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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Muscle tension and tension headaches

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Systematically tensing and then releasing specific muscle groups

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Eustress

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Acts as a buffer against the negative effects of stress

Answer

Social support provides emotional comfort, practical assistance, and a sense of belonging that collectively buffer the harmful effects of stress.

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