Stress Management Training Stress & Mental Health 3

Question 1

Which stress-related sleep disturbance is most commonly reported by people with chronic occupational stress?

Accepted Answer

Sleep onset insomnia (difficulty falling asleep)

Answer

Hypersomnia (excessive sleep)

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Sleep walking

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Narcolepsy

Question 2

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) was originally developed to prevent recurrence of which condition?

Accepted Answer

Major Depressive Disorder

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Panic disorder

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OCD

Question 3

What does the 'window of tolerance' concept in trauma-informed stress management refer to?

Accepted Answer

The optimal zone of arousal where a person can function effectively without being overwhelmed

Answer

The amount of cortisol the body can safely produce

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The time limit for processing a traumatic event

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The range of stressors a manager can impose

Question 4

Exercise reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression linked to stress primarily through which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Increasing BDNF and regulating serotonin and norepinephrine

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Suppressing amygdala function permanently

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Eliminating cortisol production entirely

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Reducing the need for social interaction

Question 5

Which screening tool specifically measures perceived stress levels in adults and is widely used in U.S. stress research?

Accepted Answer

Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

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Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)

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Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)

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Stress Diagnostic Survey (SDS)

Question 6

What is the mental health concept of 'post-traumatic growth' in stress management?

Accepted Answer

Positive psychological change resulting from struggling with highly challenging life circumstances

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Returning to pre-trauma baseline functioning

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Developing emotional numbness as a coping defense

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Avoiding stress triggers to maintain wellness