Question 1

Early experiences with stressful situations result in _______ susceptibility to stressful situations in adulthood among rats.

Accepted Answer

A)  elevated 
B)  no change in 
C)  decreased 
D)  variable 
A)  elevated 
B)  no change in 
C)  decreased 
D)  variable A

Question 2

List at least four symptoms of a prolonged stress response.

Accepted Answer

Possible responses include: fatigue, hypertension, peptic ulcers, impotence anovulation, loss of libido

Question 3

List three psychological factors that ameliorate the effects of stress.

Accepted Answer

Possible responses include: predictability, outlets for frustration, control, and visualization.

Question 4

Describe and discuss both negative and positive features of stress.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Among male baboons studied in Kenya, the major source of stress is mating competition. Among such males, stressful events produce longer-lasting hormonal changes in

Accepted Answer

A)  subordinate individuals. 
B)  dominant individuals. 
C)  both dominant and subordinate individuals. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  subordinate individuals. 
B)  dominant individuals. 
C)  both dominant and subordinate individuals. 
D)  None of the above

Question 6

What is the order in which the HPA axis stress hormones are released?

Accepted Answer

A)  CRH, ACTH, glucocorticoids 
B)  Corticosterone, CRH, ACTH 
C)  ACTH, glucocorticoids, corticosterone 
D)  ACTH, CRH, epinephrine 
A)  CRH, ACTH, glucocorticoids 
B)  Corticosterone, CRH, ACTH 
C)  ACTH, glucocorticoids, corticosterone 
D)  ACTH, CRH, epinephrine

Question 7

Stress can affect learning and memory because

Accepted Answer

A)  corticosterone receptors are found in the adrenal glands. 
B)  adrenaline receptors are abundant in the hypothalamus. 
C)  adrenaline receptors are found in tissues associated with fear. 
D)  corticosterone receptors are found in the hippocampus. 
A)  corticosterone receptors are found in the adrenal glands. 
B)  adrenaline receptors are abundant in the hypothalamus. 
C)  adrenaline receptors are found in tissues associated with fear. 
D)  corticosterone receptors are found in the hippocampus.

Question 8

Briefly describe two situations that can cause psychosocial dwarfism.

Accepted Answer

Being raised in orphanages wit

Question 9

What are the four categories of ranges that hormones or other mediators respond to perturbations of homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

(1) Predictive homeostasis is the respon

Question 10

How might stress act to inhibit reproductive function?

Accepted Answer

Prolactin is released during stress. Ele

Question 11

Which is not a likely stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exposure to low temperatures 
B)  Watching an exciting athletic competition 
C)  Experiencing electric shock 
D)  Enjoying your favorite meal 
A)  Exposure to low temperatures 
B)  Watching an exciting athletic competition 
C)  Experiencing electric shock 
D)  Enjoying your favorite meal

Question 12

Define stress and outline the physiological changes that stress may produce in humans and other animals.

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Question 13

During an acute stressor, individual responses include

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased oxygen intake. 
B)  increased blood flow to organ systems. 
C)  inhibition of reproduction. 
D)  increased pain perception. 
A)  decreased oxygen intake. 
B)  increased blood flow to organ systems. 
C)  inhibition of reproduction. 
D)  increased pain perception.

Question 14

Document the role of stress in affecting reproductive or maternal behaviors. Speculate on the neuroendocrine mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Document the role of stress in affecting...

Question 15

Humans with PTSD show less _______ binding throughout the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA 
B)  glutamate 
C)  dopamine 
D)  serotonin 
A)  GABA 
B)  glutamate 
C)  dopamine 
D)  serotonin

Question 16

During the initial phase of parachute training in men, testosterone concentrations

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease. 
B)  increase. 
C)  are unaffected. 
D)  vary substantially. 
A)  decrease. 
B)  increase. 
C)  are unaffected. 
D)  vary substantially.

Question 17

How does stress enhance drug use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adrenaline released during stress is addictive. 
B)  Cortisol accentuates the effects of dopamine to increase the rewarding properties of drugs. 
C)  Cortisol decreases the number of opioid receptors. 
D)  Cortisol increases pulse rate which gets the drugs to the brain faster. 
A)  Adrenaline released during stress is addictive. 
B)  Cortisol accentuates the effects of dopamine to increase the rewarding properties of drugs. 
C)  Cortisol decreases the number of opioid receptors. 
D)  Cortisol increases pulse rate which gets the drugs to the brain faster.

