11th Grade Stress Management Quiz

Study Notes

Stress is a feeling triggered by various situations or experiences, essential for life according to Oxington in the Psychology of Stress.
Experiences contributing to stress include excessive homework, tests, public speaking, conflicts with friends, parental disputes, and home restrictions.

Beneficial Stress: Aids individuals by enhancing motivation and performance when experienced in small amounts.
Destructive Stress: Damaging to mental and physical health when sustained over prolonged periods.

External Stressors: Arising from outside influences such as situations, people, or events.
Internal Stressors: Originating from within oneself, often linked to negative thoughts, fears about the future, and personal expectations.

Creative Imagery: Reframe the stressor as a relational challenge, allowing for reassessment and potential change in perception.
Seek Social Support: Engage with trusted individuals for emotional backing and guidance.
Meditation: Involves relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises and yoga to alleviate stress.
Time Management: Evaluate and organize activities to effectively allocate time and reduce stressors.
Proper Nutrition: Maintain a healthy diet and avoid skipping meals to support mental health.
Spiritual Growth: Recognize and nurture a connection with the Divine to find comfort and strength.
Self-Belief: Trust in one’s ability to manage and overcome challenges faced.
Avoid Overthinking: Practice mindfulness by refraining from excessive worry about unknown outcomes.

Students are encouraged to write a one-paragraph reflection on their coping strategies during difficult situations, reinforcing personal experiences and learned remedies.
Group activity involves creating a concept map to visually identify stress remedies as a collaborative learning exercise.