Understanding Stress and Human Response Quiz

Test your knowledge with these stress psychology questions covering symptoms, hormones, coping strategies, and more. How well do you understand stress?

#1

What is stress?

A state of physical relaxation
A natural response to pressure or threat
A form of exercise
A type of mental disorder
#2

Which of the following is a common physical symptom of stress?

Increased appetite
Decreased heart rate
Muscle tension
Improved sleep quality
#3

What is the hormone primarily responsible for the 'fight or flight' response to stress?

Cortisol
Insulin
Testosterone
Endorphin
#4

Which of the following is NOT a common coping strategy for stress?

Exercise
Social withdrawal
Meditation
Seeking social support
#5

What is the term for stress resulting from positive events or experiences?

Eustress
Distress
Chronic stress
Acute stress
#6

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

Irritability
Poor concentration
Increased appetite
Anxiety
#7

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model proposed by Hans Selye?

Alarm reaction
Resistance
Exhaustion
Acceptance
#8

What term is used to describe the process of adjusting to or managing stressors?

Adaptation
Confrontation
Acceptance
Denial
#9

What is the term for stress that results from long-term exposure to stressors?

Acute stress
Chronic stress
Situational stress
Psychological stress
#10

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals may experience stress due to feeling overwhelmed by multiple responsibilities?

Job strain
Burnout
Overload stress
Multitasking stress
#11

Which of the following hormones is associated with the body's relaxation response?

Cortisol
Adrenaline
Serotonin
Growth hormone
#12

What term is used to describe the tendency to view situations as more threatening than they actually are?

Catastrophizing
Rumination
Minimization
Distortion
#13

What is the term for the tendency to persistently dwell on negative thoughts or experiences?

Rumination
Repression
Suppression
Reflection
#14

Which of the following factors is NOT typically associated with increased susceptibility to stress?

High self-efficacy
Low social support
Perfectionism
Negative coping strategies

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