Briefly describe some examples of negative ways to cope with stress.
Negative coping examples include smoking, excessive alcohol or drug use, overeating, withdrawing from others, and procrastinating or avoiding the stressor.
Positive coping skills include all of the following EXCEPT:
List and briefly describe some examples of positive ways to cope with stress.
Positive coping strategies include exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, eating nutritious foods, and practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation. Planning ahead and managing time can prevent unnecessary stress, while talking with a trusted friend, family member, counselor, or another supportive person can provide help. Taking short breaks and engaging in enjoyable activities can also promote relaxation.
Explain how relaxing and/or laughing helps to reduce stress.
By adopting a "relax and laugh" coping strategy, it will make me choose to spend time with people that make me laugh. It might also help me participate in activities that are enjoyable and elicit laughter. It might also improve my immune system because laughter and relaxation boost an immune system. Relaxation also helps recharge your batteries.
Which of the following is NOT a healthy way to express yourself?
Describe the importance of getting enough sleep.
Getting 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night improves concentration and allows for clearer thoughts. Sleep can also improve individual mood and attitude. It also improves physical health and chances of success.
Which of the following is a benefit to getting an adequate amount of sleep?
When considering the claim that eating well helps to reduce stress, what advice might your give a friend who appears to be stressed about an upcoming exam but chooses to have chips and soda for lunch every day?
I would advise choosing nutrient-dense foods (fruits, vegetables, lean protein, whole grains) instead of chips and soda, because proper nutrition stabilizes energy and mood, supports concentration, and reduces overall stress.
Which of the following is NOT a healthy way to express yourself?
Describe the importance of getting enough sleep.
Once the cause of stress has been identified, there are no behaviors that can lessen the effect of or eliminate the stress. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Positive coping skills include all of the following EXCEPT:
Explain how relaxing and/or laughing helps to reduce stress.
Which of the following is a benefit to getting an adequate amount of sleep?
When considering the claim that eating well helps to reduce stress, what advice might your give a friend who appears to be stressed about an upcoming exam but chooses to have chips and soda for lunch every day?
List and briefly describe some examples of positive ways to cope with stress.
Briefly describe some examples of negative ways to cope with stress.
When practicing refusal skills, it is beneficial to participate in a potentially stressful or threatening situation. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
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