

• major life changes

• catastrophes

• everyday problems

• environmental problems