Exam 16: Stress and Health

Individuals who are intravenous drug users are encouraged to come in for regular blood tests in order to be screened for possible HIV infection.This is one example of:

The early identification of risk factors for specific populations is considered:

Explain what is meant by the terms "stress" and "stressor." Discuss why, in many ways, stress is an adaptive reaction.

High intensity activities, such as running and swimming, that increase both the heart rate and oxygen consumption are known as:

Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?

Roni receives a "D" on a major term paper.Rather than seeing this as the end of her plans for graduate school and a good job, she thinks about the fact she received some fairly low grades in her first semester, but she was still able to make the honor roll.In this case, Roni is coping with potential stress:

People are more likely to suffer from increased stress-related health problems in midlife if they consistently make attributions for negative events that are:

Which of the following is NOT one of the physical and psychological symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal?

Paula finds that if she focuses on directing blood flow toward the muscles in her neck and head, she can often reduce the severity of her tension headaches.Paula is using:

The specialized white blood cells called ____________________ have the job of attacking foreign substances, such as viruses and bacteria.

Following a recent outbreak of food poisoning, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stopped shipments of fruit from South America.This was done to prevent further outbreaks from occurring.The actions of the CDC are one example of:

Those with a(n) ____________________ personality seem to go through life without putting much pressure on themselves and maintaining a relaxed demeanor.

The second stage of the general adaptation syndrome is:

Discuss the physical and psychological benefits that are associated with aerobic exercise.

Research has shown that people who engage in regular aerobic activity show lower blood pressure and heart rate when exposed to situations involving mental stress.

During the resistance phase of the general adaptation syndrome people:

The study of how biological, psychological, environmental, and cultural factors are involved in physical health and the prevention of illness is called:

Prolonged exposure to stress can lead to increased cholesterol levels in the blood and high blood pressure.

During the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome, a person will experience:

There is a well-documented relationship between stress and cardiovascular disease.This relationship may exist because prolonged exposure to stress: