Wellness Stress Management Wellness 2

Question 1

Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) describes the body's response to stress through which three stages?

Accepted Answer

Alarm, resistance, exhaustion

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Shock, recovery, adaptation

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Tension, release, recovery

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Anxiety, coping, resolution

Question 2

Which of the following is a common physical symptom of unmanaged stress?

Accepted Answer

Muscle tension and tension headaches

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Improved concentration and focus

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Increased energy and vitality

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Better quality of sleep

Question 3

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a technique that involves:

Accepted Answer

Systematically tensing and then releasing specific muscle groups

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Gradually increasing workout intensity over weeks

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Stretching muscles with progressive resistance bands

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Contracting all muscles simultaneously while meditating

Question 4

What term describes positive, beneficial stress that can enhance motivation and performance?

Accepted Answer

Eustress

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Distress

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Hyperstress

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Technostress

Question 5

Social support helps manage stress primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Acts as a buffer against the negative effects of stress

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Eliminates all sources of life stress

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Increases the body's cortisol output

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Removes the need for professional mental health care

Question 6

Which sleep habit is most effective for reducing overall stress levels?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a consistent sleep and wake schedule

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Using electronic screens until falling asleep

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Varying sleep times based on daily mood

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Taking multiple long naps instead of nighttime sleep

Question 7

Time management reduces stress primarily by helping individuals:

Accepted Answer

Prioritize tasks and reduce feelings of being overwhelmed

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Add more tasks to fill every available hour

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Eliminate all work-related deadlines

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Increase the total number of productive hours available