Question 1

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 2

The general adaptation syndrome is believed to be a universal and predictable response pattern to all stressors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

People with more stress tend to have more colds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 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

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

All of the following occur in NREM sleep EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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

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

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 10

Technology can be

Accepted Answer

A) a time-saver. 
B) a source of stress. 
C) a way to connect more quickly to others. 
D) all of these. 
A) a time-saver. 
B) a source of stress. 
C) a way to connect more quickly to others. 
D) all of these.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

Which of the following statements about sleep is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night to stay healthy. 
B) The body is completely still and relaxed during REM sleep. 
C) Drinking alcohol before bedtime improves a person's sleep. 
D) An increase in total sleep time causes an increase in the level of stress hormones. 
A) Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night to stay healthy. 
B) The body is completely still and relaxed during REM sleep. 
C) Drinking alcohol before bedtime improves a person's sleep. 
D) An increase in total sleep time causes an increase in the level of stress hormones.

Question 15

The majority of migraine sufferers are

Accepted Answer

A) men. 
B) women. 
C) teenagers. 
D) elderly. 
A) men. 
B) women. 
C) teenagers. 
D) elderly.

Question 16

A person who suppresses anger,often feels hopeless,and has exaggerated responses to minor stressors 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 17

Which one of the following character traits is most closely associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) hostility 
B) excitability 
C) lack of purpose 
D) depression 
A) hostility 
B) excitability 
C) lack of purpose 
D) depression

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

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

Accepted Answer

A) design your plan. 
B) become aware of your body's stress response. 
C) seek professional help. 
D) investigate support groups. 
A) design your plan. 
B) become aware of your body's stress response. 
C) seek professional help. 
D) investigate support groups.

Question 20

Smiling can produce changes in the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge

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

The general adaptation syndrome is believed to be a universal and predictable response pattern to all stressors.

People with more stress tend to have more colds.

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

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

All of the following occur in NREM sleep EXCEPT

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

Tai chi can be an effective stress reducer,as it

Technology can be

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

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

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

Which of the following statements about sleep is TRUE?

The majority of migraine sufferers are

A person who suppresses anger,often feels hopeless,and has exaggerated responses to minor stressors has characteristics of which personality type?

Which one of the following character traits is most closely associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease?

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

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

Smiling can produce changes in the autonomic nervous system.

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