Question 1

A person who 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

Question 2

The results of the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome may include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) maintenance of homeostasis. 
B) chronic illness. 
C) distorted perceptions. 
D) depression. 
A) maintenance of homeostasis. 
B) chronic illness. 
C) distorted perceptions. 
D) depression.

Question 3

The resistance state of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by symptoms such as distorted perceptions and disorganized thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which one of the following is NOT a cognitive technique for stress management?

Accepted Answer

A) solving problems 
B) modifying expectations 
C) maintaining positivity 
D) using visualization 
A) solving problems 
B) modifying expectations 
C) maintaining positivity 
D) using visualization

Question 5

All of these are considered counterproductive coping strategies EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) tobacco use. 
B) drug abuse. 
C) multivitamin use. 
D) alcohol use. 
A) tobacco use. 
B) drug abuse. 
C) multivitamin use. 
D) alcohol use.

Question 6

General exhaustion results when

Accepted Answer

A) the fight-or-flight reaction is resolved. 
B) stress-related hormones are secreted. 
C) distress occurs. 
D) a stressor persists over a long perioD. 
A) the fight-or-flight reaction is resolved. 
B) stress-related hormones are secreted. 
C) distress occurs. 
D) a stressor persists over a long perioD.

Question 7

The term stress refers to

Accepted Answer

A) an unpleasant situation that disrupts normal activities of daily life. 
B) situations that can trigger physical and emotional reactions. 
C) a physical reaction to fright. 
D) a return to homeostasis. 
A) an unpleasant situation that disrupts normal activities of daily life. 
B) situations that can trigger physical and emotional reactions. 
C) a physical reaction to fright. 
D) a return to homeostasis.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is the most helpful recommendation regarding the prioritization of tasks?

Accepted Answer

A) Prioritize according to how long a task has gone unfinished. 
B) Divide tasks into three groups,and ignore the least important group. 
C) Pay some attention to all tasks,even if it is only a few minutes. 
D) Base priorities on how enjoyable the task is. 
A) Prioritize according to how long a task has gone unfinished. 
B) Divide tasks into three groups,and ignore the least important group. 
C) Pay some attention to all tasks,even if it is only a few minutes. 
D) Base priorities on how enjoyable the task is.

Question 9

Alcohol use is a counterproductive coping strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If an individual perceives that he or she cannot cope with a situation,that situation will most likely produce a stress response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Carey would like to use meditation to help her manage her stress.Using this technique is likely to help her

Accepted Answer

A) tune out the world,temporarily removing sources of stress. 
B) rehearse upcoming events so that stress in her life will be reduced. 
C) analyze the stressors in her life more effectively. 
D) visualize the tasks that need to be completely in a more efficient way. 
A) tune out the world,temporarily removing sources of stress. 
B) rehearse upcoming events so that stress in her life will be reduced. 
C) analyze the stressors in her life more effectively. 
D) visualize the tasks that need to be completely in a more efficient way.

Question 12

Stress responses are primarily emotional reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The personality type associated with relaxation and contemplation is

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 14

Philip is attempting to deal with his stress.Which of the following would NOT be helpful?

Accepted Answer

A) thinking and acting constructively 
B) modifying his expectations to achievable levels 
C) trying to remember as much information as possible 
D) living in the present 
A) thinking and acting constructively 
B) modifying his expectations to achievable levels 
C) trying to remember as much information as possible 
D) living in the present

Question 15

Many college students find themselves in a period

Accepted Answer

A) of low stress because they are not yet fully adults. 
B) during which they can manage their stress easily. 
C) that is one of the most stressful of their lives. 
D) during which stress has little impact on their wellness. 
A) of low stress because they are not yet fully adults. 
B) during which they can manage their stress easily. 
C) that is one of the most stressful of their lives. 
D) during which stress has little impact on their wellness.

Question 16

A person seeking to overcome procrastination should

Accepted Answer

A) avoid thinking about the tasks he or she put off. 
B) do favorite tasks first to build up momentum. 
C) allot as little time as possible to complete tasks. 
D) divide tasks into groups that can be prioritizeD. 
A) avoid thinking about the tasks he or she put off. 
B) do favorite tasks first to build up momentum. 
C) allot as little time as possible to complete tasks. 
D) divide tasks into groups that can be prioritizeD.

Question 17

Which one of the following statements about the relaxation response is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Metabolism and oxygen consumption are reduced. 
B) Brain waves shift from an alert beta rhythm to a relaxed alpha rhythm. 
C) Blood flow to the brain and skin is reduced. 
D) It may produce an overall warmth and quiet mental alertness. 
A) Metabolism and oxygen consumption are reduced. 
B) Brain waves shift from an alert beta rhythm to a relaxed alpha rhythm. 
C) Blood flow to the brain and skin is reduced. 
D) It may produce an overall warmth and quiet mental alertness.

Question 18

Sue has been attending college for about a month. During the past week, she has had trouble sleeping, experienced headaches, and had difficulty concentrating, especially when she has an upcoming exam.
-A lack of sleep can be both a cause and an effect of stress.In order to overcome insomnia,Sue should consider

Accepted Answer

A) taking a nap when she feels tired. 
B) exercising just before going to bed to release stress. 
C) using her bed only for sleeping,not for studying. 
D) sleeping in on weekends. 
A) taking a nap when she feels tired. 
B) exercising just before going to bed to release stress. 
C) using her bed only for sleeping,not for studying. 
D) sleeping in on weekends.

Question 19

An example of a resilient person would be

Accepted Answer

A) a low-income student graduating from college. 
B) a fit person completing a marathon. 
C) an intelligent person failing an exam. 
D) a person with a disability going undiagnoseD. 
A) a low-income student graduating from college. 
B) a fit person completing a marathon. 
C) an intelligent person failing an exam. 
D) a person with a disability going undiagnoseD.

Question 20

Continuous,loud,background music is an example of a social stressor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge

A person who suppresses anger and feels hopeless has characteristics of which personality type?

The results of the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome may include all of the following EXCEPT

The resistance state of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by symptoms such as distorted perceptions and disorganized thinking.

Which one of the following is NOT a cognitive technique for stress management?

All of these are considered counterproductive coping strategies EXCEPT

General exhaustion results when

The term stress refers to

Which of the following statements is the most helpful recommendation regarding the prioritization of tasks?

Alcohol use is a counterproductive coping strategy.

If an individual perceives that he or she cannot cope with a situation,that situation will most likely produce a stress response.

Carey would like to use meditation to help her manage her stress.Using this technique is likely to help her

Stress responses are primarily emotional reactions.

The personality type associated with relaxation and contemplation is

Philip is attempting to deal with his stress.Which of the following would NOT be helpful?

Many college students find themselves in a period

A person seeking to overcome procrastination should

Which one of the following statements about the relaxation response is FALSE?

An example of a resilient person would be

Continuous,loud,background music is an example of a social stressor.

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