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The Role of Stress in Health

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the role of stress in health.
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What is the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)?

  1. A model of the body's response to stress

  2. A theory of how stress affects the immune system

  3. A method for measuring stress levels

  4. A type of therapy for stress-related disorders

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is a model of the body's response to stress. It was developed by Hans Selye in the 1930s.

What are the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome?

  1. Alarm, resistance, and exhaustion

  2. Fight, flight, and freeze

  3. Acute, chronic, and episodic

  4. Primary, secondary, and tertiary

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three stages of the general adaptation syndrome are alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

What happens during the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

  1. The body releases stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.

  2. The heart rate and blood pressure increase.

  3. The immune system is suppressed.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the body releases stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, the heart rate and blood pressure increase, and the immune system is suppressed.

What happens during the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

  1. The body adapts to the stressor and maintains homeostasis.

  2. The body's resources are depleted and exhaustion sets in.

  3. The stressor is removed and the body returns to normal.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

During the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the body adapts to the stressor and maintains homeostasis.

What happens during the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

  1. The body's resources are depleted and exhaustion sets in.

  2. The stressor is removed and the body returns to normal.

  3. The body adapts to the stressor and maintains homeostasis.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

During the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the body's resources are depleted and exhaustion sets in.

What are some of the health problems that can be caused by chronic stress?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Obesity

  4. Diabetes

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Chronic stress can lead to a number of health problems, including heart disease, stroke, obesity, and diabetes.

What are some of the ways to manage stress?

  1. Exercise

  2. Relaxation techniques

  3. Social support

  4. Time management

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

There are a number of ways to manage stress, including exercise, relaxation techniques, social support, and time management.

What is the difference between acute stress and chronic stress?

  1. Acute stress is short-term and chronic stress is long-term.

  2. Acute stress is more harmful than chronic stress.

  3. Chronic stress is more harmful than acute stress.

  4. Acute stress is caused by major life events and chronic stress is caused by everyday hassles.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Acute stress is short-term stress that is caused by a specific event, such as a car accident or a job interview. Chronic stress is long-term stress that is caused by ongoing problems, such as financial difficulties or a difficult relationship.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of stress?

  1. Headaches

  2. Muscle tension

  3. Fatigue

  4. Increased energy

  5. Difficulty sleeping

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased energy is not a symptom of stress. In fact, stress can often lead to fatigue.

Which of the following is a common coping mechanism for dealing with stress?

  1. Exercise

  2. Social support

  3. Relaxation techniques

  4. All of the above

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exercise, social support, and relaxation techniques are all common coping mechanisms for dealing with stress.

Which of the following is NOT a health risk associated with chronic stress?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Obesity

  4. Cancer

  5. Diabetes

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cancer is not a health risk associated with chronic stress.

Which of the following is a sign that you may be experiencing too much stress?

  1. You are constantly feeling overwhelmed.

  2. You are having difficulty sleeping.

  3. You are experiencing physical symptoms, such as headaches or muscle tension.

  4. You are feeling irritable or angry.

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the above are signs that you may be experiencing too much stress.

Which of the following is a healthy way to cope with stress?

  1. Exercise

  2. Social support

  3. Relaxation techniques

  4. All of the above

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exercise, social support, and relaxation techniques are all healthy ways to cope with stress.

Which of the following is NOT a healthy way to cope with stress?

  1. Smoking

  2. Drinking alcohol

  3. Using drugs

  4. Overeating

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs, and overeating are all unhealthy ways to cope with stress.

Which of the following is a sign that you may need to seek professional help for stress?

  1. You are feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope.

  2. You are experiencing severe anxiety or depression.

  3. You are having thoughts of harming yourself or others.

  4. All of the above

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are signs that you may need to seek professional help for stress.

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