Stress
Which statement is MOST accurate?
a) Stress is always harmful
b) Stress has no effect on performance
c) Stress can enhance or impair performance depending on level
d) Stress only affects mental health
c) Stress can enhance or impair performance depending on level
Which option BEST classifies this: rapid heartbeat + sweating
a) Emotional
b) Behavioural
d) Social
c) Physical
True or False
Exercise can be an effective way to manage stress.
True
A student becomes easily frustrated, loses motivation, and struggles to focus. These are primarily:
a) Physical signs
b) Emotional/mental signs
c) Behavioural signs only
d) Social signs only
b) Emotional/mental signs
Which scenario BEST represents distress?
a) Feeling nervous but focused before a game
b) Feeling overwhelmed and unable to concentrate during an exam
c) Feeling excited before a performance
d) Feeling motivated to train harder
b) Feeling overwhelmed and unable to concentrate during an exam
List 3 short-term strategies that can help reduce stress quickly.
Going for a walk
Meditation
Guided Imagery
Focusing on Breathing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Which is the BEST indicator that stress has become chronic?
a) Short bursts of motivation
b) Occasional nerves before sport
c) Ongoing fatigue, irritability, and poor sleep
d) Increased focus during exams
c) Ongoing fatigue, irritability, and poor sleep
Which statement is MOST correct about stress hormones (like adrenaline)?
a) They are only harmful
b) They are only released during sport
c) They can improve reaction time in the short term
d) They stop the heart rate from increasing
c) They can improve reaction time in the short term