Question 1

How do people typically react to catastrophic events?

Accepted Answer

Victims of catastrophic events are initially dazed and stunned. When they begin to recover from the shock, they typically experience anxiety, nightmares, and a compulsive need to retell the event over and over.

Question 2

Which of the following neurotransmitters is not affected by nicotine?

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  serotonin 
D)  norepinephrine 
A)  dopamine 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  serotonin 
D)  norepinephrine C

Question 3

The major criticism of Selye's theory is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  completely ignored the impact of positive events that produce stress. 
B)  does not consider how a person perceives and evaluates the stressor. 
C)  held little hope for finding a way to deal with stress. 
D)  places too much emphasis on the cognitive aspect of stress. 
A)  completely ignored the impact of positive events that produce stress. 
B)  does not consider how a person perceives and evaluates the stressor. 
C)  held little hope for finding a way to deal with stress. 
D)  places too much emphasis on the cognitive aspect of stress. B

Question 4

Selye calls the predictable sequence of reactions which organisms show in response to stressors the

Accepted Answer

A)  nonspecific stress response. 
B)  general adaptation syndrome. 
C)  general stress response. 
D)  fight-or-flight response. 
A)  nonspecific stress response. 
B)  general adaptation syndrome. 
C)  general stress response. 
D)  fight-or-flight response.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  nightmares and flashbacks 
B)  intrusive memories 
C)  increased anxiety and arousal 
D)  voices or other auditory hallucinations 
A)  nightmares and flashbacks 
B)  intrusive memories 
C)  increased anxiety and arousal 
D)  voices or other auditory hallucinations

Question 6

Which of the following is not true of the fight-or-flight response?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps the organism respond rapidly to threats. 
B)  It can be potentially damaging if maintained too long. 
C)  It was first described by Walter Cannon. 
D)  It is most useful as a response to long-term rather than short-term threats. 
A)  It helps the organism respond rapidly to threats. 
B)  It can be potentially damaging if maintained too long. 
C)  It was first described by Walter Cannon. 
D)  It is most useful as a response to long-term rather than short-term threats.

Question 7

The term hassles refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  minor annoyances in our daily lives. 
B)  the necessity to interact with persons we dislike in order to obtain our goals. 
C)  minor health problems that cause a person to miss at least one day at work. 
D)  personal limitations that make it impossible for someone to pursue a desired goal. 
A)  minor annoyances in our daily lives. 
B)  the necessity to interact with persons we dislike in order to obtain our goals. 
C)  minor health problems that cause a person to miss at least one day at work. 
D)  personal limitations that make it impossible for someone to pursue a desired goal.

Question 8

A prolonged and severe stress reaction to a catastrophic event is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the alarm stage. 
B)  catastrophic stress syndrome. 
C)  post-traumatic stress disorder. 
D)  panic stress disorder. 
A)  the alarm stage. 
B)  catastrophic stress syndrome. 
C)  post-traumatic stress disorder. 
D)  panic stress disorder.

Question 9

Describe the role of social support to improved health.

Accepted Answer

Social support provides the feeling that

Question 10

Omar has just been notified that floodwaters will enter his house in several hours. He is emotionally aroused and the defensive forces of his body are prepared for fight or flight. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is he in?

Accepted Answer

A)  readjustment 
B)  exhaustion 
C)  alarm 
D)  resistance 
A)  readjustment 
B)  exhaustion 
C)  alarm 
D)  resistance

Question 11

Research has shown that only _____ percent of smokers using nicotine replacement, such as patches or gum, succeed.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  40 
A)  1 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  40

Question 12

Unlike smoking, with its passive effects, the only risk for health in alcoholism is to the drinker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not true of people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have nightmares and flashbacks. 
B)  They startle easily. 
C)  Their symptoms must appear within the first few days after the traumatic event. 
D)  They are anxious. 
A)  They have nightmares and flashbacks. 
B)  They startle easily. 
C)  Their symptoms must appear within the first few days after the traumatic event. 
D)  They are anxious.

Question 14

Which of the following would be the best advice to give someone who is trying to cope with a very stressful, yet changeable situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a combination of problem-focused coping along with emotion-focused coping. 
B)  Use only problem-focused coping. 
C)  Use only emotion-focused coping. 
D)  Use neither emotion-focused coping or problem-focused coping. 
A)  Use a combination of problem-focused coping along with emotion-focused coping. 
B)  Use only problem-focused coping. 
C)  Use only emotion-focused coping. 
D)  Use neither emotion-focused coping or problem-focused coping.

Question 15

How do the unpredictability of, and lack of control over, a stressor affect its impact?

