Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

The term stress refers to

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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 5

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 6

An example of a resilient person would be

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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 7

Smiling can produce changes in the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

People who work in rewarding "helping" professions,such as teachers and social workers,are less prone to burnout than are people in other types of professions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

Stress responses are primarily emotional reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

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 17

There is no link between cardiovascular disease and stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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 20

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.

General exhaustion results when

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

Unrealistic expectations are a type of _______________ stressor.

The term stress refers to

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

An example of a resilient person would be

Smiling can produce changes in the autonomic nervous system.

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

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

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

People who work in rewarding "helping" professions,such as teachers and social workers,are less prone to burnout than are people in other types of professions.

Which of the following has been linked to unmanaged stress?

Stress responses are primarily emotional reactions.

Which statement about people with hardy personalities is FALSE?

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

There is no link between cardiovascular disease and stress.

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

The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system

Tai chi can be an effective stress reducer as it

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General exhaustion results when

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

Unrealistic expectations are a type of _______________ stressor.

The term stress refers to

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

An example of a resilient person would be

Smiling can produce changes in the autonomic nervous system.

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

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

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

People who work in rewarding "helping" professions,such as teachers and social workers,are less prone to burnout than are people in other types of professions.

Which of the following has been linked to unmanaged stress?

Stress responses are primarily emotional reactions.

Which statement about people with hardy personalities is FALSE?

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

There is no link between cardiovascular disease and stress.

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

The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system

Tai chi can be an effective stress reducer as it

Taking Charge of Your Health

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

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