Exam 12: Stress, Coping and Health

________ consist(s)of the tension, discomfort, or physical symptoms that arise when a situation strains our ability to cope effectively.

Which of the stages of the general adaptation syndrome is most indicated by activation of the fight-or-flight system?

A stomach ulcer is an

________ is the term used to describe illnesses in which emotions and stress contribute to, maintain, or aggravate the physical symptoms.

Cognitive control is the ability to

Which scale is used to rank order different life events, such as "jail term" or "personal injury or illness", in terms of their stressfulness?

Which of the following are reasons for weight increase, apart from diet and exercise?

Many people believe that difficult events such as divorce are caused by stress, and yet they fail to consider the possibility that these events may actually BE the cause of stress. In fact, the relationship may go both ways at the same time! Which concept from this chapter is demonstrated by this uncertain relationship?

After we have decided that a certain event is a stressor, we must decide how we will deal with it. This process is called ________.

Research suggests that chronic stress can ________ the risk of developing an illness such as colds.

The purpose of ________ is to protect the body against the invasion of bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other illness-producing organisms.

According to Hans Selye, resistance to stress is lowest at the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

The Type A behaviour pattern is a significant predictor of ________.

Leisl has been a cigarette smoker for eight years, and currently smokes between one and two packs of cigarettes a day. She has not yet developed any significant lung diseases, such as cancer or emphysema, but she has decided to quit smoking. After she succeeds, her body will start healing itself. Within several years, which of the following will be the most important benefit of her decision to give up cigarettes?

The buildup of plaque that restricts the flow of blood through large arteries is called

________ is also known as "recycling the mental garbage".

Adelaide hears a hissing sound as she hikes through the desert. Her muscles tense and her blood pressure rises. According to Hans Selye, she is in the ________.

As a result of crash dieting, Julie will lose 10 kilograms in two weeks. But, unfortunately, as soon as she goes off the diet, she gains 10 to 15 kilograms. Julie is experiencing the ________ effect.

Which Type A personality characteristic is the key trait that is the most predictive of heart disease?

Jamie has worked for the Jones & Miller law firm for the past five years. The firm is in the process of downsizing and laying off employees. Jamie is afraid that she may lose her job. To help deal with this stressful situation, Jamie tends to rely on her social contacts for support, in addition to nurturing those around her. This is known as ________.