Stress, Coping, and Health Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on stress sources, coping mechanisms, and physiological responses. Learn how stress impacts health.

#1

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

Work pressure
Financial problems
Regular exercise
Relationship issues
#2

What is a common physiological response to stress?

Decreased heart rate
Increased blood pressure
Lowered cortisol levels
Improved digestion
#3

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

Serotonin
Dopamine
Cortisol
Endorphin
#4

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

Distress
Eustress
Chronic stress
Acute stress
#5

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

Burnout
Euphoria
Flow
Apathy
#6

Which of the following is a potential long-term effect of chronic stress on the immune system?

Increased susceptibility to infections
Enhanced immune response
Decreased inflammation
Reduced risk of autoimmune diseases
#7

Which coping mechanism involves confronting the stressor directly?

Avoidance coping
Problem-focused coping
Emotion-focused coping
Reappraisal
#8

According to Lazarus and Folkman's transactional model, what is primary appraisal?

Evaluation of resources to deal with stress
Evaluation of the significance of the stressor
Acting to remove or reduce the stressor
Evaluating the effectiveness of coping strategies
#9

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

Headaches
Weight loss
Fatigue
Insomnia
#10

What is the term for a coping mechanism that involves seeking support from others?

Social withdrawal
Problem-solving
Social support
Substance use
#11

What is the term for a coping mechanism that involves escaping from reality through activities like daydreaming or fantasizing?

Suppression
Displacement
Regression
Avoidance
#12

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) proposed by Hans Selye?

Alarm
Resistance
Regression
Exhaustion
#13

What is the term for the ability to adapt and bounce back from adversity?

Psychological resistance
Cognitive flexibility
Emotional intelligence
Resilience
#14

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

Linear
Inverse
U-shaped curve
Exponential
#15

What is the term for a coping strategy that involves reframing a stressful situation in a more positive light?

Denial
Reappraisal
Rumination
Projection
#16

According to the transactional model of stress, which of the following factors influences an individual's appraisal of a stressor?

Genetics
Personality traits
Environmental context
All of the above
#17

What is the term for a coping strategy that involves accepting the reality of a stressful situation while maintaining a positive attitude?

Regression
Suppression
Acceptance
Denial

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