Unit 2: Coping With Stress

Daily hassles that may induce stress include all of the following EXCEPT: A. graduation B. school work C. peer pressure D. conflicts

Marriage and graduation can be stressful life events.

Participating in physical activity can help to reduce stress in all of the following ways EXCEPT: A. it releases stored energy B. it causes fatigue and exhaustion C. it releases tension D. it relaxes muscles

Which of the following is NOT a way to redirect your energy? A. engaging in physical exercise B. working on a creative project C. participating in something you enjoy D. obsessing about the problem

Keeping a journal is not an effective way of keeping stress under control.

Smoking, drinking, or using drugs are all considered to be negative ways of coping with stress.

Talking with a trusted person about what stresses you is an example of what type of coping strategy? A. expressing oneself B. redirecting energy C. seeking support D. both A and C

Which of the following is NOT an important component of planning ahead? A. figuring out necessary steps B. setting plausible limits C. constructing an inflexible plan D. deciding what you want to accomplish

Which of the following is NOT considered a negative way to cope with stress? A. seeking support B. smoking and using substances C. over- or undereating D. lashing out at others

Reading and gazing at the stars are two ways to __________. A. relax B. express yourself C. increase confidence D. seek support