Question 18

When blood titers are low, glucocorticoids preferentially bind to

Accepted Answer

A)  the POA. 
B)  GC receptors. 
C)  MR receptors. 
D)  GR receptors. 
A)  the POA. 
B)  GC receptors. 
C)  MR receptors. 
D)  GR receptors.

Question 19

While conducting experiment attempting to characterize a new ovarian hormone, Hans Seyle demonstrated that

Accepted Answer

A)  there are a wide variety of stress hormones. 
B)  glucocorticoids are secreted in response to stressors of virtually all types. 
C)  each stressor produces its own unique stress response. 
D)  the stress response differs depending on whether a stressor is truly harmful as opposed to merely unpleasant. 
A)  there are a wide variety of stress hormones. 
B)  glucocorticoids are secreted in response to stressors of virtually all types. 
C)  each stressor produces its own unique stress response. 
D)  the stress response differs depending on whether a stressor is truly harmful as opposed to merely unpleasant.

Question 20

List three ways that stress affects behavior via the endocrine system.

Accepted Answer

Studies in rats and mice indicate that e

Early experiences with stressful situations result in _______ susceptibility to stressful situations in adulthood among rats.

List at least four symptoms of a prolonged stress response.

List three psychological factors that ameliorate the effects of stress.

Describe and discuss both negative and positive features of stress.

Among male baboons studied in Kenya, the major source of stress is mating competition. Among such males, stressful events produce longer-lasting hormonal changes in

What is the order in which the HPA axis stress hormones are released?

Stress can affect learning and memory because

Briefly describe two situations that can cause psychosocial dwarfism.

What are the four categories of ranges that hormones or other mediators respond to perturbations of homeostasis?

How might stress act to inhibit reproductive function?

Which is not a likely stressor?

Define stress and outline the physiological changes that stress may produce in humans and other animals.

During an acute stressor, individual responses include

Document the role of stress in affecting reproductive or maternal behaviors. Speculate on the neuroendocrine mechanisms.

Humans with PTSD show less _______ binding throughout the brain.

During the initial phase of parachute training in men, testosterone concentrations

How does stress enhance drug use?

When blood titers are low, glucocorticoids preferentially bind to

While conducting experiment attempting to characterize a new ovarian hormone, Hans Seyle demonstrated that

List three ways that stress affects behavior via the endocrine system.

The Study of Behavioral Endocrinology

The Endocrine System

Sex Differences in Behavior: Sex Determination and Differentiation

Sex Differences in Behavior: Animal Models and Humans

Male Reproductive Behavior

Female Reproductive Behavior

Parental Behavior

Hormones and Social Behavior

Homeostasis and Behavior

Biological Rhythms

Learning and Memory

Hormones and Affective Disorders

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Exam 11: Stress

Early experiences with stressful situations result in _______ susceptibility to stressful situations in adulthood among rats.

List at least four symptoms of a prolonged stress response.

List three psychological factors that ameliorate the effects of stress.

Describe and discuss both negative and positive features of stress.

Among male baboons studied in Kenya, the major source of stress is mating competition. Among such males, stressful events produce longer-lasting hormonal changes in

What is the order in which the HPA axis stress hormones are released?

Stress can affect learning and memory because

Briefly describe two situations that can cause psychosocial dwarfism.

What are the four categories of ranges that hormones or other mediators respond to perturbations of homeostasis?

How might stress act to inhibit reproductive function?

Which is not a likely stressor?

Define stress and outline the physiological changes that stress may produce in humans and other animals.

During an acute stressor, individual responses include

Document the role of stress in affecting reproductive or maternal behaviors. Speculate on the neuroendocrine mechanisms.

Humans with PTSD show less _______ binding throughout the brain.

During the initial phase of parachute training in men, testosterone concentrations

How does stress enhance drug use?

When blood titers are low, glucocorticoids preferentially bind to

While conducting experiment attempting to characterize a new ovarian hormone, Hans Seyle demonstrated that

List three ways that stress affects behavior via the endocrine system.

The Study of Behavioral Endocrinology

The Endocrine System

Sex Differences in Behavior: Sex Determination and Differentiation

Sex Differences in Behavior: Animal Models and Humans

Male Reproductive Behavior

Female Reproductive Behavior

Parental Behavior

Hormones and Social Behavior

Homeostasis and Behavior

Biological Rhythms

Learning and Memory

Hormones and Affective Disorders

Filters