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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. 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






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






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






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






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






6. 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






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






8. A stressor that is perceived to be positive.






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






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






11. Can be acute or chronic.






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






13. Marital - children - parents - financial






14. 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






15. Can be acute or chronic.






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






17. Is prolonged unrelieved stress also called cumulative stress.






18. Marital - children - parents - financial






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






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






21. A stressor that is perceived to be negative.






22. 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






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






24. A stressor that is perceived to be negative.






25. 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






26. 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






27. Short Termed






28. A stressor that is perceived to be positive.






29. Is prolonged unrelieved stress also called cumulative stress.






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






31. Avoid - alter - adapt






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






33. 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






34. 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






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






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






37. 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.






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






39. Short Termed






40. 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.






41. 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






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






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






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






45. 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






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