Question 1

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system initiates the stress response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Uncontrolled stress may lead to menstrual irregularities,impotence,and pregnancy complications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How is stress best defined?

Accepted Answer

A) a physical response to an unpleasant event 
B) the physical and emotional state associated with the stress response 
C) perception of one's circumstances 
D) adaptation to an event,perceived or real 
A) a physical response to an unpleasant event 
B) the physical and emotional state associated with the stress response 
C) perception of one's circumstances 
D) adaptation to an event,perceived or real

Question 4

Which is a definition for the term stressor?

Accepted Answer

A) any physical or psychological event that produces stress 
B) the nonspecific response of the body to any demand 
C) the physical and emotional changes associated with stress 
D) an unpleasant stress state believed to cause illness 
A) any physical or psychological event that produces stress 
B) the nonspecific response of the body to any demand 
C) the physical and emotional changes associated with stress 
D) an unpleasant stress state believed to cause illness

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an example of an effective response to stress?

Accepted Answer

A) overeating 
B) laughing 
C) talking 
D) meditating 
A) overeating 
B) laughing 
C) talking 
D) meditating

Question 6

Which body functions increase during the fight-or-flight reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) slow-twitch muscles 
B) cognitive dissonance 
C) digestion 
D) blood sugar levels 
A) slow-twitch muscles 
B) cognitive dissonance 
C) digestion 
D) blood sugar levels

Question 7

Choose a stressor,and describe the typical physiological response to it (fight-or-flight reaction).Then describe three appropriate and three inappropriate behavioral responses to the stressor.

Accepted Answer

One common stressor is a sudden loud noi

Question 8

Which nervous systems is involved in deciding to go for a walk to cope with stress?

Accepted Answer

A) autonomic 
B) sympathetic 
C) parasympathetic 
D) somatic 
A) autonomic 
B) sympathetic 
C) parasympathetic 
D) somatic

Question 9

Insomnia and poor appetite are possible symptoms of depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A person with what personality type tends toward negative emotional states such as anxiety,depression,and irritability?

Accepted Answer

A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type C 
D) Type D 
A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type C 
D) Type D

Question 11

Caffeine consumption is associated with lower levels of cortisol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Behavioral responses to stress are controlled by the somatic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which is a definition for the term stress response?

Accepted Answer

A) any physical or psychological event that produces stress 
B) the nonspecific response of the body to any demand 
C) the physical and emotional changes associated with stress 
D) an unpleasant stress state believed to cause illness 
A) any physical or psychological event that produces stress 
B) the nonspecific response of the body to any demand 
C) the physical and emotional changes associated with stress 
D) an unpleasant stress state believed to cause illness

Question 14

Which is the best definition of the sympathetic 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

Question 15

Define the concepts stressor,stress response,and stress.Give an example of a stressful situation,and explain how each concept relates to the situation.

Accepted Answer

A stressor is any external event or situ

Question 16

JoAnn is a college student with a full schedule that includes four academic classes,a part-time job,and a starting position on the college volleyball team.JoAnn approaches a typical school day with a set plan to never be late and to outperform her peers.Discuss JoAnn's likely personality type,including factors that led you to your conclusion.

Accepted Answer

Based on JoAnn's ambitious and driven na

Question 17

Which is an example of a stressor?

Accepted Answer

A) sweating palms 
B) getting a flat tire 
C) release of endorphins 
D) flushed face 
A) sweating palms 
B) getting a flat tire 
C) release of endorphins 
D) flushed face

Question 18

What character trait is associated with social and academic success in groups that are at-risk for stress?

Accepted Answer

A) resilience 
B) competitiveness 
C) contemplation 
D) aggressiveness 
A) resilience 
B) competitiveness 
C) contemplation 
D) aggressiveness

Question 19

Which is an effective response to stress?

Accepted Answer

A) using tobacco 
B) drinking alcohol 
C) taking drugs 
D) learning new time-management skills 
A) using tobacco 
B) drinking alcohol 
C) taking drugs 
D) learning new time-management skills

Question 20

A person who has difficulty expressing emotions,suppresses anger,and feels hopeless has characteristics of which personality type?

Accepted Answer

A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type C 
D) Type D 
A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type C 
D) Type D

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system initiates the stress response.

Uncontrolled stress may lead to menstrual irregularities,impotence,and pregnancy complications.

How is stress best defined?

Which is a definition for the term stressor?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an effective response to stress?

Which body functions increase during the fight-or-flight reaction?

Choose a stressor,and describe the typical physiological response to it (fight-or-flight reaction).Then describe three appropriate and three inappropriate behavioral responses to the stressor.

Which nervous systems is involved in deciding to go for a walk to cope with stress?

Insomnia and poor appetite are possible symptoms of depression.

A person with what personality type tends toward negative emotional states such as anxiety,depression,and irritability?

Caffeine consumption is associated with lower levels of cortisol.

Behavioral responses to stress are controlled by the somatic nervous system.

Which is a definition for the term stress response?

Which is the best definition of the sympathetic division?

Define the concepts stressor,stress response,and stress.Give an example of a stressful situation,and explain how each concept relates to the situation.

Which is an example of a stressor?

What character trait is associated with social and academic success in groups that are at-risk for stress?

Which is an effective response to stress?

A person who has difficulty expressing emotions,suppresses anger,and feels hopeless has characteristics of which personality type?

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Exam 10: Stress

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system initiates the stress response.

Uncontrolled stress may lead to menstrual irregularities,impotence,and pregnancy complications.

How is stress best defined?

Which is a definition for the term stressor?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an effective response to stress?

Which body functions increase during the fight-or-flight reaction?

Choose a stressor,and describe the typical physiological response to it (fight-or-flight reaction).Then describe three appropriate and three inappropriate behavioral responses to the stressor.

Which nervous systems is involved in deciding to go for a walk to cope with stress?

Insomnia and poor appetite are possible symptoms of depression.

A person with what personality type tends toward negative emotional states such as anxiety,depression,and irritability?

Caffeine consumption is associated with lower levels of cortisol.

Behavioral responses to stress are controlled by the somatic nervous system.

Which is a definition for the term stress response?

Which is the best definition of the sympathetic division?

Define the concepts stressor,stress response,and stress.Give an example of a stressful situation,and explain how each concept relates to the situation.

Which is an example of a stressor?

What character trait is associated with social and academic success in groups that are at-risk for stress?

Which is an effective response to stress?

A person who has difficulty expressing emotions,suppresses anger,and feels hopeless has characteristics of which personality type?

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