Exam 16: Health, Stress and Coping

What does it mean to say someone is resilient?

What do twin and adoption studies indicate about the role of genes in body weight?

Kyle had to relearn how to walk after suffering severe injuries in a car accident. Although the event was traumatic, Kyle has proven himself to be resilient, and actually feels a greater sense of inner strength than he did prior to the accident. The ability of people like Kyle to grow and actually benefit from negative events is known as ____________.

Having a Type __ personality is a risk factor for developing coronary heart disease.

Which of the following is NOT associated with exercise?

What is the correct sequence of stages in the general adaptation syndrome?

According to __________ theory, the number of fat cells in the body is established during early childhood.

Guadalupe has been having a lot of stress at work recently, and she has spoken to a therapist about how to better handle her anxiety. Her therapist suggests that she try _________ meditation, which involves focusing exclusively on a single object, internal sound, or her own breathing.

Type A behavior is characterized by ____________.

People living in poverty also consume

If someone experiences a major setback in their physical health, what would be a good step toward helping them cope and possibly recover?

What effect does watching food commercials have on the eating habits of viewers?

____________refers to the processes used to manage demands, stress, and conflict.

Animals exposed to unavoidable, uncontrollable aversive stimulation exhibit _______ when later trained in an avoidance procedure.

The leading cause of preventable death in the United States today is obesity.

To avoid gaining weight during the freshman year of college, a person should do all of the following except:

_____________ psychologists study both positive and negative impacts that humans' behavior and decisions have on their health, survival, and well-being.

Research discussed in your textbook indicated that television advertisements can have a significant impact on ____________.

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between stress and major life events?

Rosalie is a rather easy-going kind of woman. She works hard when she's at the office, but she refuses to do more than 40 hours of work per week. She knows that she could earn more money if she worked harder but she really values time at home with her husband and children. She likes to garden, listen to music, and sip wine while sitting on her deck during a sunset. Rosalie even turns off her cell phone during the weekends so that she won't be bothered. Rosalie has a __________ personality.