Stress Management and Physiological Responses Quiz

Test your knowledge on stress management strategies, hormones, and physiological responses with this comprehensive quiz.

#1

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

Cortisol
Insulin
Adrenaline
Testosterone
#2

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

Relaxation response
Sympathetic response
Parasympathetic response
Homeostatic response
#3

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

Increased appetite
Muscle tension
Insomnia
Decreased immune function
#4

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

Increased heart rate
Dilated pupils
Slow digestion
Sweating
#5

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

Progressive muscle relaxation
Deep breathing exercises
Watching intense movies
Guided imagery
#6

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of anxiety?

Rapid heartbeat
Hypertension
Hyperventilation
Slow breathing
#7

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

Regular exercise
Maintaining a balanced diet
Avoiding social interactions
Practicing relaxation techniques
#8

What is the term for the body's long-term response to chronic stress, characterized by exhaustion and decreased ability to cope?

General adaptation syndrome
Stress adaptation syndrome
Chronic stress syndrome
Cortisol syndrome
#9

What is the term for a coping mechanism involving the displacement of negative emotions onto another person or object?

Projection
Displacement
Sublimation
Rationalization
#10

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with feelings of pleasure and reward, and is also involved in stress regulation?

Serotonin
Dopamine
GABA
Acetylcholine
#11

What is the term for a stress management technique involving the gradual exposure to feared situations or objects?

Systematic desensitization
Aversion therapy
Flooding
Cognitive restructuring
#12

What is the term for a psychological defense mechanism involving the justification of behaviors or events to make them acceptable?

Regression
Rationalization
Denial
Sublimation
#13

Which part of the brain plays a crucial role in the regulation of stress responses and emotional processing?

Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Frontal lobe
Occipital lobe
#14

Which hormone, released by the pineal gland, regulates sleep-wake cycles and may influence stress responses?

Melatonin
Estrogen
Progesterone
Thyroxine
#15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the 'tend-and-befriend' response to stress?

Increased social bonding
Activation of the sympathetic nervous system
Release of oxytocin
Reduction of cortisol levels
#16

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response to stress?

Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
Enteric nervous system
Central nervous system
#17

Which hormone, known as the 'love hormone,' is involved in social bonding and may help reduce stress?

Oxytocin
Insulin
Cortisol
Adrenaline

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