Understanding Stress and Anxiety

What is a key difference between stress and anxiety?

• Stress is always negative, while anxiety is always positive.

• Stress is generally a response to an external cause and goes away once resolved, while anxiety is internal and persistent.

• Anxiety is a response to an external cause, while stress is an internal reaction.

• Stress and anxiety are essentially the same thing with different names.

Why is adolescence considered a crucial period for brain development?

• The brain stops developing significantly after childhood.

• Adolescence is a period where the brain becomes less sensitive to external influences.

• During adolescence, both the limbic system and executive parts of the brain are still maturing.

• Neural connections in the brain decrease significantly during adolescence.

Is it advisable to ignore symptoms of stress or anxiety?

• Yes, symptoms of stress and anxiety usually resolve on their own.

• No, it is important to always be aware of your mind and body reactions to stress.

• Yes, ignoring symptoms helps you build resilience.

• Only if the symptoms are mild and do not interfere with daily life.

Which of the following is a common physical sign of stress?

• Increased concentration

• Lack of energy

• Decreased heart rate

• Improved sleep patterns

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

• Ignoring the symptoms and hoping they disappear.

• Getting less sleep to maximize productivity.

• Engaging in regular exercise.

• Avoiding social interactions to reduce external pressures.