Stress, Coping, and Wellness

Understanding Stress

100

Stress is always harmful.

True or False

False

200

What are the two main types of stress? 

A) Acute and Chronic

B) Mental and Emotional

C) Positive and Negative

D) Internal and External

C) Positive and Negative

300

Stress is a set of __________, __________, and __________ reactions to a changing, demanding environment. 

A) Mental, chemical, and physical

B) Emotional, physical, and cognitive

C) Social, emotional, and behavioral

D) Physical, mental, and medical

B) Emotional, physical, and cognitive

Positive Stress

100

Which of these is an example of positive stress (eustress)?

 

A) Financial hardships

B) Playing sports

C) Major injuries

D) Heartbreak

B) Playing sports

200

Eustress is usually __________-term.

A.  Long

B.  Short

B.  Short

300

Eustress can improve performance.

A.  True

B.  False

A.  True

Negative Stress

100

Distress always improves performance.

A.  True

B.  False

B.  False

200

Which of the following is an example of distress (negative stress)? 

A) Traveling

B) Watching a scary movie

C) Overwhelmed by homework

D) Getting your first job

C) Overwhelmed by homework

300

Distress feels __________ and can make difficult tasks __________.

A) Exciting; easier

B) Unpleasant; harder

C) Positive; manageable

D) Short-term; fun

B) Unpleasant; harder

Coping Skills

100

What is self-medication?

A) Taking vitamins when stressed

B) Using substances repeatedly to cope with stress, anxiety, or mental health issues

C) Talking to a doctor about stress

D) Exercising to reduce stress

 

B) Using substances repeatedly to cope with stress, anxiety, or mental health issue

200

Which stress management technique below does not belong?

A.  Box Breathing

B.  Listening to music

C.  Exercise

D. Self-Medication

D. Self-Medication

300

Why might teens turn to drugs when stressed? 

A.  To escape from the issue

B.  Peer pressure

C.  Not knowing healthy coping skills

D.  All of the above

D.  All of the above

Wellness and Resources

100

Which indicator below is a sign that your body may be stressed?

A.  Sick more often than usual

B.  Sleeping more or less

C.  Headaches or  stomachaches

D.  All of the above

D.  All of the above

200

When should someone seek professional help for stress or mental health? 

A) When they feel bored

B) If they or someone they know feels hopeless or has suicidal thoughts

C) After failing a test

D) Whenever they are nervous

B) If they or someone they know feels hopeless or has suicidal thoughts

300

What is the national crisis line number (for suicide or mental health emergencies)? 

A) 911

B) 411

C) 988

D) 800

C) 988