11 Questions
What is the term for any event or stimulus that causes an individual to experience stress?
Stressor
What is the result of an individual's response to a stressor?
Stress reaction
Which of the following is an example of an internal stressor?
Feelings of depression
What is the term for the ways in which an individual responds to stressors?
Coping strategies
Why is the concept of stress important?
It provides a way of understanding the individual as a whole
What is the definition of stress?
A condition in which an individual experiences changes in their normal balanced state
What characteristic distinguishes situational stressors from developmental stressors?
Predictability
What is a factor that influences the degree to which an event has positive or negative effects on an individual?
The individual's developmental stage
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of stress?
Financial
What is the outcome of the death of a parent for a 12-year-old compared to a 40-year-old?
The 12-year-old is more likely to be affected negatively
Which of the following is an example of a situational stressor?
Birth of a child
This quiz covers the concept of stress, its universal nature, and how it can result from both positive and negative experiences. Learn about the different types of stress and how it affects individuals in various aspects of life.
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