Test Your Knowledge of Stress and Anxiety
Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on October 01, 2023
Question 1/11
Stress and anxiety are the same thing.
- True
- False
Question 2/11
The causes of stress are essentially the same for everyone.
- True
- False
Question 3/11
Being easily annoyed and unusually irritable can be an emotional warning sign of too much stress.
- True
- False
Question 4/11
Losing weight can be a sign of too much stress.
- True
- False
Question 5/11
Chronic stress can contribute to depression.
- True
- False
Question 6/11
Rethinking your expectations may help you cope with stress.
- True
- False
Question 7/11
Anxiety is always a negative, harmful emotion.
- True
- False
Question 8/11
An anxiety disorder can be characterized by which of the following?
- A sudden, uncontrollable attack of terror
- An unfounded fear and dread of everyday situations
- Fear of saying or doing something that would be embarrassing or humiliating around other people
- Any of the above
Question 9/11
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S.
- True
- False
Question 10/11
Men are twice as likely as women to have generalized anxiety disorder.
- True
- False
Question 11/11
Which of the following is a treatment option for anxiety disorders?
- Medication
- Psychotherapy
- Both
- Neither