Question

Stress Test - Lifetime Wellness Name: 1. Stress can be the result of a. negative situations b. pleasurable challenges c. achievement of goals d. all the above 2. Which of the following is an example of a stressor? a. sweating palms b. getting a flat tire c. release of endorphins d. flushed face 3. Which of the following is NOT an example of an effective response to stress? a. overeating b. laughing c. talking d. meditating 4. Stress may increase risk for cardiovascular disease by increasing a. maximal oxygen uptake b. blood pressure c. HDL cholesterol d. Glucose tolerance 5. Which of the following health problems has NOT been linked to stress? a. diabetes b. tension headaches c. insomnia d. ulcers 6. Which of the following stressors would NOT be the result of poor time management? a. overcommitment b. procrastination c. boredom d. loneliness 7. Which of the following would NOT be part of a stress management plan? a. following a healthy nutritious diet b. developing meaningful connections with others c. keeping thoughts and feelings to oneself d. learning to think realistically and positively

Answer 1

1.Stress can be a result of Negative situations.

Answer: negative situations ( Negative situations are the exact opposite to one's expectation so definitely it results in stress).

Wrong answers: If challenge in pleasure and unable to achieve goals is also a negative situations hence option A is considered.  

All the above is not possible.

2.Stressor means the thing or situation which develops stress .

Answer: Getting a flat tire.( It is little problem in your journey.so one gets tensed if cannot face it develops stress).

Wrong answers:

Sweating palms - It is not a stressor .It is a physical symptom of stressed.

Release of endorphins - When it is released it increase pleasure.So it is absent in stress situation.

Flushed face - It is not a stressor. It is a physical symptom.

3. Answer : Over eating is not effective for stress management. It does not make any change to stressful situation.

Wrong answers:

Laughing - Nowadays laughing is considered as a therapy to combat stress.

Talking - Talking helps to express out the feeling and helps to feel lighter.

Meditation - Helps to develop positive energy so helps to fight in negative situations.

4. Answer : Stress increase risk of cardiovascular disease by increasing blood pressure. In stress situation the body exhibit fight or flight response in which the blood pressure increases.It is the normal mechanism of the body.

Wrong answers:

Maximal oxygen uptake - In stress situation the breath rate gets rapid there only the shallow amount of oxygen is inhaled .

HDL cholesterol - It is a good cholesterol of the body. Cholesterol level depends on the eating pattern not on situations.

Glucose tolerance - It is metabolic activity . Emotional states not having much effect on it.