Exam 12: Health and Stress

Two important psychological characteristics that enable individuals to maintain a state of hardiness in times of extreme stress are __________

Howard was aware that his company was in the process of downsizing its workforce. Even though his job was secure for the time being, he knew that he could eventually be cut, so he took classes at night to start training for a new career. Howard's retraining for a new career, if needed, is a form of __________

An unpredictable situation is one that is not controllable, which may at least partially explain the stress it causes.

A conflict in which a person must choose between two undesirable routes to a goal or goals is called __________

When a person evaluates whether a stressor presents a challenge or a threat, they are engaging in __________

Hans Selye conceptualized stress consisting of three stages he called __________

Secondary appraisal involves classifying the stressor as a threat or challenge.

It is time for a game of Jeopardy. The category is "Social Factors That Contribute to Stress." The revealed answer is "Lack of task variety or human contact." What will you say right before the buzzer sounds?

List four of the top ten major life events that are at the top of the Social Readjustment Rating Scale.

Which of the following is FALSE about socioeconomic status (SES)?

Lower mortality rate has been linked to all but which of the following religious variables?

Fred is excited about his upcoming vacation to Europe. However, the $12,000 the vacation will cost him has him worried. This is an example of __________

The foremost modifiable risk factor associated with coronary artery disease is __________

In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome has the body reached the limits of its ability to adapt to stress, which may result in the development of stress-related diseases?

Khallid is driving down the highway. Suddenly, he notices flashing red lights in his rear view mirror and hears a siren. According to Selye's GAS, Khallid has probably just entered which stage?

The finding that among White American men, low income is associated with obesity, but among Mexican American men, those with high incomes are more likely to be obese than those who are poor illustrates ?????__________

Which type A personality characteristic is the key trait that is linked to heart disease?

Kirima has her doctorate in health psychology. Which of the following research questions might she be most likely to investigate?

Douglas is the director of a large residential center for the elderly. He recently became concerned about the high death rate of his residents. If he wanted to lower that death rate, one option he might try is __________

What drug when combined with alcohol has the potential for causing liver damage?