Exam 15: Stress, Coping, and Health

Describe Selye's concept of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS).

Joshua worked in the Pentagon in Washington, US and was home, sick on September 11, 2001. Due to the severe damage of the terrorist attack, if Joshua had been in his office that day he would have been killed and in fact all of his coworkers perished that day. Joshua kept his feelings to himself and stayed strong in order to help the families of his friends and coworkers. Although offered immediate counselling for __________, Joshua refused to admit that he needed help.

Some individuals seem to be able to tolerate stressors better than others. In addition to certain physiological traits, the way in which people think can be important protective factors. Which of the following is NOT considered a protective factor?

Which of the following was mentioned as playing an important role in most behavioural weight-control programs?

Which area of the brain has been found to react to the stress differently depending on the amount of social support an individuals has?

A significant risk factor for such diseases as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes is the presence of excessive fat in the _____________.

The abstinence violation effect is thought to increase the likelihood of relapsing by causing the person to view a lapse as a single instance where their current coping skills have been exceeded.

Your uncle decided that it is finally time to quit smoking. Last week he quit smoking and he is hoping that he can continue to stay tobacco-free. He is in the ____________ stage of the transtheoretical model.

What are some coping techniques that are not only ineffective, but dangerous?

Describe the four common features of PTSD.

During finals week, one of your friends comes up to you and says, "I'm so worked up this week. I've been so worried, tense, and strung out that I've really lost it!" Statements like these are most consistent with the definition of stress as a(n) ________.

If you are involved in the process of trying to change a maladaptive behaviour, you would most likely expend the largest amount of energy and effort during the _______________ stage.

Positive psychology has its roots in what psychological perspective?

When faced with a stressor, J.T. tends to use problem-focused coping only. All else being equal, J.T. is most likely

What three "C" beliefs underlie the protective factor called hardiness?

When faced with a stressor, J.T. tends to use emotion-focused coping and seeks social support. All else being equal, J.T. is most likely

In Prochaska and DiClemente's model of the stages of change, an occasional slip back into the former behaviour pattern is known as a relapse.

There is a distinct physiological pattern that emerges when people are exposed to strong and prolonged stress. Selye labelled this response pattern as the

Inga and Neil are scheduled to move into their new house tomorrow, but their realtor calls to tell them that the previous owners turned off the heat, which caused several of the water pipes to burst. Since the house is temporarily uninhabitable, Inga and Neil decide that they can put their belongings in storage and stay with Neil's parents while the repairs are made. They ask the realtor to arrange repairs at the previous owner's expense. Inga and Neil have employed

Research has suggested that many teenagers fail to engage in safe sex because ________.