1. Stress is defined as:
(A) A nutritional disorder
(B) A type of infectious disease
(C) A form of exercise
(D) The body's response to physical or emotional demands
2. Which of the following is a common cause of stress?
(A) Financial problems
(B) All of the above
(C) Family conflicts
(D) Work pressure
3. A factor that causes stress is called a:
(A) Hormone
(B) Symptom
(C) Reflex
(D) Stressor
4. Which hormone is commonly known as the "stress hormone"?
(A) Cortisol
(B) Insulin
(C) Thyroxine
(D) Estrogen
5. Which of the following is a physical symptom of stress?
(A) All of the above
(B) Increased heart rate
(C) Muscle tension
(D) Headache
6. Which of the following is an emotional symptom of stress?
(A) Anxiety
(B) All of the above
(C) Sadness
(D) Irritability
7. Which of the following is a behavioral sign of stress?
(A) Sleep disturbances
(B) All of the above
(C) Social withdrawal
(D) Overeating
8. Which type of stress is short-term and often beneficial?
(A) Traumatic stress
(B) Chronic stress
(C) Acute stress
(D) Occupational stress
9. Chronic stress refers to:
(A) Short-term stress
(B) Long-term ongoing stress
(C) Healthy excitement
(D) Physical fitness
10. Which body system is strongly affected by stress?
(A) Nervous system
(B) All of the above
(C) Immune system
(D) Cardiovascular system
11. Coping mechanisms are:
(A) Medicines for stress only
(B) Strategies used to manage stress
(C) Surgical procedures
(D) Diagnostic tests
12. Which of the following is a healthy coping mechanism?
(A) Regular exercise
(B) Meditation
(C) Deep breathing
(D) All of the above
13. Which relaxation technique helps reduce stress?
(A) Drug abuse
(B) Smoking
(C) Excessive alcohol use
(D) Deep breathing
14. Meditation helps by:
(A) Causing sleep disorders
(B) Increasing anxiety
(C) Raising blood pressure
(D) Reducing stress and improving focus
15. Which activity is beneficial for stress management?
(A) Regular physical exercise
(B) Staying isolated
(C) Skipping meals
(D) Smoking
16. Which of the following is a problem-focused coping strategy?
(A) Making a plan to solve the problem
(B) Ignoring the problem
(C) Substance abuse
(D) Avoiding responsibilities
17. Emotion-focused coping aims to:
(A) Manage emotional responses to stress
(B) Eliminate all problems immediately
(C) Avoid all responsibilities
(D) Increase stress
18. Which of the following is an unhealthy coping mechanism?
(A) Drug abuse
(B) All of the above
(C) Excessive alcohol use
(D) Smoking
19. Which of the following can help reduce stress?
(A) Talking to family or friends
(B) Counseling
(C) All of the above
(D) Time management
20. Which of the following is a common psychological effect of prolonged stress?
(A) Depression
(B) All of the above
(C) Poor concentration
(D) Anxiety
21. Which of the following improves resilience to stress?
(A) Positive thinking
(B) All of the above
(C) Strong social support
(D) Healthy lifestyle
22. Time management helps reduce stress by:
(A) Delaying responsibilities
(B) Increasing workload
(C) Organizing tasks effectively
(D) Ignoring deadlines
23. Which of the following is a sign that stress may require professional help?
(A) Persistent sadness
(B) All of the above
(C) Difficulty functioning in daily life
(D) Severe anxiety
24. Adequate sleep helps:
(A) Reduce stress
(B) Improve mood
(C) All of the above
(D) Increase concentration
25. Which nutrient-rich habit supports stress management?
(A) Skipping meals
(B) Eating a balanced diet
(C) Excessive junk food
(D) Starvation
26. Which coping strategy involves asking others for help?
(A) Seeking social support
(B) Isolation
(C) Denial
(D) Avoidance
27. Which of the following is an example of positive coping?
(A) Practicing yoga
(B) Exercising
(C) Relaxation techniques
(D) All of the above
28. Which of the following may worsen stress?
(A) Lack of sleep
(B) All of the above
(C) Substance abuse
(D) Poor diet
29. Which breathing technique is commonly recommended for stress relief?
(A) Slow deep breathing
(B) Rapid breathing
(C) Breath-holding
(D) Shallow breathing
30. Which activity helps improve mental well-being?
(A) All of the above
(B) Meditation
(C) Hobbies
(D) Regular exercise
31. Which of the following is an emotional coping strategy?
(A) Expressing feelings appropriately
(B) Smoking
(C) Drug abuse
(D) Avoiding communication
32. Social support can come from:
(A) All of the above
(B) Friends
(C) Support groups
(D) Family
33. Which of the following helps reduce workplace stress?
(A) Good time management
(B) Taking breaks
(C) All of the above
(D) Effective communication
34. Which of the following is a healthy response to stress?
(A) Using drugs
(B) Ignoring the problem completely
(C) Seeking professional counseling if needed
(D) Excessive alcohol consumption
35. Which coping mechanism focuses on changing negative thoughts?
(A) Substance abuse
(B) Denial
(C) Avoidance
(D) Cognitive restructuring
36. Which of the following may increase stress resilience?
(A) All of the above
(B) Optimism
(C) Healthy relationships
(D) Self-confidence
37. Which of the following is a common physical effect of chronic stress?
(A) High blood pressure
(B) Weakened immunity
(C) All of the above
(D) Fatigue
38. Which activity can improve mood by releasing endorphins?
(A) Physical exercise
(B) Smoking
(C) Drug use
(D) Overeating
39. Which of the following is a healthy coping skill for students?
(A) All of the above
(B) Asking teachers for help
(C) Taking regular breaks
(D) Planning study time
40. Which relaxation practice combines physical movement and breathing?
(A) Yoga
(B) Smoking
(C) Drinking alcohol
(D) Drug abuse
41. Which of the following is an example of avoidant coping?
(A) Ignoring problems
(B) Making a plan
(C) Seeking advice
(D) Exercising
42. Which of the following promotes emotional well-being?
(A) Avoiding communication
(B) Keeping all emotions inside
(C) Sharing feelings with trusted people
(D) Isolating yourself
43. Which healthcare professional can assist with stress management?
(A) Counselor
(B) Psychologist
(C) All of the above
(D) Psychiatrist
44. Which of the following is a benefit of effective stress management?
(A) Better physical health
(B) Improved mental health
(C) Increased productivity
(D) All of the above
45. Which of the following helps prevent burnout?
(A) Work-life balance
(B) Adequate rest
(C) Stress management
(D) All of the above
46. Which of the following is a healthy lifestyle habit that reduces stress?
(A) Regular exercise
(B) All of the above
(C) Adequate sleep
(D) Balanced diet
47. Which coping strategy focuses on solving the source of stress?
(A) Emotion-focused coping
(B) Problem-focused coping
(C) Avoidance coping
(D) Passive coping
48. Effective coping skills can:
(A) Improve quality of life
(B) All of the above
(C) Improve decision-making
(D) Reduce anxiety
49. Which statement about stress is correct?
(A) Stress affects only mental health
(B) All stress is harmful
(C) Not all stress is harmful; some stress can improve performance
(D) Stress cannot be managed
50. The ultimate goal of stress management is to:
(A) Avoid responsibilities completely
(B) Eliminate all challenges from life
(C) Maintain physical and mental well-being through healthy coping strategies
(D) Depend on medication alone