Stress and Coping

Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of stress and coping mechanisms.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the physiological response to stress known as?

  1. Fight or flight response

  2. Relaxation response

  3. General adaptation syndrome

  4. Sympathetic-adrenal-medullary response


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sympathetic-adrenal-medullary response is the body's physiological response to stress, characterized by increased heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, as well as the release of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.

Which of the following is NOT a common stressor?

  1. Major life changes

  2. Work-related demands

  3. Financial difficulties

  4. Positive life events


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Positive life events, such as getting married or having a child, can be stressful, but they are not as common as negative life events in causing stress.

What is the process of actively managing and reducing stress known as?

  1. Coping

  2. Adaptation

  3. Resilience

  4. Stress management


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coping refers to the process of actively managing and reducing stress through various strategies, such as problem-solving, seeking social support, and engaging in relaxation techniques.

Which of the following is NOT a healthy coping mechanism?

  1. Exercise

  2. Social support

  3. Substance abuse

  4. Meditation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Substance abuse is not a healthy coping mechanism as it can lead to addiction, health problems, and further stress.

What is the term for the ability to bounce back from adversity and thrive in the face of challenges?

  1. Resilience

  2. Hardiness

  3. Optimism

  4. Self-efficacy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resilience refers to the ability to bounce back from adversity and thrive in the face of challenges, often involving a combination of personal qualities, coping skills, and social support.

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of chronic stress?

  1. Headaches

  2. Fatigue

  3. Anxiety

  4. Increased energy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chronic stress is typically associated with symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating, not increased energy.

What is the term for the process of gradually adapting to a stressful situation?

  1. Adaptation

  2. Habituation

  3. Accommodation

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adaptation refers to the process of gradually adjusting and becoming accustomed to a stressful situation, often involving changes in behavior, thoughts, and emotions.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of stressor?

  1. Major life changes

  2. Work-related demands

  3. Financial difficulties

  4. Natural disasters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural disasters are not as common as major life changes, work-related demands, and financial difficulties in causing stress.

What is the term for the process of actively managing and reducing stress?

  1. Coping

  2. Adaptation

  3. Resilience

  4. Stress management


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coping refers to the process of actively managing and reducing stress through various strategies, such as problem-solving, seeking social support, and engaging in relaxation techniques.

Which of the following is NOT a healthy coping mechanism?

  1. Exercise

  2. Social support

  3. Substance abuse

  4. Meditation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Substance abuse is not a healthy coping mechanism as it can lead to addiction, health problems, and further stress.

What is the term for the ability to bounce back from adversity and thrive in the face of challenges?

  1. Resilience

  2. Hardiness

  3. Optimism

  4. Self-efficacy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resilience refers to the ability to bounce back from adversity and thrive in the face of challenges, often involving a combination of personal qualities, coping skills, and social support.

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of chronic stress?

  1. Headaches

  2. Fatigue

  3. Anxiety

  4. Increased energy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chronic stress is typically associated with symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating, not increased energy.

What is the term for the process of gradually adapting to a stressful situation?

  1. Adaptation

  2. Habituation

  3. Accommodation

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adaptation refers to the process of gradually adjusting and becoming accustomed to a stressful situation, often involving changes in behavior, thoughts, and emotions.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of stressor?

  1. Major life changes

  2. Work-related demands

  3. Financial difficulties

  4. Natural disasters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural disasters are not as common as major life changes, work-related demands, and financial difficulties in causing stress.

What is the term for the process of actively managing and reducing stress?

  1. Coping

  2. Adaptation

  3. Resilience

  4. Stress management


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coping refers to the process of actively managing and reducing stress through various strategies, such as problem-solving, seeking social support, and engaging in relaxation techniques.

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