Exam 25: Stress, Coping, and Health Part 1

The relationship of stress and physical illness is BEST described as a result of

When final exam time rolls around, Murray finds himself eating all the time. This reaction to stress can be referred to as

According to Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome, the stage in which the body appears to be functioning efficiently, although in actuality arousal may continue to be higher than normal, is called

According to Baumeister, the pressure to perform can elevate self-consciousness, which then disrupts our attention by

The stress that a person actually experiences in different situations is critically influenced by the

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of Type A individuals?

How do defense mechanisms accomplish their goal of diminishing stress?

A person's chance of developing heart disease is roughly doubled if the person has

The person who used to sit next to you in psychology class dropped the course because he was failing. He apparently responded to the stress of psychology class by

The Flashback football team had been down by 35 points at half-time, but they had made a big comeback in the second half. With less than 15 seconds remaining on the clock, they made a touchdown that narrowed the other team's lead to a single point. Their quarterback has decided to try for a two-point conversion in an attempt to win the game by a single point in the dying seconds. As the team lines up for the final play of the game, both the quarterback and the intended receiver are likely to be experiencing

Mildred has to drive across town to help a friend who is experiencing a crisis. It is a time of day when traffic is light, and therefore this should be a fairly simple task. Research into the link between arousal level and task performance suggests that under these circumstances

When you find yourself "caught between a rock and a hard place" you are experiencing

Constructive coping includes all of the following EXCEPT

Emily is an excellent student. She puts in long hours on her schoolwork and often gets the top mark in the class. However, she is always relaxed and seems fairly easy going. She does her schoolwork as it is assigned, and doesn't put herself under pressure by leaving things to the last minute. She is also always willing to take the time to patiently explain difficult material to other students in her classes. Emily would MOST likely be described as having

Which of the following is NOT one of the classic psychosomatic illnesses?

Tiana was walking down the street late one evening when a stranger suddenly stepped out of the shadows. Her initial reaction was one of total panic, but then she began to think of all her options. Although her heart was still pounding, she quickly crossed to the other side of the street and began walking in the opposite direction. According to Selye's general adaptation syndrome, Tiana was probably experiencing

A change in your marital status, a job change, moving, having a baby, getting promoted are all examples of ____.

When people who are confronted by stressful situations engage in self-blame, they are most likely to

Studies of high school and college students have found that

People with higher scores on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) tend to be