Understanding Stress and Its Sources Quiz

Test your knowledge on stress and its impacts with these questions on stress hormones, coping mechanisms, and psychological effects.

#1

Which hormone is commonly associated with the body's 'fight or flight' response to stress?

Insulin
Cortisol
Estrogen
Testosterone
#2

What is the term for stress that is experienced as a result of ongoing, everyday situations?

Acute stress
Chronic stress
Situational stress
Routine stress
#3

What is the term for the process of adapting to a stressful situation over time, resulting in reduced sensitivity to the stressor?

Stress adaptation
Habituation
Desensitization
Acculturation
#4

Which of the following is a common effect of chronic stress on the immune system?

Enhanced immune response
Suppression of immune function
Stimulation of antibody production
Decreased inflammation
#5

Which stage of the 'general adaptation syndrome' involves the body's attempt to resist or adapt to the stressor?

Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion
Adaptation
#6

What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system in the context of stress?

Voluntary muscle control
Digestion and metabolism
Involuntary bodily functions
Conscious thought and decision-making
#7

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

Headaches
Increased energy levels
Digestive issues
Insomnia
#8

Which of the following is a common behavioral response to stress?

Vasodilation
Social withdrawal
Increased appetite
Decreased heart rate
#9

In the context of stress management, what does the acronym 'COPE' typically stand for?

Cognitive Orientation to Problem-solving and Emotional support
Coping Optimism Prowess Exercise
Crisis Outreach and Prevention Education
Chronic Overexertion Prevention and Endurance
#10

Which of the following is a psychological symptom commonly associated with chronic stress?

Increased heart rate
Depression
Muscle cramps
Elevated blood pressure
#11

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals experience stress due to the demands of too many roles or responsibilities?

Burnout
Overwhelm
Fatigue
Dissonance
#12

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals experience stress due to positive life events or major life changes?

Eustress
Distress
Hypostress
Hyperstress
#13

Which psychologist introduced the concept of 'general adaptation syndrome' to explain the body's response to stress?

Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
Hans Selye
Carl Rogers
#14

Which brain region plays a crucial role in the regulation of the stress response and emotional reactions?

Cerebellum
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Thalamus
#15

According to the 'transactional model of stress and coping,' what is the primary determinant of whether an event is perceived as stressful?

Intensity of the event
Individual's appraisal of the event
Duration of the event
Frequency of the event
#16

Which stress management technique involves focusing attention on the present moment without judgment?

Biofeedback
Mindfulness
Hypnosis
Visualization
#17

In the context of stress research, what is the 'Trier Social Stress Test' commonly used for?

Measuring physiological responses to stress
Assessing cognitive coping strategies
Analyzing long-term stress effects
Evaluating workplace stressors

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