Stress, Coping, and Health Quiz

Regular exercise is typically considered a stress reducer.

Stress often leads to elevated blood pressure as part of the 'fight or flight' response.

Cortisol is released in response to stress and helps regulate various bodily functions.

Eustress is beneficial stress resulting from positive events, motivating rather than overwhelming.

Burnout is characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness.

Chronic stress weakens the immune system, making individuals more prone to infections.

Problem-focused coping addresses the stressor itself rather than emotions.

Primary appraisal involves assessing the meaning of a stressor to oneself.

Chronic stress more commonly leads to weight gain due to hormonal changes.

Social support involves seeking assistance or comfort from friends, family, or community.

Avoidance coping seeks to evade stressors rather than confronting them directly.

The GAS model consists of the alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages, but not regression.

Resilience refers to the capacity to recover from setbacks or difficulties.

Performance increases with stress up to a point, then declines if stress becomes too high.

Reappraisal involves changing one's perspective to see the potential benefits or opportunities in a stressful situation.

Transactional stress theory suggests various factors, including past experiences and current circumstances, shape how a stressor is perceived.

Acceptance coping involves acknowledging the stressor and finding constructive ways to manage it without dwelling on negativity.