Deck 5: Stress Management

Question 1

What happens to the production of adrenaline in response to stress?

A)It decreases.
B)It increases.
C)It turns completely off.
D)It remains the same.

Answer 1

It increases.

Question 2

The most important aspect of stress is that it's _____ determined.

A)socially
B)individually
C)genetically
D)cyclically

Answer 2

individually

Question 3

What is the medical term for a fast breathing rate?

A)hypoventilation
B)asthma
C)tachycardia
D)tachypnea

Answer 3

tachypnea

Question 4

Being sad after a painful disappointment or the loss of a loved one is a normal part of the grieving process.

Question 5

What is the medical term for a fast heart rate?

A)hypertension
B)cardiomyopathy
C)bradycardia
D)tachycardia

Question 6

By changing the meaning of an event to reduce stress, you are ____.

A)recognizing your stressors
B)eliminating your stressors
C)rejuvenating your thinking
D)reframing your thinking

Question 7

How many hours of sleep do experts recommend per night for adults?

A)five to ten hours
B)six to eight hours
C)seven to nine hours
D)eight to ten hours

Question 8

Hans Seyle, the father of stress research, coined the term ____ to describe positive stress and ____ for negative stress .

A)exhilaration; distress
B)exhilaration; anxiety
C)eustress; distress
D)eustress; anxiety

Question 9

All stress is bad because it inhibits your ability to do well.

Question 10

Which phrase best exemplifies the concept of reframing your thinking?

A)Better luck next time.
B)You can't change the spots on a leopard.
C)Turn lemons into lemonade.
D)One good turn deserves another.

Question 11

What is a very common emotional response to high levels of stress?

A)depression
B)insomnia
C)fatigue
D)headaches

Question 12

Which of the following is a physiological benefit of laughter?

A)It lowers blood pressure.
B)It releases testosterone.
C)It releases adrenaline.
D)It raises heart rate.

Question 13

Chronic high blood pressure is a major risk factor for ____.

A)insomnia
B)heart attack and/or stroke
C)hypotension
D)depression

Question 14

What happens to blood pressure in response to stress?

A)It decreases.
B)It increases.
C)It becomes erratic.
D)It naturally stabilizes.

Question 15

Worrying is destructive and wasteful, so a good strategy is counteract useless worrying is to convert it to _____.

A)constructive criticism
B)constructive concern
C)positive venting
D)positive anxiety

Question 16

Which term is best defined as "how our mind and body react to an environment that is largely shaped by our perceptions of an event or situation"?

A)stress reaction
B)sensory adaptation
C)cognitive dissonance
D)mind-body synergism

Question 17

What sort of stimulants should you avoid prior to going to bed?

A)coffee and ice cream
B)coffee and chocolate
C)herbal tea and honey
D)herbal tea and cookies

Question 18

What stage of sleep is deepest and allows for recharging and regeneration?

A)alpha wave
B)beta wave
C)NREM
D)REM

Question 19

O ne of the more common medical abbreviations used in the hospital is STAT, which means right away .

Question 20

Which element serves as an early warning detection system that alerts you that you need to do something?

A)tension headaches
B)anxiety attacks
C)stress signals
D)sensory overload

Question 21

Eating certain nuts may help you feel more relaxed because they increase levels of what chemical in the brain?

A)testosterone
B)dopamine
C)serotonin
D)aldosterone

Question 22

Discuss the most logical three-step process of implementing stress management.

Question 23

Vigorous exercise can trigger a "natural high" due to the release of chemicals called ____.

A)Endorphins
B)Steroids
C)Serotonin inhibitors
D)Corticoids

Question 24

Which type of breathing is fast becoming a part of mainstream medical practices and is used in stress reduction workshops ?

A)vinyasa
B)tai chi
C)kundalini
D)pranayama

Question 25

Discuss the negative impact of constant (chronic)stress.