Question 1

Tom is very anxious about an upcoming exam.He has no appetite,is easily distracted,and has a headache.In what stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Tom?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following body reactions is characteristic of the stress response?

Accepted Answer

A) Pupils constrict. 
B) Blood pressure increases. 
C) Body temperature drops. 
D) Heart rate decreases. 
A) Pupils constrict. 
B) Blood pressure increases. 
C) Body temperature drops. 
D) Heart rate decreases.

Question 3

Which of the following would be the LEAST effective strategy for coping with stress?

Accepted Answer

A) denying the reality of the stress 
B) exercising regularly 
C) improving time-management skills 
D) maintaining a social support system 
A) denying the reality of the stress 
B) exercising regularly 
C) improving time-management skills 
D) maintaining a social support system

Question 4

Which of the following has been linked to unmanaged stress?

Accepted Answer

A) menstrual irregularities 
B) nearsightedness 
C) impacted teeth 
D) glaucoma 
A) menstrual irregularities 
B) nearsightedness 
C) impacted teeth 
D) glaucoma

Question 5

During the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome,the body

Accepted Answer

A) is in a relaxed state. 
B) responds to the activation of the sympathetic nervous system. 
C) readjusts to establish a new level of homeostasis. 
D) can no longer react effectively to normal life situations. 
A) is in a relaxed state. 
B) responds to the activation of the sympathetic nervous system. 
C) readjusts to establish a new level of homeostasis. 
D) can no longer react effectively to normal life situations.

Question 6

Peak concentrations of stress hormones in the bloodstream occur

Accepted Answer

A) just before dinner. 
B) during the mid-day meal. 
C) just before bedtime. 
D) during the final stages of sleep. 
A) just before dinner. 
B) during the mid-day meal. 
C) just before bedtime. 
D) during the final stages of sleep.

Question 7

Which of the following nervous systems manages your moves as you participate in an exercise class?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which one of the following is a stressor?

Accepted Answer

A) a bad grade 
B) sweaty palms 
C) a rapid pulse 
D) high fever 
A) a bad grade 
B) sweaty palms 
C) a rapid pulse 
D) high fever

Question 9

Type B personalities tend to be schedule driven,competitive,and even hostile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The physical responses to a stressor are remarkably consistent from person to person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding stress?

Accepted Answer

A) Positive events are less stressful than negative events. 
B) The college years are often very stressful. 
C) Changes in one's life are significant stressors. 
D) Financial problems are significant stressors. 
A) Positive events are less stressful than negative events. 
B) The college years are often very stressful. 
C) Changes in one's life are significant stressors. 
D) Financial problems are significant stressors.

Question 12

Studies have shown that married people live longer than single people (including those who are divorced,widowed,or never married).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)is the study of the interaction among all the following systems EXCEPT the _______________ system.

Accepted Answer

A) nervous 
B) endocrine 
C) immune 
D) respiratory 
A) nervous 
B) endocrine 
C) immune 
D) respiratory

Question 14

Laughter may be the best medicine for stress because after a good laugh your

Accepted Answer

A) heart rate is increased. 
B) muscles are relaxed. 
C) blood pressure is increased. 
D) brain suppresses endorphins. 
A) heart rate is increased. 
B) muscles are relaxed. 
C) blood pressure is increased. 
D) brain suppresses endorphins.

Question 15

Support groups are typically organized around particular

Accepted Answer

A) issues or problems. 
B) cognitive techniques. 
C) relaxation techniques. 
D) ways of time management. 
A) issues or problems. 
B) cognitive techniques. 
C) relaxation techniques. 
D) ways of time management.

Question 16

The stress response in human being is triggered by a nonspecific agent called a stressor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The fight-or-flight reaction occurs during which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Stress has been found to contribute to which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) depression 
B) schizophrenia 
C) autism 
D) all of these 
A) depression 
B) schizophrenia 
C) autism 
D) all of these

Question 19

Which of the following would NOT be helpful for improving productivity?

Accepted Answer

A) Focus on long-term goals only. 
B) Visualize achievement of your goals. 
C) Delegate responsibility. 
D) Say "no" when necessary. 
A) Focus on long-term goals only. 
B) Visualize achievement of your goals. 
C) Delegate responsibility. 
D) Say "no" when necessary.

Question 20

Endorphins are body-produced chemicals that relieve pain in case of injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge

Tom is very anxious about an upcoming exam.He has no appetite,is easily distracted,and has a headache.In what stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Tom?

Which of the following body reactions is characteristic of the stress response?

Which of the following would be the LEAST effective strategy for coping with stress?

Which of the following has been linked to unmanaged stress?

During the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome,the body

Peak concentrations of stress hormones in the bloodstream occur

Which of the following nervous systems manages your moves as you participate in an exercise class?

Which one of the following is a stressor?

Type B personalities tend to be schedule driven,competitive,and even hostile.

The physical responses to a stressor are remarkably consistent from person to person.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding stress?

Studies have shown that married people live longer than single people (including those who are divorced,widowed,or never married).

Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)is the study of the interaction among all the following systems EXCEPT the _______________ system.

Laughter may be the best medicine for stress because after a good laugh your

Support groups are typically organized around particular

The stress response in human being is triggered by a nonspecific agent called a stressor.

The fight-or-flight reaction occurs during which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

Stress has been found to contribute to which of the following conditions?

Which of the following would NOT be helpful for improving productivity?

Endorphins are body-produced chemicals that relieve pain in case of injury.

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