Stress Management: Understanding Stress and Perception

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What are the physical responses to stress?

Increased heart rate, rapid breathing, stress hormones released, rise in blood pressure

What are the benefits of deep breathing?

Detoxifies and releases toxins, increases muscle, strengthens the immune system, boosts energy and improves stamina

What is the goal of the 'Listening to Your Breath' exercise?

Relaxation

What is the goal of the 'Stimulating Breath' exercise?

<p>Increasing energy and alertness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the 'Relaxing Breath' exercise?

<p>Relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which exercise involves inhaling to the count of 4, holding for the count of 7, and exhaling to the count of 8 with a swooshing noise?

<p>'Relaxing Breath'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in 'Box Breathing'?

<p>Breathe in slowly counting to four</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Cyclic Sighing' has been scientifically proven to reduce what?

<p>'Stress'</p> Signup and view all the answers

'General Health' includes what as part of a mental check-up?

<p>'Sleep'</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Focus on your muscles' is a way to relieve stored-up physical tension by doing what?

<p>Tensing and releasing muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a practical way to manage stress?

<p>Identifying the source of stress and practicing relaxation techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is stress?

<p>Mental or emotional strain caused by adverse circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a stressor?

<p>Anything that causes stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a stressor for teens?

<p>Winning a competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first body response stage to stressors?

<p>Alarm (fight or flight)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is listed as a biological change in the body due to stress?

<p>Illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Stimulating Breath' exercise?

<p>To increase energy and alertness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is listed as a benefit of deep breathing?

<p>Boosts energy and improves stamina</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a practical way to manage stress?

<p>Tensing and releasing muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a stressor?

<p>Something that causes stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the 'Listening to Your Breath' exercise?

<p>To relax</p> Signup and view all the answers

'General Health' includes what as part of a mental check-up?

<p>Sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Cyclic Sighing' has been scientifically proven to reduce what?

<p>Stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Focus on your muscles' is a way to relieve stored-up physical tension by doing what?

<p>Stimulating breaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first stage in the body's response to stressors?

<p>Increased heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT listed as a stressor for teens?

<p>Poor posture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea regarding stressors and the body's response?

<p>Stressors activate the nervous system and specific hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is listed as a stressor for teens in the text?

<p>Poor self-esteem</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Relaxing Breath' exercise?

<p>To reduce stored-up physical tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is listed as a biological change in the body due to stress?

<p>Illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the 'Listening to Your Breath' exercise?

<p>To distract the mind from stressors</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Cyclic Sighing' has been scientifically proven to reduce what?

<p>Heightened stress levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

'General Health' includes what as part of a mental check-up?

<p>Mental health evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a practical way to manage stress?

<p>Seeking professional help if needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of deep breathing?

<p>Reduced anxiety and stress levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which exercise involves inhaling to the count of 4, holding for the count of 7, and exhaling to the count of 8 with a swooshing noise?

<p>Relaxing Breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

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