Understanding Stress and How to Manage it

What is stress defined as?

• A mental health disorder

• Physical response to change

• An emotional reaction to happiness

• A psychological condition

What is a stressor?

• A hormone in the body

• Anything that causes stress

• A type of exercise

• A mental health expert

What is eustress?

• Negative stress

• Stress that causes illness

• Positive stress

• Stress from the environment

What does the hormone adrenaline prepare the body to do?

• Sleep or rest

• Fight or flee

• Eat or drink

• Work or study

Which of the following is NOT a physical effect of stress mentioned in the presentation?

• Fatigue

• Headache

• Increased heart rate

• Improved digestion

What is psychological fatigue caused by?

• Lack of sleep

• Overeating

• Mental and emotional state

• Physical activity

Which of the following is a positive way to cope with stress?

• Denial

• Rationalization

• Relaxation and exercise

• Projection

What type of stress is caused by your surroundings?

• Eustress

• Environmental stress

• Distress

• Physical stress

What does planning ahead help prevent?

• Emotional stress

• Last-minute stress

• Physical stress

• Sleep disorders

What happens to your heart rate during the fight-or-flight response?

• It slows down

• It stops

• It speeds up