Question 1

Women and men experience stress differently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) reduce the mind chatter that can exacerbate 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 completed in a more efficient way. 
A) reduce the mind chatter that can exacerbate 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 completed in a more efficient way.

Question 3

Regular physical activity trains your body to return to homeostasis more quickly after a stressful situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All of the following are recommended time-management strategies EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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 5

The long-term wear and tear of the stress response has been termed

Accepted Answer

A) persistent eustress. 
B) persistent distress. 
C) maintenance of homeostasis. 
D) the allostatic load. 
A) persistent eustress. 
B) persistent distress. 
C) maintenance of homeostasis. 
D) the allostatic load.

Question 6

During the stress response,which of the following changes does NOT occur as a result of cortisol and epinephrine being released?

Accepted Answer

A) Hearing and vision become more acute. 
B) Air passages constrict and allow less air into the lungs. 
C) The liver releases more sugar into the blood. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) Hearing and vision become more acute. 
B) Air passages constrict and allow less air into the lungs. 
C) The liver releases more sugar into the blood. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding stress?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

If you are still emotionally distressed weeks after a tragic event,the most helpful strategy would be to

Accepted Answer

A) seek out media coverage of similar events. 
B) stop sharing your feelings with others. 
C) consider seeking professional help. 
D) take a long walk to reduce your anxiety. 
A) seek out media coverage of similar events. 
B) stop sharing your feelings with others. 
C) consider seeking professional help. 
D) take a long walk to reduce your anxiety.

Question 9

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) consolidate short-term goals into long-term goals. 
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) consolidate short-term goals into long-term goals. 
D) divide tasks into groups that can be prioritized.

Question 10

The sum of one's cognitive,behavioral,and emotional tendencies defines

Accepted Answer

A) personality. 
B) wellness. 
C) happiness. 
D) intelligence. 
A) personality. 
B) wellness. 
C) happiness. 
D) intelligence.

Question 11

The stress response in human being is triggered by a physical or psychological event called a stressor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The more intense an emotional response to a stressor,the stronger the physical response will be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Beth has enrolled in the most difficult course of her college career.Her friend wants to drop the class,but Beth views it as an opportunity for growth.Beth has the trait of hardiness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Consider your living environment (school,work,or home).List three environmental factors that could increase your stress levels.How can you make each factor less stressful?

Accepted Answer

1) Noise pollution: Excessive noise in t

Question 15

Which of the following statements about the body's circadian rhythm is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Exposure to light in the late evening can strengthen the circadian rhythm. 
B) Exercise is the strongest "time-giver" associated with the circadian rhythm. 
C) Every cell in the body has a sleep-wake cycle. 
D) People can train their bodies and brains so that light does not affect their circadian rhythm. 
A) Exposure to light in the late evening can strengthen the circadian rhythm. 
B) Exercise is the strongest "time-giver" associated with the circadian rhythm. 
C) Every cell in the body has a sleep-wake cycle. 
D) People can train their bodies and brains so that light does not affect their circadian rhythm.

Question 16

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 17

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) loss of normal body functions. 
D) depression. 
A) maintenance of homeostasis. 
B) chronic illness. 
C) loss of normal body functions. 
D) depression.

Question 18

Acts of violence,industrial accidents,and intrusive noises are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) college stressors. 
B) social stressors. 
C) internal stressors. 
D) environmental stressors. 
A) college stressors. 
B) social stressors. 
C) internal stressors. 
D) environmental stressors.

Question 19

In general,increased levels of cortisol are linked to a decreased function of the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe how stress levels can affect the immune system,and give three examples of stress-related health problems that could result from changes in immune system functioning.

Accepted Answer

Stress can have a significant impact on

Exam 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge

Women and men experience stress differently.

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

Regular physical activity trains your body to return to homeostasis more quickly after a stressful situation.

All of the following are recommended time-management strategies EXCEPT

The long-term wear and tear of the stress response has been termed

During the stress response,which of the following changes does NOT occur as a result of cortisol and epinephrine being released?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding stress?

If you are still emotionally distressed weeks after a tragic event,the most helpful strategy would be to

A person seeking to overcome procrastination should

The sum of one's cognitive,behavioral,and emotional tendencies defines

The stress response in human being is triggered by a physical or psychological event called a stressor.

The more intense an emotional response to a stressor,the stronger the physical response will be.

Beth has enrolled in the most difficult course of her college career.Her friend wants to drop the class,but Beth views it as an opportunity for growth.Beth has the trait of hardiness.

Consider your living environment (school,work,or home).List three environmental factors that could increase your stress levels.How can you make each factor less stressful?

Which of the following statements about the body's circadian rhythm is accurate?

Peak concentrations of stress hormones in the bloodstream occur

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

Acts of violence,industrial accidents,and intrusive noises are examples of

In general,increased levels of cortisol are linked to a decreased function of the immune system.

Describe how stress levels can affect the immune system,and give three examples of stress-related health problems that could result from changes in immune system functioning.

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