Question 1

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the transactional model of stress

Accepted Answer

A) Responses to stress are primarily based on physiological reactions. 
B) Stress is both a stimulus and a response. 
C) Mood has little to do with the way stress is handled. 
D) The stage of exhaustion is similar to secondary appraisal. 
A) Responses to stress are primarily based on physiological reactions. 
B) Stress is both a stimulus and a response. 
C) Mood has little to do with the way stress is handled. 
D) The stage of exhaustion is similar to secondary appraisal.

Question 2

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical (HPAC) system is responsible for

Accepted Answer

A) Monitoring the production of epinephrine in the body. 
B) Producing stress hormones to cope with incoming stressors. 
C) Stimulating the body when a stimulus is detected. 
D) Restoring the body to its baseline state after a stressor. 
A) Monitoring the production of epinephrine in the body. 
B) Producing stress hormones to cope with incoming stressors. 
C) Stimulating the body when a stimulus is detected. 
D) Restoring the body to its baseline state after a stressor.

Question 3

Studies suggest that the decision to find alternative health care and living arrangements for a family member may cause an increase rather than a decrease in stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) is

Accepted Answer

A) A scale used to measure anger management styles. 
B) Comprised of over 60 life events linked to stressors. 
C) One of the best known measures of psychosocial stress. 
D) A scale made up of life events ordered from least stressful to most stressful. 
A) A scale used to measure anger management styles. 
B) Comprised of over 60 life events linked to stressors. 
C) One of the best known measures of psychosocial stress. 
D) A scale made up of life events ordered from least stressful to most stressful.

Question 5

The peripheral nervous system contains _____ substructures.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5

Question 6

According to Lazarus, which of the following is an example of a household hassle

Accepted Answer

A) Being lonely 
B) Financial responsibilities 
C) Neighborhood deterioration 
D) Shopping 
A) Being lonely 
B) Financial responsibilities 
C) Neighborhood deterioration 
D) Shopping

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT occur when we encounter a stressful event

Accepted Answer

A) Pupil dilation 
B) Dry mouth 
C) Suppression of sweat glands 
D) Rapid heart rate 
A) Pupil dilation 
B) Dry mouth 
C) Suppression of sweat glands 
D) Rapid heart rate

Question 8

The hormone ACTH is produced by the adrenal glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Research conducted by Cohen and Wills (1985) concluded that social support

Accepted Answer

A) Serves as a buffer from the potentially negative influences of stress. 
B) Is mildly useful when using the problem-focused coping style. 
C) Is most helpful when it comes from a family member. 
D) Is most effective for adolescents who are learning problem-solving techniques. 
A) Serves as a buffer from the potentially negative influences of stress. 
B) Is mildly useful when using the problem-focused coping style. 
C) Is most helpful when it comes from a family member. 
D) Is most effective for adolescents who are learning problem-solving techniques.

Question 10

According to Lazarus, the stressfulness of a situation depends on a person's cognitive appraisal of an event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Hans Selye defined stress as the organism's response to any form of

Accepted Answer

A) Threatening circumstance. 
B) Noxious stimulus. 
C) Distraction. 
D) Psychological stimulus. 
A) Threatening circumstance. 
B) Noxious stimulus. 
C) Distraction. 
D) Psychological stimulus.

Question 12

The _____ personality includes high levels of competitiveness, high need for achievement and hostile or aggressive tendencies.

Accepted Answer

A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type 1 
D) Type 2 
A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type 1 
D) Type 2

Question 13

_____ are hormones that enhance positive mood states.

Accepted Answer

A) Catecholamines 
B) Endorphins 
C) Glucocorticoids 
D) Cortisols 
A) Catecholamines 
B) Endorphins 
C) Glucocorticoids 
D) Cortisols

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the transactional model of stress

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical (HPAC) system is responsible for

Studies suggest that the decision to find alternative health care and living arrangements for a family member may cause an increase rather than a decrease in stress.

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) is

The peripheral nervous system contains _____ substructures.

According to Lazarus, which of the following is an example of a household hassle

Which of the following does NOT occur when we encounter a stressful event

The hormone ACTH is produced by the adrenal glands.

Research conducted by Cohen and Wills (1985) concluded that social support

According to Lazarus, the stressfulness of a situation depends on a person's cognitive appraisal of an event.

Hans Selye defined stress as the organism's response to any form of

The _____ personality includes high levels of competitiveness, high need for achievement and hostile or aggressive tendencies.

_____ are hormones that enhance positive mood states.

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Exam 7: Stress and Coping

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the transactional model of stress

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical (HPAC) system is responsible for

Studies suggest that the decision to find alternative health care and living arrangements for a family member may cause an increase rather than a decrease in stress.

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) is

The peripheral nervous system contains _____ substructures.

According to Lazarus, which of the following is an example of a household hassle

Which of the following does NOT occur when we encounter a stressful event

The hormone ACTH is produced by the adrenal glands.

Research conducted by Cohen and Wills (1985) concluded that social support

According to Lazarus, the stressfulness of a situation depends on a person's cognitive appraisal of an event.

Hans Selye defined stress as the organism's response to any form of

The _____ personality includes high levels of competitiveness, high need for achievement and hostile or aggressive tendencies.

_____ are hormones that enhance positive mood states.

An Interdisciplinary View of Health

Research Methods

Global Communicable and Chronic Disease

Theories and Models of Health Behavior Change

Risky Health Behaviors

Emotional Health and Well-Being

HIV and AIDS

Cardiovascular Disease

Chronic Pain Management and Arthritis

Cancer

Health Care Systems and Health Policy: Effects on Health Outcomes

The Health Psychologists Role: Research, Application, and Advocacy

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