The initial reaction of the body towards stress is called the ___________ response.
Fight-or-flight
100
What is the difference between being Optimistic or Pessimistic?
Optimistic is focusing on the positive aspects of a situation. Pessimistic is focusing on the negative and expecting the worst.
100
What is mental rehearsal?
Practicing an event without actually doing that event.
100
What sandwich/burger is McDonald's famous for?
Big Mac
200
What is bad stress called?
Distress
200
What is one thing that occurs during the fight-or-flight response?
Breathing rate increases, flow of blood to brain increases, pupils open wider, lump forms in throat, heart rate and blood pressure increase, sweating increases, etc.
200
What is a perfectionist? (Can't say someone who is perfect)
Someone that will accept nothing less than excellence.
200
What are the two ways you can use to take control of stress?
Time management and mental rehearsal.
200
What river on the Eastern border of Iowa begins in Minnesota and ends in Louisiana?
Mississippi River
300
What is the definition of stress? (Or close to)
Response of your body and mind to being challenged or threatened.
300
True or False: Stress can trigger certain illnesses, reduce the body's ability to fight an illness, and make some diseases harder to control.
True: Stomachaches, Asthma, Headaches, Lowered resistance to disease, and Heart disease can occur with prolonged stress.
300
What is the difference between someone who has Type A personality and someone who has Type B personality?
Type A: Confident, eager, calm, focused, and optimistic
Type B: Uncertain, hesitant, nervous, distracted, and pessimistic
300
What is one technique you can do to help relieve stress?
Physical activity, relaxation techniques, and finding happiness.
300
Which NFL team won the Super Bowl last season?
Baltimore Ravens
400
What is a stressor?
An event or situation that causes stress.
400
What are the three stages of stress?
Alarm, Resistance, and Exhaustion.
400
What is one way you can manage your time to help relieve stress?
Track how you spend your time, make a daily "to do" list, prioritize your tasks, plan your day, and monitor your progress.
400
What is it important to build resilience when facing stress?
Helps you deal with extreme or prolonged stress. Can take care of yourself, build a support system, take action and be decisive, etc.
400
Who is Reggie Roby?
Former NFL punter. Played 16 seasons. Also name of the fitness center upstairs at East High School.
500
What are the four main causes of stress?
Major life changes, Catastrophes, Everyday problems, and Environmental problems.
500
What are the four warnings signs of stress?
Behavioral Changes, Changes in Thinking, Physical Changes, and Emotional Changes.
500
When rating each task you do, what scale do you use to place importance of those tasks?
A=Very important
B=Somewhat important
C=Not very important
500
What are two of the four support groups you can reach out to for help with stress?
Parent or other adult relative, teacher/coach/religious leader, school counselor/nurse, or sibling/friend.
500
How many gallons of water can a Camel drink at one time? (Can be within 3 gallons either way)
20 gallons of water (stored mainly in bloodstream rather than their hump)