Question 1

Past experiences affect behavioral responses to a particular stressor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system initiates the stress response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Expecting perfection and expecting the worst are both examples of cognitive distortions associated with negative self-talk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which term best fits a Type A personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  patient 
B)  relaxed 
C)  high-achieving 
D)  passive 
A)  patient 
B)  relaxed 
C)  high-achieving 
D)  passive

Question 5

Which of the following is a recommended time-management strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus on long-term goals. 
B)  Schedule tasks for peak efficiency. 
C)  Work on pleasant tasks first. 
D)  Work on one task at a time rather than consolidating tasks. 
A)  Focus on long-term goals. 
B)  Schedule tasks for peak efficiency. 
C)  Work on pleasant tasks first. 
D)  Work on one task at a time rather than consolidating tasks.

Question 6

Define the relaxation response, and provide a detailed description of at least two techniques that can elicit the response.

Accepted Answer

The relaxation response is a physiologic

Question 7

Which is a good strategy for overcoming insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Catch up on sleep by sleeping in on weekends. 
B)  Do not eat a meal or snack for at least two hours before bedtime. 
C)  Drink an alcoholic beverage at bedtime to help you relax. 
D)  Use your bed only for sleeping and not for eating, reading, or watching television. 
A)  Catch up on sleep by sleeping in on weekends. 
B)  Do not eat a meal or snack for at least two hours before bedtime. 
C)  Drink an alcoholic beverage at bedtime to help you relax. 
D)  Use your bed only for sleeping and not for eating, reading, or watching television.

Question 8

Spiritual wellness is associated with greater coping skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The fight-or-flight reaction occurs even if a physical response to a stressor is unnecessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the parasympathetic division?

Accepted Answer

A)  a division of the autonomic nervous system that activates during times of arousal, including exercise, severe pain, anger, or fear 
B)  a part of the brain that activates, controls, and integrates autonomic mechanisms, endocrine activities, and many bodily functions 
C)  a division of the autonomic nervous system that is in control when a person relaxes and that aids in digesting food, storing energy, and promoting growth 
D)  the branch of the peripheral nervous system that is largely under conscious control and governs motor functions and sensory information 
A)  a division of the autonomic nervous system that activates during times of arousal, including exercise, severe pain, anger, or fear 
B)  a part of the brain that activates, controls, and integrates autonomic mechanisms, endocrine activities, and many bodily functions 
C)  a division of the autonomic nervous system that is in control when a person relaxes and that aids in digesting food, storing energy, and promoting growth 
D)  the branch of the peripheral nervous system that is largely under conscious control and governs motor functions and sensory information

Question 11

Which describes a person with a Type B personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  ultracompetitive 
B)  contemplative 
C)  hostile 
D)  controlling 
A)  ultracompetitive 
B)  contemplative 
C)  hostile 
D)  controlling

Question 12

Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  memory loss. 
B)  cancer. 
C)  insomnia. 
D)  diabetes. 
A)  memory loss. 
B)  cancer. 
C)  insomnia. 
D)  diabetes.

Question 13

When the body releases cortisol and epinephrine, the heart rate accelerates and hearing and vision become more acute. What is the term for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  the fight-or-flight reaction 
B)  homeostasis 
C)  somatic nervous system reaction 
D)  adaptive energy response 
A)  the fight-or-flight reaction 
B)  homeostasis 
C)  somatic nervous system reaction 
D)  adaptive energy response

Question 14

What are the two sleep phases called?

Accepted Answer

A)  circadian and non-circadian 
B)  homeostatic and non-homeostatic 
C)  rapid eye movement and non-rapid eye movement 
D)  interruptive and non-interruptive 
A)  circadian and non-circadian 
B)  homeostatic and non-homeostatic 
C)  rapid eye movement and non-rapid eye movement 
D)  interruptive and non-interruptive

Question 15

What is a good nutritional strategy for coping with stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  taking high-potency vitamins 
B)  limiting caffeine intake 
C)  taking amino acid supplements 
D)  eating chocolate 
A)  taking high-potency vitamins 
B)  limiting caffeine intake 
C)  taking amino acid supplements 
D)  eating chocolate

Question 16

Tom is very anxious about an upcoming exam. He has no appetite, is easily distracted, and has a headache. What stage of GAS is Tom in?

