Greetings! I did my homework, but I don't know if my answers are right or not. I wanted to know if you can help. My answers will be with a * beside it.
1. Which one of the following choices is a mental symptom of distress?
A. Memory loss
B. High self-esteem
C. Hallucinations
*D. Sleep disorders
2. How can you reduce the stress of completing a project?
A. Work on the project well into the night.
B. Put off the project until the last minute.
*C. Take a break from the project when you need it.
D. Devote at least eight hours a day to the project.
3. How can doing something for someone else help to relieve stress?
A. It helps you to sleep better.
B. It helps you become numb to social issues.
*C. It gets your mind off your own troubles.
D. It can get you time off from work or school.
4. Which of the following physiological symptoms are signs of stress?
A. Hearing and vision loss
B. Arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome
*C. Headaches and elevated blood pressure
D. Dental cavities and bone loss
5. Which one of the following chemicals does the body generate during regular exercise?
A. Adrenaline
B. Sodium chloride
C. Estrogen
*D. Endorphins
6. Distress is a form of
*A. negative stress.
B. positive stress.
C. disease.
D. expected stress.
7. When should you suggest a client use progressive muscle relaxation?
A. When the client is stressed while driving
B. After the client eats a large meal
*C. When the client is having trouble relaxing
D. Before the client begins an intense exercise routine
8. Which one of the following choices best represents a potential stressor?
*A. An unexpected visit
B. A surprise gift
C. A long-awaited salary raise
D. A decrease in gas prices
9. The first step in handling stress is
A. removing all stressors from your environment.
B. catching up on missed sleep.
*C. becoming aware of your own reaction to it.
D. trying to relax through meditation techniques.
10. What is the purpose of the mantra during meditation?
A. It lets everyone know you're meditating.
*B. It allows you to concentrate on one peaceful sound.
C. It helps to relax the muscles.
D. It helps to release endorphins.
11. What does the acronym HALT stand for?
A. Healthy, active, lean, toned
B. High-strung, anxious, labored, tense
*C. Hungry, angry, lonely, tired
D. Help, avoid, learn, talk
12. Which one of the following symptoms indicates that a person is in the alarm stage of stress?
A. Blurred vision
B. Hyperventilation
C. High level of concentration
*D. Racing heartbeat
13. What is the purpose of breathing exercises?
*A. To settle the body and mind
B. To decrease your sense of awareness
C. To release endorphins
D. To release adrenaline
14. Which one of the following choices would indicate that a person has entered the exhaustion stage of
stress?
A. Exercising more than usual
B. Crying at a sad movie
*C. A cold that doesn't seem to go away
D. Visiting with friends
15. How does regular exercise improve cardiovascular function during times of stress?
A. It reduces the amount of endorphins released in the body.
*B. It increases oxygen supplies and lowers triglyceride levels.
C. It reduces carbon dioxide supplies and raises triglyceride levels.
D. It increases the level of hormones circulating in the body.
16. What nutritional supplement is recommended for helping the body handle stress?
A. No supplements are recommended for stress management.
B. Zinc
*C. Vitamin C
D. Iron
17. How often should you use deep, relaxing breathing techniques?
A. Only when you've gotten enough sleep
B. No more than twice a day
C. Only during periods of stress
*D. Every day
18. Which one of the following choices might be an appropriate image for visualization?
A. A picture of a favorite relative from the past
B. The pet you had as a child
C. A car driven very fast
*D. A beach at low tide
19. How does visualization promote relaxation and stress reduction?
A. It reminds you of other tasks you need to complete.
B. It encourages your friends and family to stay away.
*C. It enables you to make the world "go away" for awhile.
D. It produces helpful chemicals in your muscles.
20. Eustress is a form of
A. negative stress.
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B. endorphin.
C. estrogen.
*D. positive stress.
I checked your first ten answers, and they look right to me.
ok thanks @Ms.Sue
You're welcome, Tazkiyah.
1. The correct answer is C. Hallucinations. To determine if your answer is correct, you can research the symptoms of distress and compare them to the provided answer choices. In this case, you can find that hallucinations are indeed a mental symptom of distress.
