Exam 12: Health and Stress

The field of __________ studies the effects of psychological factors such as stress, emotions, thinking, and behavior on the immune system.

Lizzie is a freshman in college who needs to declare her major. She is interested in history, psychology, medicine, and law. As she thinks about each of these potential majors, she considers both the positive and negative aspects of each, which cause her to go back and forth in her decision. Lizzie is experiencing a(n) __________conflict.

Which part of the nervous system reacts when the human body is subjected to stress?

Which individual is most likely to experience acculturative stress?

Ross is fifteen minutes away from work when his car begins to chug and lurch. He pulls the vehicle off to the side of the road and the engine dies. Although distressed, he decides he can call his boss on the cell phone then walk to a nearby service station for help. Ross's reaction is an example of __________

Kirk's dad gave him a choice - he could either rake the leaves in the front and back yard or clean out the basement. For most teenagers this would be an __________

People living under stressful conditions tend to get sick more often than they would otherwise. How do researchers in psychoneuroimmunology explain this phenomenon?

People with a good __________ are less likely to die from illness or injuries than those without it.

Albrecht has identified several factors that are related to work stress. They include all of the following, except __________

For five years Bonnie had cared for her terminally ill husband while every aspect of her life fell into confusion. During his illness, she had struggles that were both emotional and financial. After her husband passed away, Bonnie collapsed and became very seriously ill herself. By failing to overcome or resist the stressors in her life, Bonnie had reached what Selye referred to as the __________

When African Americans and White Americans of the same age suffer from similar illness __________

The practice of behaviors and lifestyle choices that promote both physical and mental health is called __________

Type A behavior patterned individuals tend to be relaxed and easy going.

Which of the following is the type of conflict that occurs when a person must choose or not choose one goal or event that has both positive and negative aspects?

One of the simplest and most effective ways to enhance one's health is to __________

All of the following have been shown to suppress the immune system EXCEPT __________

The __________ control one has, the __________ the degree of stress.

The key components of the immune system are white blood cells called __________

Seira is very pleasant and likes to keep the peace. She finds it difficult to express emotions and internalizes her anger. She has few friends and spends a lot of time alone. According to research, Seira __________

Tameeka recently lost a job she really enjoyed. At first, Tameeka felt emotionally stressed at the loss. However, when she was informed by her sister that her 3-yr-old niece was battling cancer, Tameeka felt that her own loss was small by comparison. Tameeka decided to make the best of her own situation of job searching, while being a strong source of support for her sister and niece. Tameeka is demonstrating __________