Chronic stress can cause Health problems (T or F)
True
Many people use substances to cope with their current stressors T or F
True
What are the two types of stress?
Acute Stress and Chronic Stress
What is stress ?
The feeling of emotional or physical tension
a) Journaling b) Exercise/Eating healthy c)Identifying Negative Thoughts D. All of the above.
All of the above
What are some Physical symptoms of stress?
- Obesity
-Hives
-Headaches
Does meditation help stress? (T or F)
Yes it helps regulate the body and slow us down, preparing ourselves to relax.
What causes stress?
Many things can cause stress;
Death of a loved one -Bad grades -Loss of relationship
Stress is always bad (T or F)
False. Stress isn't always bad. Stress prepares our bodies for day to day challenges by focusing attention and boosting energy.
Time management can help alleviate stress (T or F)
True. Time management is helpful with elevating stress.
Stress is one of the main factors that causes difficulty in sleeping (T or F)
True - Stress can cause racing thoughts or anxiety
Woman appear more prone to stress then men (T or F)
true, this doesn't mean that women don't experience stress but means that men are more likely to avoid and escape from the stress
Stress and Anxiety can affect your mind and your body. (T or F)
True
What are the positive factors about Stress?
-gives u energy -improves cognitive function
What are the mental effects of stress
-Anxiety -Depression -Sleep issues -Nervousness -Difficulty concentrating
Coping can involve adjusting to unusual demands or stressors. (T or F)
True
Coping is a process rather than an event. (T or F)
Coping: the way you deal with the event.
Event: What happened.
What is the difference between coping and a stressor?
Stressor: Our perception of the event.
There is no way to manage your stress. (T or F)
False
What is acute Stress
Short term stressor
What is Chronic Stress?
Stress that lasts for months and weeks
What are coping mechanisms and how do they correlate with Stress Management?
Coping mechanisms are used in order to help cope or process distressing situations and can help with stress.
What is Stress Management?
Stress management gives you a range of tools to reset and recalibrate your body and mind.
can you give an example of acute Stress?
*free question. examples include- losing something temporarily. -