"Tame the Stress Monster"

  1.  
    Which of the following is a top stressor for most teens?
    A. dating B. academics C. social media D. peer pressure
  2.  
    Approximately how many teens say that they are super stressed?
    A. 95 percent B. 83 percent C. 77 percent D. 36 percent
  3.  
    The stress response can be helpful, but when is it likely to be harmful?
    A. when you experience it day after day B. when it goes away too quickly for your body to adjust C. when it makes you sweat D. when it makes you feel focused
  4.  
    What part of your body does stress start in?
    A. the brain B. the heart C. the lungs D. the sweat glands
  5.  
    Vocab: Stress causes our bodies to go into fight-or-flight mode, a _________ response from our caveman days that is meant to protect us from harm.
    A. physiological B. relentless C. endorphins D. vicious
  6.  
    Vocab: When encountering a stressor, your _________ kicks into high gear, causing you to experience a racing heart and a burst of energy that helps you get things done.
    A. physiological B. nervous system C. endorphins D. cortisol
  7.  
    Vocab: While stress is your body's way of pumping you up for challenges, __________ stress can be harmful to your health.
    A. physiological B. endorphins C. vicious D. relentless
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"Tame the Stress Monster" (Answer Key)

  1.  
    Which of the following is a top stressor for most teens?
    A. dating B. academics C. social media D. peer pressure
  2.  
    Approximately how many teens say that they are super stressed?
    A. 95 percent B. 83 percent C. 77 percent D. 36 percent
  3.  
    The stress response can be helpful, but when is it likely to be harmful?
    A. when you experience it day after day B. when it goes away too quickly for your body to adjust C. when it makes you sweat D. when it makes you feel focused
  4.  
    What part of your body does stress start in?
    A. the brain B. the heart C. the lungs D. the sweat glands
  5.  
    Vocab: Stress causes our bodies to go into fight-or-flight mode, a _________ response from our caveman days that is meant to protect us from harm.
    A. physiological B. relentless C. endorphins D. vicious
  6.  
    Vocab: When encountering a stressor, your _________ kicks into high gear, causing you to experience a racing heart and a burst of energy that helps you get things done.
    A. physiological B. nervous system C. endorphins D. cortisol
  7.  
    Vocab: While stress is your body's way of pumping you up for challenges, __________ stress can be harmful to your health.
    A. physiological B. endorphins C. vicious D. relentless

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