Wellness Stress Management Wellness 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) describes the body's response to stress through which three stages?
- Shock, recovery, adaptation
- Alarm, resistance, exhaustion (Correct answer)
- Tension, release, recovery
- Anxiety, coping, resolution
Correct answer: Alarm, resistance, exhaustion
Selye's GAS model outlines the alarm reaction, the resistance stage, and the exhaustion stage as the body's sequential response to chronic stress.
Question 2: Which of the following is a common physical symptom of unmanaged stress?
- Improved concentration and focus
- Increased energy and vitality
- Muscle tension and tension headaches (Correct answer)
- Better quality of sleep
Correct answer: Muscle tension and tension headaches
Muscle tension and headaches are common physical manifestations of stress caused by sustained activation of the body's stress response.
Question 3: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a technique that involves:
- Gradually increasing workout intensity over weeks
- Systematically tensing and then releasing specific muscle groups (Correct answer)
- Stretching muscles with progressive resistance bands
- Contracting all muscles simultaneously while meditating
Correct answer: Systematically tensing and then releasing specific muscle groups
PMR works by deliberately tensing and then relaxing muscle groups in sequence, helping the body recognize and reduce physical stress tension.
Question 4: What term describes positive, beneficial stress that can enhance motivation and performance?
- Distress
- Hyperstress
- Eustress (Correct answer)
- Technostress
Correct answer: Eustress
Eustress is positive stress associated with excitement, challenge, and fulfillment, such as preparing for an important event or a new opportunity.
Question 5: Social support helps manage stress primarily because it:
- Eliminates all sources of life stress
- Acts as a buffer against the negative effects of stress (Correct answer)
- Increases the body's cortisol output
- Removes the need for professional mental health care
Correct answer: Acts as a buffer against the negative effects of stress
Social support provides emotional comfort, practical assistance, and a sense of belonging that collectively buffer the harmful effects of stress.
Question 6: Which sleep habit is most effective for reducing overall stress levels?
- Using electronic screens until falling asleep
- Maintaining a consistent sleep and wake schedule (Correct answer)
- Varying sleep times based on daily mood
- Taking multiple long naps instead of nighttime sleep
Correct answer: Maintaining a consistent sleep and wake schedule
A consistent sleep schedule regulates the circadian rhythm, improves sleep quality, and helps the body recover from stress more effectively.
Question 7: Time management reduces stress primarily by helping individuals:
- Add more tasks to fill every available hour
- Eliminate all work-related deadlines
- Prioritize tasks and reduce feelings of being overwhelmed (Correct answer)
- Increase the total number of productive hours available
Correct answer: Prioritize tasks and reduce feelings of being overwhelmed
Effective time management reduces stress by providing structure, clear priorities, and a sense of control over one's responsibilities.
Wellness Stress Management Wellness 2
Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) describes the body's response to stress through which three stages?