Question 1

Which statement offers valid advice about depression and suicide?

Accepted Answer

A) A sudden lightening of mood in a depressed person indicates the danger of suicide has passed. 
B) Severe depression is linked to suicide. 
C) Treatments for depression are not highly effective. 
D) Talking about suicide is not a warning sign of suicide. 
A) A sudden lightening of mood in a depressed person indicates the danger of suicide has passed. 
B) Severe depression is linked to suicide. 
C) Treatments for depression are not highly effective. 
D) Talking about suicide is not a warning sign of suicide.

Question 2

People with a hardy personality respond very intensely to stressors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Major life changes are more likely to cause stress-related illness in someone with a strong support network compared with someone who is more of a loner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which stressor may result from poor time management?

Accepted Answer

A) under-commitment 
B) boredom 
C) loneliness 
D) procrastination 
A) under-commitment 
B) boredom 
C) loneliness 
D) procrastination

Question 5

Which is the normal progression for the general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) alarm,exhaustion,resistance 
B) exhaustion,alarm,resistance 
C) resistance,exhaustion,alarm 
D) alarm,resistance,exhaustion 
A) alarm,exhaustion,resistance 
B) exhaustion,alarm,resistance 
C) resistance,exhaustion,alarm 
D) alarm,resistance,exhaustion

Question 6

The general adaptation syndrome (GAS)theorizes that stress

Accepted Answer

A) is always unpleasant. 
B) can be either eustress or distress. 
C) follows a very unpredictable pattern. 
D) is unrelated to disease. 
A) is always unpleasant. 
B) can be either eustress or distress. 
C) follows a very unpredictable pattern. 
D) is unrelated to disease.

Question 7

Adequate sleep improves mood,fosters feelings of competence and self-worth,enhances mental functioning,and supports emotional functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which event occurs during the relaxation response?

Accepted Answer

A) increased heart rate 
B) decreased blood flow to the brain 
C) increased blood flow to the muscles 
D) decreased breathing 
A) increased heart rate 
B) decreased blood flow to the brain 
C) increased blood flow to the muscles 
D) decreased breathing

Question 9

Which relaxation technique directly addresses muscle tension?

Accepted Answer

A) progressive relaxation 
B) visualization 
C) meditation 
D) controlled breathing 
A) progressive relaxation 
B) visualization 
C) meditation 
D) controlled breathing

Question 10

Strict adherence to gender roles can limit one's response to stress and become a source of stress itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which describes a person with a Type B personality?

Accepted Answer

A) ultracompetitive 
B) contemplative 
C) hostile 
D) controlling 
A) ultracompetitive 
B) contemplative 
C) hostile 
D) controlling

Question 12

The fight-or-flight reaction occurs even if a physical response to a stressor is unnecessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which is a good nutritional strategy for coping with stress?

Accepted Answer

A) taking high-potency vitamins 
B) limiting caffeine intake 
C) taking amino acid supplements 
D) eating chocolate 
A) taking high-potency vitamins 
B) limiting caffeine intake 
C) taking amino acid supplements 
D) eating chocolate

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for heading off explosive anger?

Accepted Answer

A) having a drink 
B) reframing your thoughts 
C) distracting yourself 
D) having a cooling off period 
A) having a drink 
B) reframing your thoughts 
C) distracting yourself 
D) having a cooling off period

Question 15

Which is a good strategy for overcoming insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A) Sleep in on weekends. 
B) Not eat a meal or snack for at least two hours before bedtime. 
C) Drink an alcoholic beverage at bedtime to help you relax. 
D) Use your bed only for sleeping and not for eating,reading,or watching television. 
A) Sleep in on weekends. 
B) Not eat a meal or snack for at least two hours before bedtime. 
C) Drink an alcoholic beverage at bedtime to help you relax. 
D) Use your bed only for sleeping and not for eating,reading,or watching television.

Question 16

What can create stress?

Accepted Answer

A) negative situations 
B) pleasurable challenges 
C) achievement of goals 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) negative situations 
B) pleasurable challenges 
C) achievement of goals 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 17

Stress triggered by pleasant stressors is called distress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In today's world,stress is an everyday occurrence.List four categories of stressors,and explain why these cause stress.For each,give two concrete suggestions for coping.

