Understanding Stress and Its Psychological Impacts Quiz

Test your knowledge on stress psychology with questions covering symptoms, coping mechanisms, physiological responses, and psychological theories.

#1

Which of the following is a common symptom of stress?

Increased appetite
Improved concentration
Muscle tension
Enhanced sleep quality
#2

What hormone is often associated with the body's stress response?

Dopamine
Endorphins
Cortisol
Serotonin
#3

Which of the following is a cognitive symptom of stress?

Increased irritability
Elevated heart rate
Memory impairment
Muscle tension
#4

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

Headaches
Nausea
Increased concentration
Fatigue
#5

Which of the following is NOT a primary source of stress?

Work
Social media
Family
Health concerns
#6

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

Exercise
Social withdrawal
Meditation
Talking to a friend or therapist
#7

What is the term used to describe the stress resulting from positive life events?

Eustress
Distress
Chronic stress
Acute stress
#8

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where stress from one aspect of life spills over into other areas?

Cross-stressor adaptation
Stress contagion
Stress proliferation
Stress spillover
#9

Which of the following is a long-term effect of chronic stress on the body?

Decreased risk of cardiovascular disease
Increased immune function
Elevated blood pressure
Improved memory
#10

Which of the following is a symptom of acute stress disorder?

Prolonged feelings of sadness
Flashbacks of the traumatic event
Decreased heart rate
Improved concentration
#11

What term describes the process of evaluating potential stressors and determining whether they pose a threat?

Stress appraisal
Stress resistance
Stress mitigation
Stress acclimatization
#12

Which part of the brain plays a crucial role in regulating the body's stress response?

Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Hippocampus
Amygdala
#13

What psychological theory suggests that individuals have a limited amount of cognitive resources to deal with stress?

Transactional model of stress
Cognitive appraisal theory
General adaptation syndrome
Cognitive load theory
#14

Which of the following is NOT considered a potential consequence of chronic stress?

Depression
Diabetes
Hair loss
Enhanced immune function
#15

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, what is the relationship between stress and performance?

Linear
Inverse
Curvilinear
Exponential
#16

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with stress resilience?

Dopamine
GABA
Norepinephrine
Glutamate
#17

What psychological theory suggests that stress arises when individuals perceive a lack of control over events?

Cognitive dissonance theory
Self-efficacy theory
Control theory of stress
Hierarchy of needs theory

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