Stress and Coping Quiz

Test your knowledge on stress sources, coping mechanisms, and hormones. Find out how well you understand stress and adaptation.

#1

Which of the following is not a common source of stress?

Work
Exercise
Relationships
Finances
#2

What is the term for the body's response to stress?

Calmness
Relaxation
Fight-or-flight
Happiness
#3

Which of the following is NOT a recommended stress management technique?

Meditation
Social withdrawal
Exercise
Deep breathing
#4

Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach to managing stress?

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Relying solely on medication
Seeking social support
Engaging in relaxation techniques
#5

Which coping strategy involves facing the stressor directly?

Problem-focused coping
Emotion-focused coping
Avoidant coping
Distraction coping
#6

What is the term for the ability to adapt effectively in the face of threats?

Resilience
Endurance
Perseverance
Tenacity
#7

What is the term for the phenomenon where people falsely believe they are unable to control or influence events?

Learned helplessness
Optimism bias
Self-efficacy
Locus of control
#8

Which coping strategy involves seeking emotional support from others?

Problem-focused coping
Emotion-focused coping
Avoidant coping
Distraction coping
#9

What is the term for the psychological state of feeling overwhelmed and unable to meet the demands of a situation?

Eustress
Distress
Burnout
Exhaustion
#10

Which hormone is often referred to as the 'stress hormone'?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Cortisol
Oxytocin
#11

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of chronic stress?

Headaches
Weight gain
Improved memory
Insomnia
#12

According to Lazarus and Folkman's transactional model, what determines whether a situation is perceived as stressful?

The person's age
The person's level of education
The person's appraisal of the situation
The person's cultural background
#13

Which hormone is associated with relaxation and is sometimes called the 'feel-good hormone'?

Cortisol
Endorphins
Adrenaline
Estrogen
#14

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, what is the relationship between arousal and performance?

Arousal and performance have a linear relationship.
Arousal and performance have an inverse relationship.
Arousal and performance have a U-shaped relationship.
Arousal and performance have no relationship.

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