Accepted Answer

The four categories of stressors are:

1

Question 19

Lia has a "hardy" personality.How is she likely to react or respond to a stressor?

Accepted Answer

A) Lia will have an exaggerated stress response. 
B) Lia will view the stressor in a relaxed and contemplative way. 
C) Lia will feel hopeless and think she can't handle the situation. 
D) Lia will view the stressor as a challenge and an opportunity to learn. 
A) Lia will have an exaggerated stress response. 
B) Lia will view the stressor in a relaxed and contemplative way. 
C) Lia will feel hopeless and think she can't handle the situation. 
D) Lia will view the stressor as a challenge and an opportunity to learn.

Question 20

Which is the best definition of the parasympathetic division?

Accepted Answer

A) a division of the autonomic nervous system that activates during times of arousal,including exercise,severe pain,anger,or fear 
B) a part of the brain that activates,controls,and integrates autonomic mechanisms,endocrine activities,and many bodily functions 
C) a division of the autonomic nervous system that is in control when a person relaxes;it aids in digesting food,storing energy,and promoting growth 
D) the branch of the peripheral nervous system that governs motor functions and sensory information;it is largely under conscious control 
A) a division of the autonomic nervous system that activates during times of arousal,including exercise,severe pain,anger,or fear 
B) a part of the brain that activates,controls,and integrates autonomic mechanisms,endocrine activities,and many bodily functions 
C) a division of the autonomic nervous system that is in control when a person relaxes;it aids in digesting food,storing energy,and promoting growth 
D) the branch of the peripheral nervous system that governs motor functions and sensory information;it is largely under conscious control

Which statement offers valid advice about depression and suicide?

People with a hardy personality respond very intensely to stressors.

Major life changes are more likely to cause stress-related illness in someone with a strong support network compared with someone who is more of a loner.

Which stressor may result from poor time management?

Which is the normal progression for the general adaptation syndrome?

The general adaptation syndrome (GAS)theorizes that stress

Adequate sleep improves mood,fosters feelings of competence and self-worth,enhances mental functioning,and supports emotional functioning.

Which event occurs during the relaxation response?

Which relaxation technique directly addresses muscle tension?

Strict adherence to gender roles can limit one's response to stress and become a source of stress itself.

Which describes a person with a Type B personality?

The fight-or-flight reaction occurs even if a physical response to a stressor is unnecessary.

Which is a good nutritional strategy for coping with stress?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for heading off explosive anger?

Which is a good strategy for overcoming insomnia?

What can create stress?

Stress triggered by pleasant stressors is called distress.

In today's world,stress is an everyday occurrence.List four categories of stressors,and explain why these cause stress.For each,give two concrete suggestions for coping.

Lia has a "hardy" personality.How is she likely to react or respond to a stressor?

Which is the best definition of the parasympathetic division?

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Exam 10: Stress

Which statement offers valid advice about depression and suicide?

People with a hardy personality respond very intensely to stressors.

Major life changes are more likely to cause stress-related illness in someone with a strong support network compared with someone who is more of a loner.

Which stressor may result from poor time management?

Which is the normal progression for the general adaptation syndrome?

The general adaptation syndrome (GAS)theorizes that stress

Adequate sleep improves mood,fosters feelings of competence and self-worth,enhances mental functioning,and supports emotional functioning.

Which event occurs during the relaxation response?

Which relaxation technique directly addresses muscle tension?

Strict adherence to gender roles can limit one's response to stress and become a source of stress itself.

Which describes a person with a Type B personality?

The fight-or-flight reaction occurs even if a physical response to a stressor is unnecessary.

Which is a good nutritional strategy for coping with stress?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for heading off explosive anger?

Which is a good strategy for overcoming insomnia?

What can create stress?

Stress triggered by pleasant stressors is called distress.

In today's world,stress is an everyday occurrence.List four categories of stressors,and explain why these cause stress.For each,give two concrete suggestions for coping.

Lia has a "hardy" personality.How is she likely to react or respond to a stressor?

Which is the best definition of the parasympathetic division?

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters