Exam 11: Stress and Health Psychology

People with high levels of psychological hardiness often seem to thrive on stress.

An internal source of stress described by Ellis and Harper is a set of ________.

Henry's term paper is due and he hasn't finished it. He can turn in the unfinished paper and receive a failing grade or he can hand it in late, in which case he will lose so many points he will also fail. Henry's dilemma would be described by Lewin as a(n) ________ conflict.

The leading cause of death and disability in the United States is ________.

The general adaptation syndrome was proposed by ________.

According to Lewin, the result of simultaneous attraction to two appealing possibilities, neither of which has any negative qualities is called an ________ conflict.

The salesman who throws a "temper tantrum" when his car is not repaired on schedule is probably ________.

When under stress ________ secrete oxytocin.

The field of ________ studies the interaction between stress on the one hand, and immune, endocrine, and nervous system activity on the other.

Sue feels she must be competent, adequate, and successful in everything she does. Since this is impossible she feels worthless as a human being. Ellis and Harper would say her problem arises from ________.

Posttraumatic stress disorder can set in right after a traumatic event.

Acknowledging a stressful situation directly and attempting to find a solution to the problem or attain a difficult goal is called ________.

Frustration is the result of internal, unconscious conflicts in which people usually do not know why they are frustrated.

The stress hormone ________ damages heart and blood vessels over time.

Amy wants to be a dentist but can't get into dental school despite two years of trying because her grades are too low. She is angry at herself for not earning better grades and feels that continuing to apply to other dental schools is hopeless. Her feelings stem from ________.

Displacement is the ________.

The phrase that best describes proactive coping is ________.

Weeks after his home was destroyed by a hurricane, Jeremy is doing much better. Most of the sadness is gone and he rarely cries anymore, but he still has occasional bouts of anxiety feels the need to repeatedly recount his experiences to anyone who will listen. His behavior is similar to that of someone in the ________ stage of reaction to a catastrophe.

Confrontation, compromise, and withdrawal are all forms of ________.

Most people who experience bereavement suffer permanent psychological harm.