Exam 11: Stress and Health

According to Selye, some people may develop illnesses such as high blood pressure or a weakened immune system during the __________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Clay's father has always wanted him to be a lawyer. He has encouraged Clay to get good grades, graduate college earlier than his peers, and work as hard as he can. Clay does not care about going to law school, but he does so to please his father. Clay is responding to __________.

Michael was cut from his high school basketball team. He told his friends that he was cut because the coach did not like him, but his close friends know Michael was cut because he hardly ever practiced. In this situation, Michael's excuse is an example of a(n) __________ frustration, while the fact he despises practicing is an example of a(n) __________ frustration.

Which parts of the nervous system are associated with the general adaptation syndrome?

A score above 300 on the SRRS would indicate a person has __________ risk of becoming ill or having an accident.

Tariq must decide between two equally good choices for his weekend activity. He can either go fishing with his dad or go to an amusement park with his friends. This is an example of a(n) __________ conflict.

According to Richard Lazarus, when someone asks himself or herself, "How can I deal with this potentially harmful stressor?" the individual is focused on a __________ appraisal.

Hurricane Katrina and its various effects on the cities near the Gulf of Mexico are classic examples of what Selye calls hassles.

Greg rushes to an appointment, arriving 20 minutes early, while Aaron arrives with only minutes to spare. Slightly annoyed when Greg points this out, Aaron replies very casually, "Hey, I'm here." We might assume Greg has more of a Type __________ personality, while Aaron is more Type __________.

Simply put, what type of stress reduction is tai chi, the focusing of the mind on specific movements of the body?

Because Anjelica has difficulty expressing her emotions, even when they are really bothering her, she would be described as having a Type C personality.

Researchers have found an association between daily hassles and __________.

Stress has been shown to put people at a higher risk for __________.

Coping strategies can be either __________-focused or __________-focused in nature.

What is the term for the network of friends, family members, neighbors, coworkers, and others who can offer help to a person in need?

Actions meant to harm or destroy are referred to as __________.

How might stress assist in the growth of a tumor?

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

According to Lazarus, hassles __________.

An event that causes some sort of stress reaction is referred to as __________.