Understanding Anxiety and Stress Management Quiz

Test your knowledge on stress hormone, coping strategies, therapy approaches, and more. Explore anxiolytics with this quiz.

#1

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

Dopamine
Serotonin
Cortisol
Adrenaline
#2

What is a common physical symptom of anxiety?

Increased appetite
Muscle tension
Slow heart rate
Elevated mood
#3

What is the term for a sudden and intense feeling of fear or panic?

Phobia
Panic attack
Obsession
Compulsion
#4

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with the regulation of mood and anxiety?

Acetylcholine
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
Glutamate
Norepinephrine
#5

What is the term for the exaggerated or irrational fear of a specific object or situation?

Anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobia
Panic disorder
#6

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

Headaches
Hypertension
Decreased immune function
Elevated mood
#7

Which of the following is a common symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

Panic attacks
Excessive worry
Flashbacks
Hallucinations
#8

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

Regular exercise
Social isolation
Mindfulness meditation
Healthy sleep habits
#9

What is a common cognitive distortion associated with anxiety?

All-or-nothing thinking
Mind reading
Emotional reasoning
Labeling
#10

What does the acronym 'DBT' stand for in the context of therapy?

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Dynamic Behavioral Therapy
Direct Behavioral Training
Dualistic Behavioral Treatment
#11

Which of the following is a common relaxation technique used for managing stress and anxiety?

Visualization
Rumination
Perseveration
Catastrophizing
#12

What is the term for the tendency to interpret neutral situations as threatening?

Catastrophizing
Overgeneralization
Hypervigilance
Magnification
#13

Which neurotransmitter is often targeted by medications used to treat anxiety disorders?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Endorphins
Oxytocin
#14

Which of the following relaxation techniques involves tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in the body?

Autogenic training
Progressive muscle relaxation
Deep breathing
Tai chi
#15

Which therapeutic approach is commonly used for treating anxiety disorders?

Psychoanalysis
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Existential therapy
Humanistic therapy
#16

What is the term for the process of gradually exposing oneself to feared situations or objects in order to reduce anxiety?

Flooding
Desensitization
In vivo exposure
Systematic desensitization
#17

What is the term for the avoidance of situations or activities that might cause anxiety?

Escape behavior
Safety behavior
Avoidance behavior
Coping behavior
#18

Which of the following is a potential consequence of chronic stress on the body?

Increased bone density
Enhanced immune function
Decreased inflammation
Impaired memory and concentration
#19

Which of the following neurotransmitters is associated with the 'fight or flight' response?

Dopamine
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
Serotonin
Norepinephrine

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