Stress and the Mind-Body Connection Quiz

Test your knowledge on stress physiology with questions about hormones, coping strategies, and its impact on the mind and body.

#1

Which hormone is commonly associated with stress response?

Insulin
Cortisol
Estrogen
Testosterone
#2

What is the term for the body's response to stress, involving increased heart rate, sweating, and heightened alertness?

Relaxation response
Fight-or-flight response
Rest-and-digest response
Calm-down reaction
#3

Which of the following is NOT a recommended technique for managing stress?

Mindfulness meditation
Avoiding social connections
Regular exercise
Deep breathing exercises
#4

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

Increased heart rate
Sense of impending doom
Elevated levels of motivation
Heightened alertness
#5

Which of the following activities is often recommended for stress reduction and relaxation?

Watching intense action movies
Practicing yoga and meditation
Drinking excessive amounts of caffeine
Engaging in competitive sports
#6

Which of the following is NOT a recommended coping strategy for managing stress?

Social support
Avoidance behaviors
Healthy lifestyle choices
Mindfulness meditation
#7

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

Fatigue
Elevated blood pressure
Decreased risk of anxiety disorders
Muscle tension
#8

What is the term for the process of using the mind to influence bodily functions and promote health?

Hypnotherapy
Biofeedback
Psychoanalysis
Pharmacotherapy
#9

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals experience stress due to the pressure of conforming to societal expectations or norms?

Social stress
Peer pressure
Cultural stress
Normative stress
#10

What is the term for the psychological strategy of denying or minimizing the existence of problems?

Avoidance coping
Confrontational coping
Problem-focused coping
Acceptance coping
#11

Which neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of pleasure and is often targeted by stress-relief activities?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#12

Which hormone, often called the 'feel-good' hormone, is associated with stress reduction and relaxation?

Cortisol
Adrenaline
Endorphins
Thyroxine
#13

What is the term for the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, or significant stress?

Stress resilience
Stress tolerance
Stress management
Stress adaptation
#14

Which brain region plays a crucial role in regulating the stress response and emotions?

Frontal lobe
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Occipital lobe
#15

What is the term for the state of prolonged exposure to stress, leading to physical, emotional, and psychological exhaustion?

Burnout
Overwhelm
Meltdown
Fatigue
#16

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals experience stress as a result of perceiving themselves as lacking the resources to cope with a given situation?

Cognitive dissonance
Perceived stress
Stress appraisal
Ego depletion
#17

What is the term for the process of mentally reviewing stressful events or situations and their associated emotions?

Cognitive restructuring
Rumination
Coping appraisal
Trauma processing

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