AnswersHSHEAC Health Sem 1 26-27Stress and Stress Management

Stress and Stress Management Answers

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Which characteristic is typical of eustress?

A
affects social relationships
B
has emotional/mental effects
C
causes illness
D
focuses energy
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Which physical effect is associated with acute stress?

A
dizziness
B
depression
C
stomach ulcers
D
type 2 diabetes
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How can someone distinguish between positive and negative stressors in his or her life?

A
Only negative stressors create strong and prolonged anxiety.
B
Only negative stressors cause a change in behavior and outlook.
C
Only positive stressors influence the body and the mind.
D
Only positive stressors result in higher heartbeat and breathing rates.
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How are stress and physical health related?

A
High stress levels increase physical fitness.
B
The body is not able to function under high stress.
C
The body needs high stress to assist with healing.
D
High stress levels can damage the body’s well-being.
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Raj has been having an intense and troubling emotional response to stress. He has tried to deal with these feelings on his own but has been unsuccessful, and his social life is suffering greatly.What is the best step for him to take?

A
seek help from a trained professional
B
keep trying new coping mechanisms
C
try to suppress and ignore his feelings
D
give his coping strategies more time to work
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Jorge does not experience a strong stress response to public speaking, but Dan does. Which factor most likely causes this difference?

A
Jorge has a mental illness.
B
Jorge is smarter and nicer than Dan.
C
Jorge's parents put a lot of pressure on him.
D
Jorge’s past experiences with public speaking have been positive.
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The chart shows the results of a study on stress reduction techniques.

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A
exercising daily
B
talking with friends
C
transcendental meditation
D
concentration or contemplation
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Which physical effect of stress can have fatal consequences?

A
skin diseases
B
heart disease
C
reproductive problems
D
joint and muscle damage
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Which psychological condition may result from stress?

A
increased blood pressure
B
schizophrenia
C
unusual irritability
D
post-traumatic stress disorder

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