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Stress Management

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 46 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Central Nervous System - Sympathetic Nervous System - Parasympathetic Nervous system






2. Major events - such as a death of a family member - that have immediate consequences that generally fade with time






3. A stressor that is perceived to be negative.






4. A heavy duty stress that causes psychological and physical discomfort for 2 days to a month.






5. Frustration with the system - with society - workplace...






6. Ask - Intervene - Don't keep a secret - Locate help - Inform superiors/responsible person - Find someone to stay with the person






7. Is prolonged unrelieved stress also called cumulative stress.






8. Visualizing successful performance of skills in a variety of situations






9. A stressor that is perceived to be positive.






10. Medical problems influenced by an interaction of psychological - emotional - and physical difficulties






11. A stressor that is in demand - real or imagined - A stressor that can be social - psychological - spritual/physical - Psychological changes are life saving - A threat or demand is perceived and interpreted by the cerebral cortex.






12. Denial Phase - Anger Phase - Bargaining Phase - Depression Phase - Acceptance Phase






13. Sex - age - depression - previous exposure to suicide - ethanol/alcohol/drug abuse - rational thinking - social support system lacking - organized plan - no spouse or significant other - sickness






14. Creates major distress and long lasting disruptive changes in person's life.






15. Bad habits - poor education - nadequate career development opportunities - lack of identity and recognition for good performance - poor economic benefits - working conditions - equipment - excessive paperwork... - fears regarding job competence - ind






16. Avoid - alter - adapt






17. Natural reaction of the mind and body to demand place on it --Pleasant or Unpleasant - A person's response to events that are threatening or challenging






18. Central Nervous System - Sympathetic Nervous System - Parasympathetic Nervous system






19. Short Termed






20. A stressor that is in demand - real or imagined - A stressor that can be social - psychological - spritual/physical - Psychological changes are life saving - A threat or demand is perceived and interpreted by the cerebral cortex.






21. Marital - children - parents - financial






22. Can be acute or chronic.






23. Strong stressors that occur suddenly - affecting many people at once






24. Natural reaction of the mind and body to demand place on it --Pleasant of Unpleasant.






25. Visual changes - time perception changes - hearing perception changes - memory changes - heightened sense of alertness - elevated heart rate and breathing






26. Bad habits - poor education - nadequate career development opportunities - lack of identity and recognition for good performance - poor economic benefits - working conditions - equipment - excessive paperwork... - fears regarding job competence - ind






27. Short Termed






28. A heavy duty stress that causes psychological and physical discomfort for 2 days to a month.






29. May experience auditory changes - loss of peripheral vision - and depth perception






30. A phenomenon in which victims of major catastrophes or strong personal stressors feel long-lasting effects that may include re-experiencing the event in a vivid flashback or dream






31. Everyday annoyances such as being stuck in traffic - that cause minor irritations and may have long-term ill effects if they continue or are surrounded by other stressful events






32. Heart rate - Blood pressure - breathing - sweating - Huge blood flow changes - Senses and perception changes - Parasympathetic NC is turned off or reduced






33. Failed attempts to cut back on alchol or quit for whatever reason - difficulty enjoying life - declining performance - feeling guilty - drink alcohol or frequently hung over on job - need a drink to get going






34. Frustration with the system - with society - workplace...






35. 1. Exercise 2. eat right 3. get enough sleep 4. manage anger 5. know your limits 6. know the difference between achievement and perfection






36. A stressor that is perceived to be negative.






37. Visualization - mental imagery - guided Imagery - unguided imagery - thought stopping/blocking/focusing - tactical breathing - breath for count of 4 - hold for 4 - exhale - progressive muscular relaxation






38. A stressor that is perceived to be positive.






39. Breath in for a count of 4 - hold for count of 4 and exhale for count of 4.






40. Marital - children - parents - financial






41. Loss/change in important relationship - expresses hopelessness - depression - guilt - change in sleep and/ or appetite - minimal social support - alcohol/ substance abuse - legal problems/financial problems - under investigation - talks about death






42. Can be acute or chronic.






43. Is prolonged unrelieved stress also called cumulative stress.






44. May exhibit irrational behavior such as repetitive non productive activities.






45. Heart rate - Blood pressure - breathing - sweating - Huge blood flow changes - Senses and perception changes - Parasympathetic NC is turned off or reduced






46. Be aware and recognize the problem - urge the person to seek help - encourage the person after they seek help - keep in mind that avoiding the problem only contributes - consider resources