Exam 11: Stress and Health

Sawyer put a quarter in the gumball machine, only to find that the machine was not working. He continued to turn the dial on the machine in the hope that he would retrieve a gumball. Unfortunately, after several minutes of forcefully turning the dial, he still did not retrieve a gumball. As a result, Sawyer kicked the machine several times. Kicking the machine is an example of __________.

Dean has a comprehensive final exam in three weeks that he is concerned about. His concerns prompt him to go ahead and start studying, and in doing so, he feels less worried as the exam approaches. In this example, the exam, Dean's concerns, and his behavior may be seen as an example of __________.

Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is accompanied by activation of the sympathetic nervous system?

According to Lazarus, our first task when faced with a potential stressor is to estimate its severity and to determine whether it is a challenge or threat. This evaluation is referred to as a __________.