"Tame the Stress Monster"
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Which of the following is a top stressor for most teens?
academics
(wrong answers:
dating,
social media,
peer pressure)
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Approximately how many teens say that they are super stressed?
77 percent
(wrong answers:
95 percent,
83 percent,
36 percent)
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The stress response can be helpful, but when is it likely to be harmful?
when you experience it day after day
(wrong answers:
when it goes away too quickly for your body to adjust,
when it makes you sweat,
when it makes you feel focused)
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What part of your body does stress start in?
the brain
(wrong answers:
the heart,
the lungs,
the sweat glands)
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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.
physiological
(wrong answers:
relentless,
endorphins,
vicious)
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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.
nervous system
(wrong answers:
physiological,
endorphins,
cortisol)
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Vocab: While stress is your body's way of pumping you up for challenges, __________ stress can be harmful to your health.
relentless
(wrong answers:
physiological,
endorphins,
vicious)