2. The correct answer is C. Take a break from the project when you need it. To verify if your answer is correct, you can consider different stress management techniques and evaluate which one is most effective for reducing stress when completing a project. Researching stress reduction techniques will help you find evidence that taking breaks can help reduce stress.
3. The correct answer is C. It gets your mind off your own troubles. To confirm if your answer is correct, you can research how helping others can relieve stress by shifting focus away from personal problems. Finding information that supports the idea that helping others can relieve stress will validate your answer.
4. The correct answer is C. Headaches and elevated blood pressure. To check if your answer is correct, you can research the physiological symptoms of stress and compare them to the provided answer choices. Researching common physiological signs of stress will help you determine if headaches and elevated blood pressure are indeed indicators of stress.
5. The correct answer is D. Endorphins. You can verify if your answer is correct by researching the chemicals generated during exercise. Finding information that supports the claim that the body generates endorphins during regular exercise will confirm your answer.
6. The correct answer is A. negative stress. To confirm if your answer is correct, you can research the different forms of stress. Comparing the characteristics of distress and eustress will help you determine that distress is a form of negative stress.
7. The correct answer is C. When the client is having trouble relaxing. To determine if your answer is correct, you can research the purpose and usage of progressive muscle relaxation techniques. Understanding the situations in which this technique is recommended will help you validate your answer.
8. The correct answer is A. An unexpected visit. To check if your answer is correct, you can consider different scenarios that could potentially cause stress. Researching common stressors will help you determine if an unexpected visit fits the criteria of a potential stressor.
9. The correct answer is C. becoming aware of your own reaction to it. To confirm if your answer is correct, you can research stress management techniques and the recommended steps for handling stress. Understanding the initial step in stress management will help you validate your answer.
10. The correct answer is B. It allows you to concentrate on one peaceful sound. You can verify if your answer is correct by researching the purpose of using mantras during meditation. Finding information that supports the claim that mantras help concentration will confirm your answer.
11. The correct answer is C. Hungry, angry, lonely, tired. To determine if your answer is correct, you can research the acronym HALT and its intended meaning. Evaluating the various options provided will help you determine which one correctly represents the acronym.
12. The correct answer is D. Racing heartbeat. To check if your answer is correct, you can research the different stages of stress and the associated physiological symptoms. Understanding the characteristics of the alarm stage of stress will help you validate your answer.
13. The correct answer is A. To settle the body and mind. To confirm if your answer is correct, you can research the purpose and benefits of breathing exercises. Finding information that supports the claim that breathing exercises help to settle the body and mind will validate your answer.
14. The correct answer is C. A cold that doesn't seem to go away. To determine if your answer is correct, you can research the different stages of stress and the associated symptoms. Understanding the characteristics of the exhaustion stage of stress will help you determine if a persistent cold is an indicator.
15. The correct answer is B. It increases oxygen supplies and lowers triglyceride levels. You can verify if your answer is correct by researching the effects of regular exercise on cardiovascular function during times of stress. Finding information that supports the claim that exercise improves cardiovascular function in the stated manner will confirm your answer.
16. The correct answer is C. Vitamin C. To check if your answer is correct, you can research the recommended nutritional supplements for stress management. Understanding the role of vitamin C in stress management will help you validate your answer.
17. The correct answer is D. Every day. To determine if your answer is correct, you can research the frequency at which deep, relaxing breathing techniques should be used for stress management. Finding information that supports the idea of daily usage will validate your answer.
18. The correct answer is D. A beach at low tide. To confirm if your answer is correct, you can research the appropriate images for visualization in stress reduction techniques. Understanding the purpose and effectiveness of specific imagery will help you validate your answer.
19. The correct answer is C. It enables you to make the world "go away" for a while. To check if your answer is correct, you can research the benefits and purpose of visualization in stress reduction. Finding information that supports the idea that visualization helps create a mental escape will confirm your answer.
20. The correct answer is D. positive stress. To determine if your answer is correct, you can research the different forms of stress. Comparing the characteristics of eustress and distress will help you determine that eustress is a form of positive stress.