Quiz on Stress Management

What is the definition of stress according to Selye (1956)?

• An external stimulus

• A positive emotional response

• The rate of wear and tear within the body

• A state of relaxation

Which type of stress is characterized as negative and overwhelming?

• Coping

• Adaptation

• Distress

• Eustress

What are stressors?

• Biological, psychological, social, or chemical factors causing tension

• Relaxation techniques

• Coping strategies

• Positive life events

What is eustress?

• Negative stress

• Positive stress that leads to fulfillment

• Stress caused by illness

• Stress that leads to anxiety

Which of the following is an internal cause of stress?

• Problems at work

• Financial problems

• Major life changes

• Fear

Which coping strategy is considered maladaptive?

• Meditation

• Problem-solving

• Avoidance of stressors

• Seeking social support

What is the role of biofeedback in stress management?

• To provide awareness of bodily processes

• To promote maladaptive coping

• To increase stress levels

• To eliminate stressors