Accepted Answer

A)  the alarm stage 
B)  the acceleration stage 
C)  the resistance stage 
D)  the exhaustion stage 
A)  the alarm stage 
B)  the acceleration stage 
C)  the resistance stage 
D)  the exhaustion stage

Question 17

Which event occurs during the relaxation response?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased heart rate 
B)  decreased blood flow to the brain 
C)  increased blood flow to the muscles 
D)  slower breathing rate 
A)  increased heart rate 
B)  decreased blood flow to the brain 
C)  increased blood flow to the muscles 
D)  slower breathing rate

Question 18

Which statement is an example of negative self-talk?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I wonder why my boss wants to see me. I guess I'll just have to wait and see." 
B)  "I'll have to start working on my next paper earlier, so I can do a better job." 
C)  "I won the speech contest, but none of the other speakers were very good." 
D)  "Too bad I missed that one problem, but overall I did pretty well on this test." 
A)  "I wonder why my boss wants to see me. I guess I'll just have to wait and see." 
B)  "I'll have to start working on my next paper earlier, so I can do a better job." 
C)  "I won the speech contest, but none of the other speakers were very good." 
D)  "Too bad I missed that one problem, but overall I did pretty well on this test."

Question 19

How is the term stress best defined?

Accepted Answer

A)  a physical response to an unpleasant event 
B)  the physical and emotional state associated with the stress response 
C)  a negative perception of one's circumstances 
D)  adaptation to an event, perceived or real 
A)  a physical response to an unpleasant event 
B)  the physical and emotional state associated with the stress response 
C)  a negative perception of one's circumstances 
D)  adaptation to an event, perceived or real

Question 20

Self-disclosure involves revealing personal information that we ordinarily would not reveal because of the risk involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Past experiences affect behavioral responses to a particular stressor.

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system initiates the stress response.

Expecting perfection and expecting the worst are both examples of cognitive distortions associated with negative self-talk.

Which term best fits a Type A personality?

Which of the following is a recommended time-management strategy?

Define the relaxation response, and provide a detailed description of at least two techniques that can elicit the response.

Which is a good strategy for overcoming insomnia?

Spiritual wellness is associated with greater coping skills.

The fight-or-flight reaction occurs even if a physical response to a stressor is unnecessary.

Which of the following best describes the parasympathetic division?

Which describes a person with a Type B personality?

Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of

When the body releases cortisol and epinephrine, the heart rate accelerates and hearing and vision become more acute. What is the term for this?

What are the two sleep phases called?

What is a good nutritional strategy for coping with stress?

Tom is very anxious about an upcoming exam. He has no appetite, is easily distracted, and has a headache. What stage of GAS is Tom in?

Which event occurs during the relaxation response?

Which statement is an example of negative self-talk?

How is the term stress best defined?

Self-disclosure involves revealing personal information that we ordinarily would not reveal because of the risk involved.

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Exam 10: Stress

Past experiences affect behavioral responses to a particular stressor.

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system initiates the stress response.

Expecting perfection and expecting the worst are both examples of cognitive distortions associated with negative self-talk.

Which term best fits a Type A personality?

Which of the following is a recommended time-management strategy?

Define the relaxation response, and provide a detailed description of at least two techniques that can elicit the response.

Which is a good strategy for overcoming insomnia?

Spiritual wellness is associated with greater coping skills.

The fight-or-flight reaction occurs even if a physical response to a stressor is unnecessary.

Which of the following best describes the parasympathetic division?

Which describes a person with a Type B personality?

Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of

When the body releases cortisol and epinephrine, the heart rate accelerates and hearing and vision become more acute. What is the term for this?

What are the two sleep phases called?

What is a good nutritional strategy for coping with stress?

Tom is very anxious about an upcoming exam. He has no appetite, is easily distracted, and has a headache. What stage of GAS is Tom in?

Which event occurs during the relaxation response?

Which statement is an example of negative self-talk?

How is the term stress best defined?

Self-disclosure involves revealing personal information that we ordinarily would not reveal because of the risk involved.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters