Exam 4: Stress-Related Disorders

Evidence shows that highly acculturated Hispanic-American women are less likely than relatively? unacculturated Hispanic-American women to become heavy drinkers.

Researchers found that a broad network of social contacts strengthens resistance to ______.

Adjustment disorders are among the ______ types of disorders.

People who are minimally acculturated often face less economic hardship and tend to occupy the higher ? strata of socioeconomic status.

In a study of Mexican American elders, it was found that those who had the highest levels of depression were ______.

Psychologists who study interrelationships between psychological factors, including stress, and physical health are called health psychologists.

Describe how cognitive behavioral therapy has been used in the treatment of PTSD.

The GAS model suggests that our bodies, under stress, are like clocks with alarm systems that do not shut off until their energy is perilously depleted.

Individuals with traumatic stress disorders do not exhibit difficulty effectively meeting daily responsibilities.

Recent research suggests that aside from social support, ______ may boost psychological and physical well-being.

Ron is an Iraq War veteran. He wakes up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat due to nightmares in which he relives his most frightening war experiences. He refuses to talk about The war with anyone and is constantly fidgety and "on edge." He is unable to enjoy himself or Develop intimate relationships. His symptoms have continued for over 3 years. He is best diagnosed as suffering from a(n) ______ disorder.

The ______ nervous system dominates the exhaustion stage.

In a 1990 study by Salgado de Snyder, Cervantes, & Padilla, female immigrants exhibited higher levels of ______ than male immigrants.

Prolonged stress has been linked to____________, which may contribute to asthma, arthritis, and cardiovascular disease.

In Latin American cultures, compared to women, men tend to drink ______ alcohol compared to female Latin Americans.

Recently, investigators reported that the ___________was smaller in a group of combat veterans with PTSD than in combat veterans without PTSD (Moreyet al., 2012).

Randy's father recently died in an automobile accident. Since his father's death, Randy has appeared emotionally unchanged but is now frequently truant from school, engages in reckless driving, and fights with other teens. A suitable diagnosis for Randy might be a (n) ___________.

Avoidance is another form of emotion-based coping.

Low levels of acculturation among Mexican American immigrants are ______ socioeconomic status.

The alarm reaction is initiated by the brain and the ______.