Exam 11: Stress and Health

Sasha is experiencing stress in her workplace that is causing her to feel dissatisfied and pessimistic. As a result, she has a desire to quit her job. Sasha is experiencing ________.

________ is the term used to describe the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to events that are threatening or challenging.

What is the correct sequence of stages in the general adaptation syndrome?

Which individual is most likely to experience acculturative stress?

The most extreme, final form of escape or withdrawal from frustration is ________.

Frustration that occurs when a goal or need cannot be attained due to personal characteristics is called ________.

What does the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) use to determine its results?

Burning your toast, having trouble opening an email attachment, breaking a glass, and running late for an appointment are all examples of ________.

Which part of the nervous system reacts when the human body is subjected to stress?

Which part of the body clears fat and cholesterol from the bloodstream, preventing clogged arteries and reducing the likelihood of heart attacks and strokes?

Studies show that ________ is the optimal amount of stress that people need to positively promote their health and sense of well-being, which coincides with ________ theory.

Vanna's mother is ill and Vanna is feeling overwhelmed and sad. To cope with this stress of her mother's illness, Vanna has been writing her feelings down in a journal. Vanna is using ________.

Marriage is sometimes perceived as a unique stressor. On one hand, you have many good aspects such as finding that special someone, long-term commitment, and sometimes even combined incomes. On the other hand, there is a perceived loss of independence, a sense of finality, and the fear of "what if this isn't the right one?" Therefore, marriage may be seen as an example of a(n) ________ conflict.

Desiring to purchase a book and finding that it is out of stock is an example of an ________.

________ people typically do not live as long as the average life expectancy.

Frustration that occurs when a goal or need cannot be attained due to personal characteristics is called ________.

All of the following are sources of stress EXCEPT________.

Devon is a full-time college student who has not taken a semester off in 3 years. He increasingly finds himself fatigued and stressed by the seemingly never-ending stream of papers, exams, and group projects. It has gotten to the point where he lacks the energy to work on his projects and puts little effort into his studying, figuring "What's the point?" What might Devon be experiencing?

________ refers to the effect of unpleasant and undesirable stressors.

According to some studies, people who have religious commitments are more likely to ________.