Exam 11: Stress and Health

Give an example of at least two of each of the following symptoms of stress: physical, behavioral, emotional, and mental symptoms.

Keenan is trying to decide if he should go on spring break with his friends to Las Vegas or with his other friends to Miami Beach, both of which he has enjoyed going to in the past. Keenan's situation is an example of a(n) __________ conflict.

What is a Type A personality? Based on current evidence, what is the main personality characteristic involved with heart disease and Type A behavior? How can such a person decrease the possibility of heart disease? Describe a person who has a hardy personality.

Nori is 6 feet tall and desires to become a ballerina. Unfortunately, she is having difficulty being accepted into a ballet troupe because of her height. Nori is experiencing __________.

Time pressure is often found to have a negative impact on __________.

Which Type A personality characteristic is the key trait that is linked to heart disease?

Research into the amount of stress that people generally experience suggests that even small amounts of stress inhibit our best performance, and that zero stress is optimal for promoting health and well-being.

__________ psychology is the field of study devoted to understanding how physical activities, psychological traits, stress reactions, and social relationships affect overall health and rates of illness.

What is the correct sequence of stages in the general adaptation syndrome?

After weeks of being taunted by her so-called "friends" at school and asking them to stop taunting her, Shayla begins to actively avoid them whenever possible. Her reaction to this frustration is BEST described as __________.

Describe the differences between the terms distress and eustress.

List four of the top ten major life changes on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale.

Erica was very frustrated with her job and ultimately decided to quit. What do we call this method of handling frustration?

When thinking about GREs, applying to graduate school, and studying for midterms, Marlo starts to have sweaty palms and a racing heart. It is MOST probable that Marlo is responding to __________ in her life.

Research has consistently shown that having a good __________ is of critical importance in a person's ability to cope with stressors.

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) measures stress related to __________.

Shaniqua is questioning whether her upcoming business trip, for which she must travel through an area with many mountains, will pose a danger for her. As such, this example illustrates __________.

Which of the following is a mental series of exercises meant to refocus attention and achieve a trancelike state of consciousness?

Research shows that __________ lowers blood pressure in those observed.

Religion helps people cope through rituals and rites that help them feel better about personal weaknesses, failures, or feelings of inadequacy.