Exam 12: Health, stress, and Coping

After Natter narrowly avoids a car accident,he notices that his heart is beating rapidly and he feels a "rush" from the adrenaline in his bloodstream.Natter is most likely in the ____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

After the initial shock of entering cold water,swimmers feel comfortable even though their blood pressure has increased.They are in the ____ phase of the general adaptation syndrome.

Which factor is least representative of someone with a disease-resistant personality?

Uncle Buck likes to visit your family about twice a year-which is two times too many for you.Which strategy would be least effective in minimizing the stress associated with these visits?

Stacy has a rare biological condition that has left her body free of B-cells.When Stacy comes down with the flu,her body will be unable to produce ____.

Harley has recently heard that his company is closing,and that he will be out of a job soon.He has decided to not think about it very much because he believes he doesn't have the skills to get another good job.Based on how he handles this stressor,Harley seems to possess a ____ personality.

People with disease-prone personalities are least likely to ____.

Casey wants to start eating healthy foods.She has purchased books on the topic and even enrolled in a nutrition class for next semester.According to Prochaska's stages of change model,Casey is most likely in the ____ stage of readiness.