Question 1

There is no link between cardiovascular disease and stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

If you are still emotionally distressed weeks after a tragic event,the most helpful strategy would be to

Accepted Answer

A) seek out media coverage of similar events. 
B) stop sharing your feelings with others. 
C) consider seeking professional help. 
D) take a long walk to reduce your anxiety. 
A) seek out media coverage of similar events. 
B) stop sharing your feelings with others. 
C) consider seeking professional help. 
D) take a long walk to reduce your anxiety. C

Question 3

The general adaptation syndrome is believed to be a universal and predictable response pattern to all stressors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that slows down the body as it recovers from exposure to a stressor is the _______________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Beth has enrolled in the most difficult course of her college career.Her friend wants to drop the class,but Beth views it as an opportunity for growth.Beth has the trait of hardiness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following are TRUE regarding the fight-or-flight reaction EXCEPT that

Accepted Answer

A) it is particularly well suited to coping with modern life. 
B) it enables us to quickly escape from possible injury. 
C) it prepares our bodies to engage in a physical battle. 
D) it enables our bodies to perceive danger more quickly. 
A) it is particularly well suited to coping with modern life. 
B) it enables us to quickly escape from possible injury. 
C) it prepares our bodies to engage in a physical battle. 
D) it enables our bodies to perceive danger more quickly.

Question 7

Homeostasis is the

Accepted Answer

A) state of a body experiencing unmanaged stress. 
B) body's condition during the fight-or-flight reaction. 
C) state of the body's normal "housekeeping" functions. 
D) response of the body to prolonged exposure to stressors. 
A) state of a body experiencing unmanaged stress. 
B) body's condition during the fight-or-flight reaction. 
C) state of the body's normal "housekeeping" functions. 
D) response of the body to prolonged exposure to stressors.

Question 8

Consider your living environment (school,work,or home).List three environmental factors that could increase your stress levels.How can you make each factor less stressful?

Accepted Answer

1) Noise pollution: Excessive noise in t

Question 9

Women and men experience stress differently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A) is responsible for mobilizing energy sources for use in a crisis. 
B) activates the endocrine system. 
C) is in control when one is frightened or angry. 
D) aids in digestion and promoting growth. 
A) is responsible for mobilizing energy sources for use in a crisis. 
B) activates the endocrine system. 
C) is in control when one is frightened or angry. 
D) aids in digestion and promoting growth.

Question 11

Daily hassles such as misplacing your car keys are often greater sources of stress than major life changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In terms of time-management strategies,which one of the following is NOT considered helpful for improving efficiency at completing tasks?

Accepted Answer

A) aiming for realistic goals 
B) writing down the goals 
C) memorizing the goals 
D) allowing extra time to achieve goals 
A) aiming for realistic goals 
B) writing down the goals 
C) memorizing the goals 
D) allowing extra time to achieve goals

Question 13

All of the following are recommended time-management strategies EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) setting priorities. 
B) breaking down long-term goals into short-term ones. 
C) avoiding unstructured time. 
D) keeping track of tasks you put off. 
A) setting priorities. 
B) breaking down long-term goals into short-term ones. 
C) avoiding unstructured time. 
D) keeping track of tasks you put off.

Question 14

Which one of the following statements regarding visualization is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Visualizing accomplishing a task can help improve performance. 
B) Imagery can be an aid in changing habits. 
C) Imagery can enhance physical performance. 
D) Imagery is a cognitive technique designed to change thinking patterns. 
A) Visualizing accomplishing a task can help improve performance. 
B) Imagery can be an aid in changing habits. 
C) Imagery can enhance physical performance. 
D) Imagery is a cognitive technique designed to change thinking patterns.

Question 15

Which one of the following character traits is most closely associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) hostility 
B) excitability 
C) lack of purpose 
D) procrastination 
A) hostility 
B) excitability 
C) lack of purpose 
D) procrastination

Question 16

The autonomic nervous system directly controls all the following EXCEPT the

Accepted Answer

A) ability to digest food. 
B) speed of your heart rate. 
C) ability to write. 
D) level of your blood pressure. 
A) ability to digest food. 
B) speed of your heart rate. 
C) ability to write. 
D) level of your blood pressure.

Question 17

The long-term wear and tear of the stress response has been termed

Accepted Answer

A) persistent eustress. 
B) persistent distress. 
C) maintenance of homeostasis. 
D) the allostatic loaD. 
A) persistent eustress. 
B) persistent distress. 
C) maintenance of homeostasis. 
D) the allostatic loaD.

Question 18

Which one of the following is a cognitive technique for stress management?

Accepted Answer

A) progressive relaxation 
B) yoga 
C) meditation 
D) thinking constructively 
A) progressive relaxation 
B) yoga 
C) meditation 
D) thinking constructively

Question 19

Which of the following influences the way in which an individual responds to stress?

Accepted Answer

A) cultural background 
B) past experiences 
C) personality type 
D) all of these 
A) cultural background 
B) past experiences 
C) personality type 
D) all of these

Question 20

Explain how overcommitment,procrastination,and boredom negatively impact time management.Identify and explain at least two strategies for dealing with each of these issues and managing time more effectively.

Accepted Answer

Overcommitment, procrastination, and bor

Exam 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge

There is no link between cardiovascular disease and stress.

If you are still emotionally distressed weeks after a tragic event,the most helpful strategy would be to

The general adaptation syndrome is believed to be a universal and predictable response pattern to all stressors.

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that slows down the body as it recovers from exposure to a stressor is the _______________ nervous system.

Beth has enrolled in the most difficult course of her college career.Her friend wants to drop the class,but Beth views it as an opportunity for growth.Beth has the trait of hardiness.

All of the following are TRUE regarding the fight-or-flight reaction EXCEPT that

Homeostasis is the

Consider your living environment (school,work,or home).List three environmental factors that could increase your stress levels.How can you make each factor less stressful?

Women and men experience stress differently.

The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system

Daily hassles such as misplacing your car keys are often greater sources of stress than major life changes.

In terms of time-management strategies,which one of the following is NOT considered helpful for improving efficiency at completing tasks?

All of the following are recommended time-management strategies EXCEPT

Which one of the following statements regarding visualization is FALSE?

Which one of the following character traits is most closely associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease?

The autonomic nervous system directly controls all the following EXCEPT the

The long-term wear and tear of the stress response has been termed

Which one of the following is a cognitive technique for stress management?

Which of the following influences the way in which an individual responds to stress?

Explain how overcommitment,procrastination,and boredom negatively impact time management.Identify and explain at least two strategies for dealing with each of these issues and managing time more effectively.

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