Question 1

People who are experiencing stress should avoid or limit caffeine for all of the following reasons EXCEPT that caffeine

Accepted Answer

A) is mildly addictive. 
B) is associated with irritability. 
C) might cause sleeplessness. 
D) acts as a sedative. 
A) is mildly addictive. 
B) is associated with irritability. 
C) might cause sleeplessness. 
D) acts as a sedative.

Question 2

People with more stress tend to have more colds.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

New technologies can be

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A) time-savers. 
B) sources of stress. 
C) ways to build connections. 
D) all of these 
A) time-savers. 
B) sources of stress. 
C) ways to build connections. 
D) all of these

Question 4

Describe how stress levels can affect the immune system,and give three examples of stress-related health problems that could result from changes in immune system functioning.

Accepted Answer

Stress can have a significant impact on

Question 5

Carrie constantly finds herself worrying about events that have not happened yet.As a result,she has trouble sleeping and experiences frequent headaches.Describe six cognitive techniques that she could use to help her cope with the stressors that greatly impact her life.Discuss the benefits of each technique,and explain why you have chosen each one.

Accepted Answer

1. Mindfulness meditation: This techniqu

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding exercise and stress is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) A long walk can help increase blood pressure. 
B) A brisk 10-minute walk can relax and energize you up to ten hours. 
C) Three 45-minute walks per week can increase your sense of wellness. 
D) People who exercise regularly have stronger physical responses to stress. 
A) A long walk can help increase blood pressure. 
B) A brisk 10-minute walk can relax and energize you up to ten hours. 
C) Three 45-minute walks per week can increase your sense of wellness. 
D) People who exercise regularly have stronger physical responses to stress.

Question 7

Which of the following are common sources of stress for most college students?

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A) academics and time management 
B) children and pets 
C) laundry and dishes 
D) involvement in political causes 
A) academics and time management 
B) children and pets 
C) laundry and dishes 
D) involvement in political causes

Question 8

Describe the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome,and give examples of someone experiencing each one.

Accepted Answer

The three stages of the general adaptati

Question 9

Being promoted to a longed-for but challenging job is an example of an event likely to cause distress rather than eustress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following systems are responsible for your body's physical response to stressors?

Accepted Answer

A) cardiovascular and respiratory 
B) nervous and endocrine 
C) digestive and lymph 
D) muscular and skeletal 
A) cardiovascular and respiratory 
B) nervous and endocrine 
C) digestive and lymph 
D) muscular and skeletal

Question 11

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is activated when a person is exposed 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 12

All of the following occur in non-REM sleep EXCEPT

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A) the release of growth hormone. 
B) a drop in heart rate. 
C) slower and more even brain waves. 
D) the occurrence of dreams. 
A) the release of growth hormone. 
B) a drop in heart rate. 
C) slower and more even brain waves. 
D) the occurrence of dreams.

Question 13

Laughter does all of the following EXCEPT

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A) aid digestion. 
B) release endorphins. 
C) ease pain. 
D) increase blood pressure. 
A) aid digestion. 
B) release endorphins. 
C) ease pain. 
D) increase blood pressure.

Question 14

If you are bothered by insomnia,you might try

Accepted Answer

A) going to bed and getting up at the same time every day. 
B) taking several naps during the day. 
C) exercising just before bedtime to ensure fatigue. 
D) all of these 
A) going to bed and getting up at the same time every day. 
B) taking several naps during the day. 
C) exercising just before bedtime to ensure fatigue. 
D) all of these

Question 15

The first step in creating a personal plan for managing stress is to

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A) design your plan. 
B) identify your stressors. 
C) seek professional help. 
D) investigate support groups. 
A) design your plan. 
B) identify your stressors. 
C) seek professional help. 
D) investigate support groups.

Question 16

Tai chi can be an effective stress reducer as it

Accepted Answer

A) teaches students to remain calm and centered. 
B) is an excellent cardiovascular workout. 
C) aids the student in working against various stressors. 
D) is easily self-taught. 
A) teaches students to remain calm and centered. 
B) is an excellent cardiovascular workout. 
C) aids the student in working against various stressors. 
D) is easily self-taught.

Question 17

Which statement about people with hardy personalities is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) They view stressors as challenges. 
B) They tend to perceive fewer situations as stressful. 
C) They tend to believe their lives are controlled by outside factors. 
D) They have a commitment to their activities. 
A) They view stressors as challenges. 
B) They tend to perceive fewer situations as stressful. 
C) They tend to believe their lives are controlled by outside factors. 
D) They have a commitment to their activities.

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding exercise and stress is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Exercise enhances one's sense of general well-being. 
B) Exercise prevents the body from achieving homeostasis. 
C) Exercise reduces anxiety levels. 
D) Exercise expends built-up nervous energy. 
A) Exercise enhances one's sense of general well-being. 
B) Exercise prevents the body from achieving homeostasis. 
C) Exercise reduces anxiety levels. 
D) Exercise expends built-up nervous energy.

Question 19

Unrealistic expectations are a type of _______________ stressor.

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal 
B) internal 
C) environmental 
D) social 
A) interpersonal 
B) internal 
C) environmental 
D) social

Question 20

Mohammed just received an F on his term paper.Which type of stress is he likely to experience?

Accepted Answer

A) eustress 
B) burnout 
C) distress 
D) chronic stress 
A) eustress 
B) burnout 
C) distress 
D) chronic stress

Exam 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge

People who are experiencing stress should avoid or limit caffeine for all of the following reasons EXCEPT that caffeine

People with more stress tend to have more colds.

New technologies can be

Describe how stress levels can affect the immune system,and give three examples of stress-related health problems that could result from changes in immune system functioning.

Which of the following statements regarding exercise and stress is TRUE?

Which of the following are common sources of stress for most college students?

Describe the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome,and give examples of someone experiencing each one.

Being promoted to a longed-for but challenging job is an example of an event likely to cause distress rather than eustress.

Which of the following systems are responsible for your body's physical response to stressors?

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is activated when a person is exposed to a stressor is the _______________ nervous system.

All of the following occur in non-REM sleep EXCEPT

Laughter does all of the following EXCEPT

If you are bothered by insomnia,you might try

The first step in creating a personal plan for managing stress is to

Tai chi can be an effective stress reducer as it

Which statement about people with hardy personalities is FALSE?

Which of the following statements regarding exercise and stress is FALSE?

Unrealistic expectations are a type of _______________ stressor.

Mohammed just received an F on his term paper.Which type of stress is he likely to experience?

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