Question 1

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

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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 2

Julio likes to watch television to relax,but he often spends more time doing so than he intends.Now he has a big paper to write.How should he handle his television watching?

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A) Limit his television break to 5-10 minutes. 
B) Avoid turning on the television. 
C) Watch just a few shows when he needs a break. 
D) Surf the Internet for a few minutes insteaD. 
A) Limit his television break to 5-10 minutes. 
B) Avoid turning on the television. 
C) Watch just a few shows when he needs a break. 
D) Surf the Internet for a few minutes insteaD.

Question 3

Which one of the following statements regarding visualization is FALSE?

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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 4

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

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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 5

Many college students find themselves in a period

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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 6

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

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

Question 7

All of the following are recommended time-management strategies EXCEPT

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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 8

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 9

The personality type associated with relaxation and contemplation is

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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 10

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

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A) raises blood pressure. 
B) can increase feelings of stress. 
C) might cause sleeplessness. 
D) acts as a sedative. 
A) raises blood pressure. 
B) can increase feelings of stress. 
C) might cause sleeplessness. 
D) acts as a sedative.

Question 11

All of these are considered counterproductive coping strategies EXCEPT

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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 12

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

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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 13

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Women and men experience stress differently.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following circumstances make normal job stresses worse?

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A) being shut out of decision-making 
B) having a desk job 
C) having a job that requires physical activity 
D) socializing with coworkers 
A) being shut out of decision-making 
B) having a desk job 
C) having a job that requires physical activity 
D) socializing with coworkers

Question 16

An individual with a Type C personality is characterized by

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A) having a greater tolerance of others. 
B) being contemplative. 
C) having difficulty expressing emotions. 
D) being controlling. 
A) having a greater tolerance of others. 
B) being contemplative. 
C) having difficulty expressing emotions. 
D) being controlling.

Question 17

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

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The three stages of the general adaptati

Question 19

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?

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

Question 20

Which one of the following statements about progressive relaxation is TRUE?

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A) It is based on the use of your imagination and your skill at imagery. 
B) It requires no willpower or imagination. 
C) It increases oxygen consumption to the muscles. 
D) It is the only relaxation technique that also provides cardiovascular benefits. 
A) It is based on the use of your imagination and your skill at imagery. 
B) It requires no willpower or imagination. 
C) It increases oxygen consumption to the muscles. 
D) It is the only relaxation technique that also provides cardiovascular benefits.

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

Julio likes to watch television to relax,but he often spends more time doing so than he intends.Now he has a big paper to write.How should he handle his television watching?

Which one of the following statements regarding visualization is FALSE?

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

Many college students find themselves in a period

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

All of the following are recommended time-management strategies EXCEPT

New technologies can be

The personality type associated with relaxation and contemplation is

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

All of these are considered counterproductive coping strategies EXCEPT

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

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

Women and men experience stress differently.

Which of the following circumstances make normal job stresses worse?

An individual with a Type C personality is characterized by

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

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

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 one of the following statements about progressive relaxation is TRUE?

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

Julio likes to watch television to relax,but he often spends more time doing so than he intends.Now he has a big paper to write.How should he handle his television watching?

Which one of the following statements regarding visualization is FALSE?

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

Many college students find themselves in a period

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

All of the following are recommended time-management strategies EXCEPT

New technologies can be

The personality type associated with relaxation and contemplation is

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

All of these are considered counterproductive coping strategies EXCEPT

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

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

Women and men experience stress differently.

Which of the following circumstances make normal job stresses worse?

An individual with a Type C personality is characterized by

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

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

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 one of the following statements about progressive relaxation is TRUE?

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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