Stress, Anxiety and Resilience in a Time of Disruption

Which of the following are examples of anxiety? Select all that apply.

• Worrying about failing the exam you are yet to sit

• Being confronted by a stranger on the street

• Watching frightening scenes on the news

• Stressing over being able to find a job in the future

Select the strategies that Graham gives for dealing with anxiety.

• Staying present

• Reframing anxiety as something positive and/or useful

• Asking yourself, 'How bad could it really be?'

• Learning meditation

Long-term stress triggers the brain to capture vivid memories and more of them.

• True

• False

Resilience does not necessarily mean coming out of a tough situation stronger than when you entered it.

• True

• False

Chronic stress can lead to structural changes in the brain.

• True

• False

Resilience is a trait that can be developed over time.

• True

• False

Short-term stress has no impact on memory formation.

• True

• False