Exam 7: Stress and Coping

The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) examines the body's response to a stressor as well as the process by which illnesses develop as the body attempts to cope with the stressor.

Lazarus' study of stressors found that the _____ was predictive of psychological health.

The _____ nervous system controls the automatic and involuntary functions that are essential for living.

Elevated cortisol levels are linked to

The central nervous system receives and responds to information obtained through

According to the Diathesis-Stress (D-S) model of disease, which two factors are necessary determinants to cause the onset of a stress-related illness

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) suggests a relationship between the number of stressful experiences, the perceived severity of the event, and

Lazarus' theoretical perspective contends that _____ are more likely to cause negative health outcomes than are major events.

Research indicates that specific assistance from one's social network is necessary to provide a buffer against stress.

Hormones are similar to _____ in that they are chemical messengers that facilitate the body's communication process.

The body's hormonal response is generally the same regardless of the type of emotion expressed.

A chronic disease is one that lasts _____.

The nervous system is comprised of _____ principal parts.

According to the daily hassles theory, frequent stressful events may contribute to an increase in the likelihood of engaging in high risk health behaviors.

Studies on the effects of music and its effect on stress indicate that

The main goal of problem-focused coping is to obtain emotional support.

Explain the body's physiological response to stress.Include a description of the primary components of the body that are involved in the stress response.

A study by Heijmans et al.(2004) found that participants with one of 10 chronic diseases were most anxious about

Leslie often turns to alcohol as a means of coping with her stressors.This is a type of _____ coping style.

Research conducted by Folkman and Moskowitz (2000) revealed that caregivers who used positive reappraisal strategies showed _____ psychological health and adjustment after the death of an AIDS patient than those caregivers who did not use this strategy.