ACSM Personal Trainer Certification Practice Exam

What term describes an event that triggers the stress response?

1. Stress management

2. Stressor

3. Exhaustion

4. Physical demand

The correct answer is: Stressor

The term that describes an event that triggers the stress response is "stressor." Stressors are stimuli or events that disrupt an individual's equilibrium, leading to a stress reaction. They can be external, such as environmental factors or interpersonal conflicts, or internal, such as thoughts or feelings. Understanding stressors is crucial in the field of personal training because recognizing how they impact an individual's mental and physical well-being can help trainers provide better support and guidance to their clients in managing stress and achieving their fitness goals. The other terms do not align with this definition. Stress management refers to the strategies employed to handle and mitigate stress, while exhaustion refers to a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue often resulting from prolonged stress. Physical demand relates more to the requirements of physical activity rather than the triggering of the stress response.