Exam 11: Stress and Health

Guillermo has recently moved to the United States,but has decided to live in a part of Chicago that is very similar to his native Philippines.He does not embrace or involve himself in American culture any more than is absolutely necessary.Guillermo is experiencing marginalization from the majority culture of his new home.

Jerry,a hostile person,is likely to have a higher heart rate and blood pressure ________.

Stress is the process of responding physically,emotionally,cognitively,and behaviorally to events that are perceived to be threatening or challenging.

Mary just received a traffic ticket but decided it is not worth being upset about.Mary just made a___________.

Research has found that something as simple as reading a good book can help individuals to keep a positive and optimistic outlook.

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

Compare and contrast the problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping.Is one necessarily better than the other? Can you give an example where either might be useful,stating the specific way in which each coping skill might be employed?

Religion helps people cope with rituals and rites that help them feel better about personal weaknesses,failures,or feelings of inadequacy.

When looking at a glass that is neither completely full nor completely empty,a(n)__________ might say "that glass is half full," while a(n)____________ might say " no,that glass is half empty!"

Iram made a New Year's resolution to promote wellness in his life.Which of the following are ways in which he can begin to incorporate wellness into his life?

A name for one type of immune system cell that helps to fight cancerous tumors is ________.

If Drew is practicing a relaxation technique called receptive meditation,he is most likely_______.

According to Selye,some people may develop illnesses such as high blood pressure or a weakened immune system during the ______ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Which of the following traits is associated with people who live to be very old?

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

Which of the following life events is not found in the list of major life changes that cause a significant amount of stress according to the social readjustment rating scale (SRRS)?

The _________nervous system returns the body to normal,day-to-day functioning after a stressful period.

According to Holmes and Rahe's Social Readjustment Rating Scale,going on vacation is about as stressful as changing to a different line of work.

Hurricane Katrina and its various effects on the cities near the Gulf of Mexico are classic examples of what Selye calls hassles.

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