General Facts on Stress
Stress & Finals
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Coping with Stress
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-------- is a physical and emotional reaction that people experience as they encounter changes in life.

What is Stress?

100

True or False: Stress has no effect on Academic performance.

What is False?

100

A free resource on campus that offers coping skills, and therapy and where is it located?

What is Center for Counseling and Well-Being Nigh 402?

100

True or false: talking to a counselor at the center for counseling and well-being can help you manage stress during finals

what is true? 

100

The health promotion team at UCO put together ------ at the library to help students manage stress during finals week.

What is Be Mindful Week? On the 1st and 2nd floor of the library.

December 9, 10, 11 (Mon, Tues, Wed) from 6-8 pm.


200

what are 4 Symptoms and Signs of stress?

what is Trouble sleeping, Trouble coping with life’s issues, Impaired concentration, Unusual desire for social isolation

200

Most students who take a test experience ------. But for some students, the feeling is so intense that it affects their test performance.

What is Test Anxiety?

200

An office that provides the necessary accommodations for students struggling with test anxiety.

What is Disability Support Services?

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Nigh University Center, Room 305

200

In order to help students de-stress, Central’s Center for Counseling and Well-Being hosts a weekly event Called -----. (Location, Date & time)  

What is “Stress Paws” with certified therapy dogs each Thursday from 3-5 p.m. on the fourth floor of Nigh University Center.

200

The practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.

What is Self-Care?

300

What are four Causes of College Stress?

- Living Away From Home

- Academic Demands and Test Anxiety

- Finances

- Post-Graduate Plans

300

True or false: According to the Final Exam Policy a student is not required to take more than two final examinations on the same day.


what is True, When three or more final examinations are scheduled on the same day, as listed in the official examination schedule, rescheduling of the excess examinations will start with the lowest course (not CRN) number(s).

300

A stress reduction space free of charge for all UCO students. (Location)

What is Calming Central, 4th floor of NUC room 406b

300

list four (4) ways to cope with stress during finals week?

- Schedule your time to focus on studying.

- Limit caffeine and sugar intake

- Self-care / take breaks

- Eat well

- Take advantage of be mindful week activities

300

What are four (4) benefits of mindfulness?

  • Improves mood
  • Reduces stress and its consequences
  • Improves coping with pain
  • Improves brain functions
  • Helps with weight management
400

According to the American Psychological Association, there are three types of stress. what are there?

what is acute, episodic acute and chronic?

400

In a recent survey on 4 college campuses, Twitter posts and survey responses were analyzed to understand the main cause of student struggle, --% said --------- are the aspects of the college experience have caused them the most distress.

What are 31% and Midterm & finals

400

List Three (3) applications that could be used to reduce stress? (there are many)

Headspace, Rootd, Acupressure: Heal Yourself, Stop Panic & Anxiety Self-Help, Sleep Time, Relax & Rest Guided Meditations, Calm, "Stop, Breathe, and Think", Colorfy, Dare, Balance

400

------ is a state of intentional, nonjudgmental focus on the present moment. These techniques are often incorporated into other practices, such as yoga or meditation.

What is Mindfulness?

400

------- helps you perform better on exams and improves concentration and energy levels. It helps your body fight off infections and can improve your mood and reduce anxiety and stress.

What is Sleep?

500

According to the UCO NCHA survey of spring 2019, Within the last 12 months, --% students reported stress affecting their individual academic performance.

What is 35.0 %

500

what are (four) signs that you may be stressed during finals?

  • Impatience, frustration, and irritability over minor things (especially with roommates or close friends)
  • Feeling increasingly disorganized and forgetful
  • Difficulty making even small decisions, such as where to go to eat
  • Eye twitches
  • Other signs may include:
    • Frequent tension headaches
    • Chronic fatigue or difficulty sleeping
    • Back and/or neck aches
    • Stomach problems
    • Frequent feelings of anxiety or panic
    • Feeling overly competitive with roommates or classmates
    • Skipping meals
500

-------- provides tutoring opportunities to students struggling with certain subjects

what is The B.E.L.L (The Broncho Education and Learning Lab).

500

List 3 ways to help with stress management

  • Identify the sources of stress in your life
  • Practice the 4 A’s of stress management
  •      Avoid unnecessary stress
  •      Alter the situation
  •      Adapt to the stressor
  •      Accept the things you can’t change
  • Get moving
  • Connect to others
  • Make time for fun and relaxation
  • Maintain balance with a healthy lifestyle
500

What are 2 apps you can use to help you study?

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