Types of Stress
Recovery
Stress Response
Stress Management
100

True or False

There are 5 types of stress.

False

There are 6.

100

True or False

Stress and Recovery are linked.

True

100

True or False

A stressor is something that disrupts homeostasis.

True

100

True or False

Adequate intake of protein, carbohydrates, and micronutrients does NOT support muscle repair and overall recovery

False

200

Poor nutrition is a type of ___ stress.

Physical Stress

200

When under chronic stress, your homeostasis baseline goes up or down?

Down

200

A corporate worker juggling long hours, a high-pressure job, poor sleep, minimal physical activity, and family responsibilities may have a ____ allostolic load.

High

200

Why are small goals recommended for stress management. 

They build confidence

300

Name an example of an existential stressor.

  • Meaninglessness, purposelessness

  • Hopelessness, apathy

  • Depression and despair

  • Loss of certainty or belief system

  • Worrying about one’s place in the world

300

What is the difference between eustress and distress?

Eustress is good and distress is bad.

300

Which stress lacks recovery?

Chronic Stress

300

Name one way to build psychological resistance to stress.

  • Reframe Setbacks

  • Try to view failures as learning

  • Set Small Goals

  • Boost your confidence through small wins

  • Use Mindfulness

  • Learn relaxation techniques like meditation

400

Name two examples of environmental stressors.

  • Pollution and toxins

  • Noise, odors

  • Extreme conditions

  • Chaos

  • Violence

  • Disrupted light-dark cycles

400

Name one thing that influences recovery?

  • Sleep Quality and Quantity

  • Nutrition

  • Stress Levels

400

Our biological homeostasis may be affected by exercising in a hot climate. What would our body's stress response be to this?

Our body’s stress response may be to sweat or drink more fluids.

400

Give an example of how all behavior, even 'bad' behavior, is an attempt to solve a problem. 

  • Overeating or binge eating

  • A client might overeat to manage emotional stress or anxiety. The food provides temporary comfort or distraction from difficult feelings.

  • Skipping workouts

  • A client may avoid exercise because of feelings of inadequacy or fear of failure. The avoidance protects them from the discomfort of facing these emotions.

  • Procrastination on meal prep or healthy habits

  • A client might delay meal planning or healthier choices as a way to avoid the overwhelm

  • Drinking alcohol

  • It may be a way to feel closer to friends, fit in, or unwind from thinking about other stressors temporarily.

500

Name the 6 types of stress.

Physical, mental, emotional, environmental, relational/social, existential

500

Name 2 qualities of eustress.

  • “Good stress” that boosts our learning and growth

  • Short-lived

  • Infrequent

  • Can be part of a positive life experience

  • Inspires us to action

  • Helps build us up

500

What are the 4 steps of a stress response.

1. Body is at homeostasis

2. Alarm Phase

3. Recovery

4. New Homeostasis 

500
Using a sphere of control would help you categorize 3 different things. What are they?

No control

Some control

Total control

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