Stress and Stress Management Answers

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Which situation involves an environmental stressor?

A
having an illness
B
dealing with divorce
C
experiencing bullying
D
being around excessive noise
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Some friends want to help a teen who is dealing with distress. What should they do to provide support?

A
Tell the teen to ignore the stress.
B
Offer the teen a new perspective.
C
Reinforce all the teen’s ideas.
D
Laugh off the teen’s problems.
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Which technique is an example of healthy stress management?

A
sleeping most of the day
B
limiting physical activity
C
practicing relaxation techniques
D
drinking caffeinated beverages
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Fiona’s parents have been fighting a lot lately. Which symptom is Fiona most likely to experience as a result of her stress response?

A
headaches
B
stuffy nose
C
fever
D
sore muscles
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A student has a heavy course load and feels overwhelmed. What strategy provides a healthy way for the student to cope with stress?

A
ignoring the feelings
B
getting 12 hours of sleep
C
using gaming as a distraction
D
learning time management skills
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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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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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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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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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