Causes of stress
Things that cause stress are called what?
Stressors
What does it mean to "fight?"
To go against your fears and what is causing you stress.
True or False: There is no way to treat stress and stop it.
False
What is stress?
A physical, emotional and/or physiological response to trauma/tension/pressure.
What can help calm yourself and help relieve your stress? A. Do a lot of work B. Playing with a pet C. Listening to music D. Fight with a friend
B and C.
3 different kinds of stressors at school can be...?
Tests, schoolwork, projects, bullying, peer pressure, etc.
What does it mean to "flight?"
It means to run away from your fears or what's causing you stress.
True.
Stressors are things that cause stress.
What is one thing you do to get rid of stress?
Student Response
3 things that might stress you out at home are...?
Homework, brother/sister issues, chores etc.
What does it mean to "freeze?"
It means to not do anything about what is causing you stress or your fear.
True or False: Stress and anxiety are the same thing.
False
What is the definition of peer pressure?
Peer pressure is to be pushed or influence or forced to do something by one's peer or friend.
True / False
Only adults experience stress.
False
What causes stress in your social life/lives?
Peer pressure, bullying, fighting/arguing with a friend/family member, negative group environments, etc.
What triggers the fight, flight or freeze response?
The sense of danger or something that causes you stress or fear.
True or false: Everyone experiences stress.
True
What is the definition of anxiety?
Anxiety means the feeling of worry, nervousness and/or unease typically from an event or other.
True / False
Long-term stress can affect your health.
True
Stress can be caused by many things. What are some things that cause stress at school?
Friends, challenging work, school commitments, teachers etc.
What happens to your heart rate when you freeze?
Your heart rate increases.
True or false: There are many things you can do to reduce stress.
True.
What is the definition of tension?
Tension means a feeling that you are nervous, worried and/or not relaxed.
Which of the following are symptoms of negative stress?
A. Muscle tension in shoulder/neck.
B. Sadness
C. Headaches
D. Not able to sleep
E. Dizziness
F. All of the above
F