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Stress and the Mind-Body Connection Quiz

#1

Which hormone is commonly associated with stress response?

Cortisol
Explanation

Primary hormone released in response to stress.

#2

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

Fight-or-flight response
Explanation

Physiological reaction preparing body to confront or flee threat.

#3

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

Avoiding social connections
Explanation

Social connections are often recommended for stress management.

#4

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

Elevated levels of motivation
Explanation

Acute stress typically decreases motivation.

#5

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

Practicing yoga and meditation
Explanation

Activities known to promote relaxation and stress reduction.

#6

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

Avoidance behaviors
Explanation

Avoidance behaviors typically worsen stress.

#7

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

Decreased risk of anxiety disorders
Explanation

Chronic stress typically increases the risk of anxiety disorders.

#8

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

Biofeedback
Explanation

Technique to control physiological processes for better health.

#9

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

Cultural stress
Explanation

Stress arising from societal expectations.

#10

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

Avoidance coping
Explanation

Avoiding acknowledging problems to cope with stress.

#11

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

Dopamine
Explanation

Neurotransmitter linked with pleasure and reward.

#12

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

Endorphins
Explanation

Hormones associated with pain relief and pleasure.

#13

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

Stress resilience
Explanation

Capacity to bounce back from stressful situations.

#14

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

Amygdala
Explanation

Brain region involved in processing emotions and stress.

#15

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

Burnout
Explanation

Result of prolonged stress leading to exhaustion.

#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?

Perceived stress
Explanation

Stress based on perception of insufficient resources.

#17

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

Rumination
Explanation

Repetitive thinking about stressful events.

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