Stress 1
What is stress?
The body's physical and emotional response to a challenge or demand
What is a decision?
A choice made between two or more options
Why is getting enough sleep important for managing stress?
Sleep can support mood, concentration, and the body's ability to cope with stress
What decision-making strategy is most likely to lead to a responsible choice?
Think about options, consider consequences, and choose the safest and most appropriate option
What is peer pressure?
Pressure from friends or others to behave in a certain way
What is a situation that will most likely to cause stress for a student?
Having several tests and assignments due at the same time
What is the first step in making a good decision?
Identify the problem or decision that needs to be made
A student feels overwhelmed by a large project. What strategy would be most helpful?
Break the project into smaller steps and make a plan
Why can strong emotions sometimes make decision-making more difficult?
Strong emotions can make it harder to think clearly and consider long-term consequences
Explain how peer pressure can affect decision making.
can make someone choose decisions they normally would not make
Which is an example of a healthy way to manage stress?
Getting regular physical activity
Why is it important to consider the consequences of a decision?
They help you understand how your choice may affect you and others
Some stress can motivate a person, but too much stress can negatively affect health. True or False
True
Describe the steps you could use to make a responsible decision when faced with a difficult choice.
Identify the problem, consider possible choices
Which strategy is generally effective for managing stress?
right amount of sleep
How can deep breathing help manage stress?
It can help slow the body's stress response and promote relaxation
A friend pressures you to skip class. What would be the BEST way to make a healthy decision?
Consider the possible consequences and choose the option that supports your goals
Describe two healthy strategies a teenager could use to manage stress.
Exercise, Deep Breathing
What is the first step in making a responsible decision?
Identify the problem or decision that needs to be made
Which activity can help reduce stress before an important test?
Taking a short walk or doing light exercise
Which behavior could be a warning sign that someone is experiencing too much stress?
Getting enough sleep, Difficulty concentrating and frequent irritability,Eating balanced meals,Spending time with friends
Difficulty concentrating and frequent irritability
Which factor can influence a person's decisions?
Peer pressure,Personal values,Emotions, All of the above
All of the Above
Explain how poor time management can increase stress and describe one way to prevent this.
Can cause someone to fall behind
What is a best example of considering the consequences of a decision?
Thinking about how your choice could affect you and others
Why is getting enough sleep important for managing stress?
It helps the body and brain recover and can improve mood