You're right! Stress in small doses can be helpful for us. It can increase energy and sharpen thinking. Think about a work project, planning a party, or expecting a baby.

The correct answer is True. Stress in small doses can be helpful for us. It can increase energy and sharpen thinking. Think about a work project, planning a party, or expecting a baby.

You're right! Eliminating stress from life is not only impossible, it is also not realistic. We must learn tools for stress management because it is important for physical and mental well-being.

The correct answer is False. Eliminating stress from life is not only impossible, it is also not realistic. We must learn tools for stress management because it is important for physical and mental well-being.

That's correct! Chronic stress is constant and lasts for an extended period of time. Chronic stress can cause physical and psychological issues that overwhelm the body.

The correct answer is C. Chronic stress is constant and lasts for an extended period of time. Chronic stress can cause physical and psychological issues that overwhelm the body.

You're right! Stress can affect the body in many ways. In addition to those symptoms listed above, stress can also impact emotional and behavioural responses like nervousness, irritability, anxiety, changes in eating habits, loss of enthusiasm, and depression.

The correct answer is D. Stress can affect the body in many ways. In addition to those symptoms listed above, stress can also impact emotional and behavioural responses like nervousness, irritability, anxiety, changes in eating habits, loss of enthusiasm, and depression.

That's right! Stress is a natural, normal part of life. Stress levels and symptoms vary from person to person.

The correct answer is False. Stress is a natural, normal part of life. Stress levels and symptoms vary from person to person.

Correct! Cortisol helps the body manage responses to stress and converts sugar and fat to energy.

The correct answer is True. Cortisol helps the body manage responses to stress and converts sugar and fat to energy.

You're right! People under chronic stress are more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviours such as overeating, smoking, and excessive use and abuse of alcohol and drugs.

The correct answer is A. People under chronic stress are more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviours such as overeating, smoking, and excessive use and abuse of alcohol and drugs.

That's correct! Endorphins are the messengers that transfer information between nerve cells (neurotransmitters) and can help the body control the perception of pain (painkillers). The body’s natural pain-control response helps us deal with stress.

The correct answer is C. Endorphins are the messengers that transfer information between nerve cells (neurotransmitters) and can help the body control the perception of pain (painkillers). The body’s natural pain-control response helps us deal with stress.

Correct! Regular activity and exercise can start endorphin release. Physical activity helps the brain cope with and respond to stress. An activity as simple as walking can be a powerful tool against stress.

The correct answer is D. Regular activity and exercise can start endorphin release. Physical activity helps the brain cope with and respond to stress. An activity as simple as walking can be a powerful tool against stress.​