CWP Stress Management and Resilience

Question 1

Which physiological response is activated during acute stress and is commonly referred to as the 'fight-or-flight' response?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic nervous system

Answer

The sympathetic nervous system activates the fight-or-flight response, releasing stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline to prepare the body for perceived threats.

Question 2

In the context of stress management, what does the term 'allostatic load' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The cumulative wear and tear on the body from chronic stress exposure

Answer

Allostatic load refers to the cumulative physiological cost of chronic exposure to stress, representing the wear and tear on the body over time.

Question 3

Which stress management technique involves deliberately tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

Progressive muscle relaxation

Answer

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique developed by Edmund Jacobson that involves systematically tensing and releasing muscle groups to reduce physical tension and anxiety.

Question 4

According to Lazarus and Folkman's Transactional Model of Stress, what is 'primary appraisal'?

Accepted Answer

Determining whether a situation is irrelevant, benign, or stressful

Answer

Primary appraisal is the initial cognitive evaluation of whether a situation poses a threat, challenge, or harm/loss to the individual.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of emotion-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

Practicing deep breathing to manage anxiety about an exam

Answer

Emotion-focused coping aims to regulate emotional responses to stress rather than changing the stressor itself; deep breathing to manage anxiety is a classic example.

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CWP Stress Management and Resilience