Deck 11: Juggling: Stress, Money, Family, and Work 

Question 1

Which of the following are examples of the damaging effects that stress can have over time? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

A) increased susceptibility to illness
B) physiological responses such as increased heart rate
C) reduced hormone levels
D) feeling more relaxed
E) spending less time worrying about things

Answer 1

increased susceptibility to illness
physiological responses such as increased heart rate
reduced hormone levels

Question 2

Which of the following habits help assure that you are eating right? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

A) Eat only when you feel hungry.
B) Schedule three regular meals a day.
C) Make sure you are full before leaving the table.
D) Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, and grains.
E) Avoid processed foods.

Answer 2

Schedule three regular meals a day.
Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Avoid processed foods.

Question 3

You are incorporating exercise into your daily routine. What are some great ideas you should follow? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

A) Take the escalator instead of the elevator.
B) Exercise with a group of friends.
C) Make exercising a chore.
D) Check with your doctor prior to beginning.
E) Mix up your exercising activities.

Answer 3

Exercise with a group of friends.
Check with your doctor prior to beginning.
Mix up your exercising activities.

Question 4

According to your textbook, which of the following are effective ways to save money? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

A) Check bills for errors.
B) Make and take your own lunch.
C) Buy items you want when you see them.
D) Control impulse buying.
E) Use credit as much as possible

Question 5

Using the P.O.W.E.R. Plan to budget, you should (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

A) make a budget that adds up.
B) pay for college using a loan.
C) identify your financial goals.
D) start your own business.
E) determine your income and expenses.

Question 6

A simple change you can make in your behavior that will help you sleep better is to

A) drink a cup of warm coffee before bed.
B) avoid caffeine after lunch.
C) go to bed at a different time every night.
D) watch TV in bed to help you get to sleep.

Question 7

If you have money problems, a solution is to

A) keep track of every cent you spend.
B) contact a credit reporting agency.
C) ask for a loan.
D) develop a budget.

Question 8

To gain control of finances is to

A) devise a practical, workable budget.
B) control your finances and avoid surprises.
C) consider the role that money plays in your life.
D) choose the financial aid package that best suits your needs.

Question 9

Identify what is most important for you to achieve, and use your time and energy to accomplish these

A) obligations.
B) high-priority goals.
C) time management techniques.
D) responsibilities.

Question 10

People in your life don't know what you're managing unless you tell them. Therefore, you should

A) put your needs last.
B) multitask.
C) manage your time effectively.
D) communicate with others.

Question 11

What is the key to making sure you don't eat more than your body is telling you to eat?

A) moderation
B) sensitivity
C) quick fixes
D) packaged foods

Question 12

Exercising can be a chore, so the best thing to do is

A) take the elevator instead of the stairs.
B) do the same thing every day.
C) work out alone.
D) choose an exercise that you like to do.

Question 13

If you're having trouble falling asleep

A) take a nap during the day to make up for the lost sleep.
B) eat a heavy meal.
C) don't try to force sleep on yourself.
D) drink some decaf coffee.

Question 14

Penny is exercising regularly, uses her bed for sleeping and not for doing her assignments, and avoids caffeine after lunch. Penny's focus is on

A) forcing herself to sleep at certain times.
B) getting a good night's sleep.
C) sleep deprivation.
D) total exhaustion.

Question 15

Ivan has gained 20 pounds since enrolling in an online course. Which one of these pieces of advice would help him the most?

A) Stop eating fast food, since all that food is filled with preservatives and fat.
B) Discuss his weight issues with a doctor or a dietician and develop a plan to eat healthier.
C) Skip a meal here and there, particularly when he is not very hungry, and eat more balanced meals when he is hungry.
D) Study the eating habits of his friends and try to model his meal plans on theirs.

Question 16

A powerful earthquake that causes immediate consequences to many people is considered a

A) personal stressor.
B) cataclysmic event.
C) daily hassle.
D) minor stress.

Question 17

It is optimum to schedule yourself to eat two regular meals a day.

Question 18

A small amount of chocolate can help you sleep better at night.

Question 19

Sleeping pills are an effective long-term sleeping solution.