Stress Perception and Response Quiz

Test your knowledge on stress psychology with questions about fight-or-flight hormones, coping strategies, brain regions, and stress perception.

#1

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

Cortisol
Adrenaline
Insulin
Serotonin
#2

What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system during stress?

To relax muscles
To slow down heart rate
To prepare the body for action
To enhance digestion
#3

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

Increased appetite
Muscle tension
Headaches
Irritability
#4

What is the term for the physiological and psychological processes that occur when an individual perceives a threat or challenge?

Homeostasis
Resilience
Stress response
Adaptation
#5

Which hormone, often called the 'stress hormone,' is released by the adrenal glands during times of stress?

Insulin
Thyroxine
Cortisol
Melatonin
#6

What is the term for the psychological state of feeling overwhelmed by too many responsibilities or tasks?

Burnout
Overload
Fatigue
Exhaustion
#7

Which brain region is involved in regulating the stress response?

Hippocampus
Amygdala
Cerebellum
Prefrontal cortex
#8

What is the term for the concept where individuals have different responses to stressors based on their perception of them?

Stress tolerance
Stress reaction
Stress perception
Stress resilience
#9

What is the term for the phenomenon where stress builds up over time due to continuous exposure to stressors?

Acute stress
Chronic stress
Episodic stress
Situational stress
#10

Which coping strategy involves actively addressing stressors and finding solutions to them?

Problem-focused coping
Emotion-focused coping
Avoidant coping
Wishful thinking
#11

Which neurotransmitter is associated with relaxation and calmness?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Endorphins
#12

What is the term for stress resulting from the pressure of meeting high expectations or standards?

Performance stress
Time stress
Perfectionism stress
Work stress
#13

Which of the following is NOT a potential long-term effect of chronic stress?

Increased risk of heart disease
Enhanced immune function
Impaired cognitive function
Mood disorders
#14

What is the term for the body's ability to return to a state of equilibrium after experiencing stress?

Homeostasis
Adaptation
Resilience
Recovery
#15

Which part of the brain is known as the 'control center' for the stress response?

Hypothalamus
Hippocampus
Thalamus
Pituitary gland
#16

Which psychological theory proposes that stress arises when individuals perceive a situation as threatening and lack the resources to cope with it?

Cognitive dissonance theory
Social learning theory
Transactional model of stress
Hierarchy of needs theory
#17

Which of the following is NOT a stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)?

Alarm reaction
Resistance
Acceptance
Exhaustion

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