Survival Skills: Staying Calm in Crisis

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What is the primary factor that determines one's ability to survive in a life-threatening situation?

Physical strength

The will to survive (correct)

Excellent training

Proper survival equipment

What is the benefit of maintaining control during an adrenaline rush?

It allows adrenaline to subside (correct)

It causes hallucinations

It increases panic

It leads to physical exhaustion

Why did Brennan's father initially think his son was the least prepared for a wilderness survival ordeal?

Because Brennan had no survival equipment

Because Brennan had no wilderness survival experience (correct)

Because Brennan was physically weak

Because Brennan was too young

What is the first step to take when lost in a wilderness survival situation?

Take stock of what you have and where you are Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of not talking to strangers during a wilderness survival situation?

Delayed rescue Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of vision, hearing, and smell during an adrenaline rush?

They become sharper Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that drives survival in a dangerous situation according to Maj. Don Hoover?

The will to survive Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate response of the body when faced with a life-threatening situation?

The release of stored sugar and fats for quick energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of panicking in a dangerous situation?

It can cause a loss of rational thinking and decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of counting to one hundred in a stressful situation, according to Maj. Don Hoover?

To slow down one's heart rate and breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the physical effects of stress on the body?

Muscles tense and prepare for action Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following emotions is NOT a response to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual effects of stress?

Euphoria Signup and view all the answers

Survival Skills: Staying Calm in Crisis

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary factor that determines one's ability to survive in a life-threatening situation?

What is the benefit of maintaining control during an adrenaline rush?

Why did Brennan's father initially think his son was the least prepared for a wilderness survival ordeal?

What is the first step to take when lost in a wilderness survival situation?

What is the result of not talking to strangers during a wilderness survival situation?

What is the role of vision, hearing, and smell during an adrenaline rush?

What is the primary factor that drives survival in a dangerous situation according to Maj. Don Hoover?

What is the immediate response of the body when faced with a life-threatening situation?

What is the potential consequence of panicking in a dangerous situation?

What is the purpose of counting to one hundred in a stressful situation, according to Maj. Don Hoover?

What is the result of the physical effects of stress on the body?

Which of the following emotions is NOT a response to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual effects of stress?

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