Accepted Answer

Stressors that are unpredictable and unc

Question 16

According to the text, emotion-focused coping is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  a response aimed at resisting, repressing, or ignoring the source of stress. 
B)  a response aimed at coping by focusing on the emotions of others. 
C)  a response aimed at reducing the emotional impact of the stressor. 
D)  a response aimed at reducing, modifying, or eliminating the source of stress. 
A)  a response aimed at resisting, repressing, or ignoring the source of stress. 
B)  a response aimed at coping by focusing on the emotions of others. 
C)  a response aimed at reducing the emotional impact of the stressor. 
D)  a response aimed at reducing, modifying, or eliminating the source of stress.

Question 17

How strong an influence on illness/health is one's lifestyle? Give three examples of lifestyle choices that can have a negative effect on one's health.

Accepted Answer

The number one concern affecting Canadia

Question 18

Which of the following is most likely to be associated with eustress?

Accepted Answer

A)  taking a vacation 
B)  a challenge at work 
C)  impending danger from a natural disaster 
D)  the loss of a loved one 
A)  taking a vacation 
B)  a challenge at work 
C)  impending danger from a natural disaster 
D)  the loss of a loved one

Question 19

Matt has just been told the only summer job he applied for has been given to someone else. He's panicking now because he doesn't know how he will get enough money to return to college in the fall. He starts to consider what he could do, and how to calm down. Lazarus would say he is engaged in a

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary appraisal. 
B)  the resistance stage. 
C)  primary appraisal. 
D)  tertiary appraisal. 
A)  secondary appraisal. 
B)  the resistance stage. 
C)  primary appraisal. 
D)  tertiary appraisal.

Question 20

If you use a combination of problem-focused and emotion-focused coping, you probably are

Accepted Answer

A)  unable to face problems directly. 
B)  afraid to face your emotions. 
C)  not coping correctly. 
D)  effectively managing stress. 
A)  unable to face problems directly. 
B)  afraid to face your emotions. 
C)  not coping correctly. 
D)  effectively managing stress.

How do people typically react to catastrophic events?

Which of the following neurotransmitters is not affected by nicotine?

The major criticism of Selye's theory is that it

Selye calls the predictable sequence of reactions which organisms show in response to stressors the

Which of the following is not a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?

Which of the following is not true of the fight-or-flight response?

The term hassles refers to

A prolonged and severe stress reaction to a catastrophic event is called

Describe the role of social support to improved health.

Omar has just been notified that floodwaters will enter his house in several hours. He is emotionally aroused and the defensive forces of his body are prepared for fight or flight. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is he in?

Research has shown that only _____ percent of smokers using nicotine replacement, such as patches or gum, succeed.

Unlike smoking, with its passive effects, the only risk for health in alcoholism is to the drinker.

Which of the following is not true of people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder?

Which of the following would be the best advice to give someone who is trying to cope with a very stressful, yet changeable situation?

How do the unpredictability of, and lack of control over, a stressor affect its impact?

According to the text, emotion-focused coping is defined as

How strong an influence on illness/health is one's lifestyle? Give three examples of lifestyle choices that can have a negative effect on one's health.

Which of the following is most likely to be associated with eustress?

Matt has just been told the only summer job he applied for has been given to someone else. He's panicking now because he doesn't know how he will get enough money to return to college in the fall. He starts to consider what he could do, and how to calm down. Lazarus would say he is engaged in a

If you use a combination of problem-focused and emotion-focused coping, you probably are

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Exam 12: Health and Stress

How do people typically react to catastrophic events?

Which of the following neurotransmitters is not affected by nicotine?

The major criticism of Selye's theory is that it

Selye calls the predictable sequence of reactions which organisms show in response to stressors the

Which of the following is not a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?

Which of the following is not true of the fight-or-flight response?

The term hassles refers to

A prolonged and severe stress reaction to a catastrophic event is called

Describe the role of social support to improved health.

Omar has just been notified that floodwaters will enter his house in several hours. He is emotionally aroused and the defensive forces of his body are prepared for fight or flight. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is he in?

Research has shown that only _____ percent of smokers using nicotine replacement, such as patches or gum, succeed.

Unlike smoking, with its passive effects, the only risk for health in alcoholism is to the drinker.

Which of the following is not true of people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder?

Which of the following would be the best advice to give someone who is trying to cope with a very stressful, yet changeable situation?

How do the unpredictability of, and lack of control over, a stressor affect its impact?

According to the text, emotion-focused coping is defined as

How strong an influence on illness/health is one's lifestyle? Give three examples of lifestyle choices that can have a negative effect on one's health.

Which of the following is most likely to be associated with eustress?

Matt has just been told the only summer job he applied for has been given to someone else. He's panicking now because he doesn't know how he will get enough money to return to college in the fall. He starts to consider what he could do, and how to calm down. Lazarus would say he is engaged in a

If you use a combination of problem-focused and emotion-focused coping, you probably are

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Personality, Theory and Assessment

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

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