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Stress Perception and Response Quiz

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

Adrenaline

Explanation

Initiates physiological response in stressful situations.

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

To prepare the body for action

Explanation

Activates 'fight or flight' response.

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

Increased appetite

Explanation

Stress often suppresses appetite.

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

Stress response

Explanation

Body and mind react to perceived danger.

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

Cortisol

Explanation

Prepares body for stress response, regulates metabolism.

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

Overload

Explanation

Feeling inundated by excessive demands.

Which brain region is involved in regulating the stress response?

Amygdala

Explanation

Plays a key role in emotional responses, including fear.

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

Stress perception

Explanation

Individual interpretation of stressors influences response.

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

Chronic stress

Explanation

Prolonged exposure to stressors leads to chronic strain.

#10

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

Problem-focused coping

Explanation

Directly tackling stressors to resolve them.

#11

Which neurotransmitter is associated with relaxation and calmness?

Serotonin

Explanation

Promotes feelings of well-being and tranquility.

#12

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

Perfectionism stress

Explanation

Strain caused by pursuit of perfection.

#13

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

Enhanced immune function

Explanation

Chronic stress weakens the immune system.

#14

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

Homeostasis

Explanation

Restores balance after stressor removal.

#15

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

Hypothalamus

Explanation

Regulates hormone release and bodily functions in response to stress.

#16

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

Transactional model of stress

Explanation

Emphasizes perception and coping resources in stress response.

#17

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

Acceptance

Explanation

GAS stages: alarm, resistance, exhaustion.

Stress Perception and Response Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which brain region is involved in regulating the stress response?

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

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

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

Which neurotransmitter is associated with relaxation and calmness?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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