Exam 4: Personal Stress Management

Defense mechanisms are physiological responses that help people eliminate mental conflict.

Experts have singled out three primary culprits for the anger epidemic: time,tension,and _____. 

A chronic inability to make choices or decisions,fatigue,and a sense of being overwhelmed by demands and details are symptoms of poor _____.

An estimated ____ percent of all college students suffer from PTSD. 

A(n)____________________ perspective looks at health and an individual as a whole rather than part by part.

Based on an American Psychological Association survey,the most common cause of stress among men and women is work,followed by family responsibilities.

Which theory of stress did Hans Selye develop? 

Match the items. -putting off unpleasant things,difficult tasks,or tough decisions

Relaxation can be defined as the physical and mental state opposite that of stress. 

Match the items. -increases flexibility

Which type of stress refers to concerns about the relative inadequacy of one's academic preparation and ability,particularly as related to minority students?​ 

____________________,or positive stress,challenges people to grow,adapt,and find creative solutions in their lives.

Undergraduates who report higher stress levels tend to ____ than their classmates. 

When stressed,the body's "____" response prepares it for quick action. 

When confronted with a stressor,the ____ respond(s)by producing stress hormones,including catecholamines,cortisol,and epinephrine. 

Denial,displacement,projection,rationalization,reaction formation,and repression are examples of mental processes known as __________ __________.

 The immune system is the network of organs,tissues,and white blood cells that defend against disease. 

Which practice runs the gamut from the yogic techniques of the Far East to the silence of Quakers in more modern times?​ 

Define and provide examples of the common defense mechanisms people use to alleviate anxiety and eliminate conflict.

The __________ __________ refers to a cascade of internal changes that mobilize the body's resources for action.