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__________ can keep you alert and sharpen your concentration.

A
Stress response
B
Exhaustion
C
Resistance
D
None of the above
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In general, coping with stress includes __________.

A
negative coping strategies
B
positive coping skills
C
positive attitudes
D
all of the above
4

Committed time includes time needed for all of the following EXCEPT:

A
maintaining a home
B
raising a family
C
playing sports
D
attending school
5

Which statement BEST describes the effects that stress has on the immune system?

A
Stress can lead to increased vulnerability to infections and immune deficiency disorders.
B
Stress can lead to decreased infections and immune deficiency disorders.
C
Stress can inhibit the production of red blood cells and platelets.
D
Stress can decrease the likelihood of catching colds, flu, and pneumonia.
6

Stress is __________.

A
positive or negative, depending on circumstances
B
a body's automatic physical response
C
a negative reaction to outside influences
D
A and B only
7

The general adaptation syndrome response includes __________.

A
alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
B
instinct, rapid heartbeat, and flight
C
depression, shallow breathing, and fight
D
none of the above
8

Which of the following statements relating to stress is FALSE?

A
Stress is caused by a wide variety of factors.
B
Stress causes an automatic physiological response in organisms.
C
Stress is always unhealthy and should be avoided.
D
Stress can affect the mind and the body.
13

Daily hassles that may induce stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

A
eating dinner
B
school work
C
peer pressure
D
conflicts
14

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
15

Which of the following is most important when setting goals?

A
Working late into the night is often necessary to reach goals.
B
Standards should be as high as possible.
C
Tasks should be included but are unimportant.
D
Goals should be difficult but realistic.
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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
17

Symptoms of excessive stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

A
depression
B
constipation
C
increased energy level
D
headache
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All the following are techniques to manage time effectively EXCEPT:

A
measuring and calculating
B
organizing and delegating
C
analyzing and monitoring
D
scheduling and prioritizing

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