Wellness Stress Management Wellness 3

Question 1

Which lifestyle factor can worsen the body's stress response over time?

Accepted Answer

Excessive caffeine consumption

Answer

Regular aerobic exercise

Answer

Adequate nightly sleep

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Strong social connections

Question 2

Dr. Herbert Benson described the 'relaxation response' as the physiological opposite of:

Accepted Answer

The fight-or-flight response

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The sleep cycle

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The digestive process

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The immune response

Question 3

Which approach to stress management targets unhelpful thought patterns and the beliefs that fuel stress reactions?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral approaches

Answer

Biofeedback training

Answer

Yoga nidra practice

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Hydrotherapy immersion

Question 4

Exercise reduces stress primarily through which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Releasing endorphins and reducing physical tension

Answer

Permanently increasing cortisol output

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Suppressing immune system activity

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Maintaining elevated adrenaline levels throughout the day

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an effective long-term stress management strategy?

Accepted Answer

Consistently avoiding all challenges and difficult situations

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Regular mindfulness meditation practice

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Building and maintaining strong social relationships

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Developing healthy and consistent sleep habits

Question 6

Journaling as a stress management tool is most effective because it helps individuals:

Accepted Answer

Process emotions and gain perspective on stressful experiences

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Keep all difficult emotions entirely internal

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Replace professional therapy in all mental health situations

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Suppress negative thoughts by writing over them

Question 7

What does 'stress inoculation training' involve?

Accepted Answer

Gradually exposing oneself to manageable stressors to build coping resilience

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A medical vaccine that prevents stress-related illness

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Using medication to suppress the cortisol stress response

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Avoiding all forms of stress through radical lifestyle changes