Deck 3: Managing Stress

Question 1

Different colors, sounds, and smells can affect your stress level. True or False?

Answer 1

The exposure to different colors, sounds, and smell can expose an individual to stress. The amount of light and the type of light that an individual is exposed results in the onset of stress. Exposure to artificial light and different colors are also responsible for creating stress. Exposure to prolonged continuous noise is also responsible for creating stress. In addition, exposure to unfavorable smell may also result in the onset of stress in the patient.
Hence, the statement is .

Question 2

Explain the three stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome.

Answer 2

Solution:
General adaptation syndrome (GAS) is a stress syndrome characterized by sequenced physiological responses to the presence of stressors. It involves three stages, namely, the alarm, resistance and exhaustion stage.
These three stages belonging to the general adaptation syndrome are explained as follow:-
Alarm stage:
When at the first-time body get exposed for any circumstance which considered as dangerous, instantly it gets ready for the arising problem. This is marked as getting into alarm stage. These unintentional changes triggered by the fight and flight response and controlled by the hormonal and nervous system.
Resistance stage:
Going through this stage, the body tries to retain its internal equilibrium. As staying in the prior stage of alarm, for a longer period of time body is unable to optimize its functioning and therefore will try to cope up the risk, or overcome the problem or minimize the intensity of feedback up to controllable level. Going through this stage, one might take steps to relieve stress or deny the situation or isolate himself from others.
Exhaustion stage:
This is a phase where the physical and the psychological resources that are used to overcome the stress seem to be consumed. The time period, the amount of effort, and energy needed to achieve retrieval determine how the body becomes exhausted by exposure of the stressors. As one gains more control and balance, there is faster recovery from stress whereas long term exposure to stressors often results in the overloading body system that might result clinical depression.

Question 3

Breathing is the key to stress management. True or False?

Answer 3

Breathing is one of the methods of stress management. An individual has to breathe deeply and inhale till the count of four and exhale till the count of four while sitting in a comfortable and quiet place. A person must sit in an ideal position without crossing legs or arms. It reduces the blood flow to the extremities and slowing down the heart rate. The body temperature and blood pressure of the patient also decreases.
Hence, the statement is .

Question 4

List at least five unique stressors students can experience.

Question 5

You can make up for not sleeping enough during the week by sleeping more on the weekend. True or False?

Question 6

What are some ways to cope with test anxiety? Math anxiety? Speech anxiety?

Question 7

Exposing yourself to stressful situations can sometimes help you reduce your stress. True or False?

Question 8

What do an overwhelming number of students identify as the reason for their academic success or failure?

Question 9

List some environmental stressors, and explain how high levels of stress have been linked to environmental factors.

Question 10

What is stress? How is it linked to your physical and psychological health?

Question 11

Name five psychological tools for stress management and explain how they work.

Question 12

Having stress in your life is negative. True or False?

Question 13

What is the fight or flight response?

Question 14

Time management is the reason most college students cite for their academic success or failure. True or False?

Question 15

What are some of the long-term effects of chronic stress?

Question 16

Laughing is important to managing stress. True or False?

Question 17

Describe the Yerkes-Dodson Law.