02 Feb D. negative stress.

Question 1

1. How can you reduce the stress of completing a project?

A. Take a break from the project when you need it.

B. Put off the project until the last minute.

C. Work on the project well into the night.

D. Devote at least eight hours a day to the project.

Question 2

2. Which one of the following chemicals does the body generate during regular exercise?

A. Estrogen

B. Sodium chloride

C. Adrenaline

D. Endorphins

Question 3

3. The “bad” type of stress is known as

A. eustress.

B. control.

C. management.

D. distress.

Question 4

4. The _______ stage of the body’s reaction to stress can actually be a positive time depending on the stressor.

A. alarm

B. termination

C. resistance

D. exhaustion

Question 5

5. Stress can emerge

A. only from events that are important.

B. only from positive events.

C. from both positive and negative events.

D. only from negative events.

Question 6

6. Which of the following statements is true of setting realistic goals?

A. It can cause more stress in your life.

B. It cannot reduce the level of stress in your life.

C. It puts your ability to achieve on hold.

D. It can help manage stress levels because the goals are attainable

Question 7

7. Prolonged exposure to stress can affect the body in what ways?

A. Cause an increase in healthy fat levels in the blood

B. Aid in the curing of specific diseases

C. Help a person get into better shape

D. Lead to heart and lung disease, diabetes, and the flu

Question 8

8. The first stage of the body’s reaction to stress is known as the _______ stage.

A. resistance

B. alarm

C. termination

D. exhaustion

Question 9

9. What percentage of North American adults may be functioning below their potential due to prolonged exposure to stress?

A. 50–60 percent

B. 15–20 percent

C. 45–50 percent

D. 35–40 percent

Question 10

10. The first step in learning how to cope with stress is to

A. experience as much stress as possible before doing something about it.

B. try to handle the stress yourself.

C. identify how you react to stress.

D. understand that you can never turn to anyone to help you deal with your stress

Question 11

11. What does the acronym HALT stand for?

A. High-strung, anxious, labored, tense

B. Hungry, angry, lonely, tired

C. Help, avoid, learn, talk

D. Healthy, active, lean, toned

Question 12

12. The amounts of mood-elevating chemicals in the brain are

A. higher in sedentary people than in those who are physically active.

B. lower in sedentary people than in those who are physically active.

C. the same in sedentary people and in those who are physically active.

D. present in sedentary people but nonexistent in those who are physically active

Question 13

13. When a person uses his or her imagination to handle stress, this is known as

A. visualization.

B. being childish.

C. avoidance.

D. ignoring the stress.

Question 14

14. How does visualization promote relaxation and stress reduction?

A. It enables you to make the world “go away” for awhile.

B. It produces helpful chemicals in your muscles.

C. It reminds you of other tasks you need to complete.

D. It encourages your friends and family to stay away.

Question 15

15. Self-medicating to deal with stress

A. can help you figure out a way to deal with the stress.

B. is a good way to reduce the physical symptoms of stress.

C. will make the stress go away.

D. is not a good idea because the stress will still be there when the medication wears off

Question 16

16. Headaches, upset stomach, and hives are examples of a/an _______ reaction to stress.

A. emotional

B. spiritual

C. physical

D. mental

Question 17

17. Taking a nutritional supplement during times of stress

A. is recommended by all doctors as a stress-management technique.

B. can help you feel better because you believe it will help you.

C. only adds to the stress you’re feeling.

D. has been scientifically proven to aid in stress management.

Question 18

18. Yelling and screaming when dealing with stress

A. will make it more likely for a person to help you deal with stress.

B. punishes your heart and nervous system.

C. can help you reduce the stress.

D. can make you feel better about the stress.

Question 19

19. Distress is a form of

A. expected stress.

B. disease.

C. positive stress.

D. negative stress.

Question 20

20. What is the purpose of breathing exercises?

A. To decrease your sense of awareness

B. To release adrenaline

C. To release endorphins

D. To settle the body and mind