Decision Making, Goals, & Stress
  • 1. Your ideas, attitudes, and beliefs are your
A) decisions
B) action plans
C) values
D) goals
  • 2. The HELP strategy is most useful when you are
A) setting goals
B) developing values
C) making an action plan
D) making decisions
  • 3. Which of the following is a long-term goal?
A) attending college after high school graduation
B) reading a health assignment this evening
C) walking each day this week
D) completing a paper by the semester
  • 4. Stress that lasts a long time
A) usually goes away by itself.
B) is less harmful than short-term stress.
C) is not very common in teens.
D) harms physical and mental health.
  • 5. Action plans are used to
A) evaluate choices and make decisions.
B) establish your values and beliefs
C) identify and achieve goals.
D) access valid and reliable health information.
  • 6. Something you aim for that takes planning and work is a
A) goal.
B) decision.
C) value.
D) conflict.
  • 7. What is the first step in handling stress?
A) practicing relaxation techniques
B) using refusal skills to reduce the stress
C) avoiding all the stressors in ones' life
D) identifying what is causing the stress
  • 8. Adopting a positive outlook can help you manage stress by
A) helping you say no to demands on your time.
B) eliminating all your stressors.
C) changing the way you perceive a stressor
D) keeping you calm and relaxed.
  • 9. Ways to relax include
A) laughing
B) all of the above.
C) deep breathing
D) a warm bath.
  • 10. To reduce the effects of stress, you should
A) avoid talking about your problems with others.
B) stop exercising to save your strength.
C) drink caffeinated beverages for energy.
D) drink plenty of water for good health.
  • 11. In the HELP stately, the H stands for healthful.
A) True
B) False
  • 12. The first step of the goal-setting process is to state the situation.
A) True
B) False
  • 13. Achieving goals takes planning and luck.
A) True
B) False
  • 14. Accepting the differences and decisions of others is a way to show respect.
A) False
B) True
  • 15. Short-term goals are reached in an extended period of time.
A) False
B) True
  • 16. Weighing the possible outcomes is a step in the decision-making process.
A) True
B) False
  • 17. The effects of stress are__________, meaning they build up over time.
A) additive
B) fun
C) stress
D) resilient
  • 18. Long-term problems that are beyond one's control may cause
A) stress management
B) relaxation
C) chronic stress
D) resiliancy
  • 19. Handling stress in a healthful, effective way is referred to as
A) relaxation
B) stress management
C) awesomeness
D) chronic stress
  • 20. With practice, you can achieve a state of calm, called
A) integrity
B) character
C) resilient
D) relaxation response
  • 21. A teen who is _______ can bounce back from disappointment.
A) tough
B) resilient
C) tired
D) strong
  • 22. Explain how the HELP strategy can be used to evaluate decisions.
  • 23. List 3 stressors that you personally have experienced, the feelings associated with the stressors. Explain how the stressor can be an everyday and/or serious stress. Name at least two people you can go to when you need help managing these stressors.
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