Stress and its Effects Quiz

Test your knowledge on stress hormones, brain functions, coping mechanisms, and more with this comprehensive quiz!

#1

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

Dopamine
Insulin
Adrenaline
Serotonin
#2

What is the term for stress resulting from positive events or experiences?

Eustress
Distress
Chronic stress
Acute stress
#3

Which of the following is NOT a common physical symptom of stress?

Headaches
Increased appetite
Muscle tension
Fatigue
#4

What is the term for the body's ability to resist stress?

Stress tolerance
Stress immunity
Stress resistance
Stress resilience
#5

What is the term for the phenomenon where chronic stress leads to physical or emotional exhaustion?

Burnout
Overwhelm
Fatigue
Meltdown
#6

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with feelings of pleasure and reward, and can be affected by chronic stress?

GABA
Glutamate
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
#7

Which of the following is NOT a common psychological symptom of stress?

Anxiety
Depression
Euphoria
Irritability
#8

Which part of the brain plays a key role in the body's stress response?

Cerebellum
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Prefrontal cortex
#9

What is the term for the process by which stress is reduced through the physical activity of skeletal muscles?

Relaxation response
Progressive muscle relaxation
Tension release
Physical decompression
#10

Which hormone, produced by the hypothalamus, regulates the body's sleep-wake cycle and can be disrupted by stress?

Melatonin
Cortisol
Oxytocin
Thyroxine
#11

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response, counteracting the 'fight or flight' response?

Sympathetic nervous system
Central nervous system
Autonomic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
#12

What is the term for the psychological concept where an individual perceives they have little or no control over their circumstances, often leading to increased stress?

Self-efficacy
Locus of control
Learned helplessness
Self-regulation

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