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Understanding the Stress Response

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What is the primary purpose of understanding the causes of stress?

To avoid stress and discomfort in life
To deliberately ponder the situation
To develop techniques to deal with stress factors (correct)
To analyze stress responses and consequences

Why is it important to write down stress responses and consequences?

To deliberately ponder the situation
To analyze stress factors
To discover the stressors and understand their impact (correct)
To avoid stress and discomfort in life

What is the purpose of the stress response?

To give a burst of energy to fight off attackers or run away (correct)
To induce a state of chronic stress for better coping
To redirect blood to extremities for better circulation
To release cortisol and other hormones for relaxation

What is the best approach to deal with stress factors according to the text?

Develop techniques to deal with the causes of stress (C) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of threats did our ancestors face, leading to the development of the stress response?

Physical threats and dangers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role does relaxation play in managing stress?

It is key in managing stress response (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the stress response is triggered?

A series of changes occur within the body (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand why you are under stress?

To develop techniques to deal with stress factors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What potential harm can the stress response cause?

It causes harm if it leads to a state of chronic stress (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why might the stress response not match our needs effectively in modern times?

Because the threats are now less physical and more associated with our way of life (D) Signup and view all the answers

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