Exam 11: Stress and Health

Bluma hates making decisions,especially about things she does not like.Her mom wants her to either mow the lawn or clean her room this weekend.This is an example of ________ conflict.

Researchers found that the __________of daily hassles was a better predictor of headaches than were scores on a life events scale.

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

Coping strategies can be either __________ -focused or ________ -focused in nature.

Traffic jams are an example of an internal source of frustration.

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

Two economically-based social factors that create stressful living conditions are poverty and job stress.Discuss both of these factors and comment on the various issues related to both factors that may contribute to the increase of stress that they cause.

Which of the following is the type of conflict that occurs when a person must choose between two goals that have both positive and negative aspects?

Which psychologist is credited with proposing the general adaptation syndrome?

The primary concern of a health psychologist is focusing on how various factors,including physical activities,psychological traits,and social relationships,affect our overall health and rate of illnesses.

Research into the amount of stress that people generally experience suggests that even small amounts of stress inhibit our best performance,and that zero stress is optimal for promoting health and well-being.

The method in which the minority person tries to maintain a sense of original cultural identity while also trying to form a positive relationship with members of the dominant culture is called_____________.

Saadat is walking to the front of the classroom in preparation for his class presentation.He notices his heart starting to beat fast,his palms are sweaty,and has a general sense of increase in energy.According to the general adaptation syndrome,which phase of the stress response is he in?

According to a recent study,what is the biggest hassle reported by children between the ages of 11 and 15?

Steven doesn't think that his actions will help change his stressful job.Instead,he adopts the "smile - the world looks brighter when you do" coping style to deal with his stress.He uses what type of coping style?

During the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome,all of the following EXCEPT _______________ are reactions that can be seen.

Which of the following is a mental series of exercises meant to refocus attention and achieve a trance-like state of consciousness?

Miranda is questioning whether her upcoming business trip,where she must travel through an area with many mountains,will pose a danger for her.As such,this example illustrates ________.

Which external factors might increase the likelihood of experiencing high levels of stress according to your textbook?

Optimists tend to use alternative thinking to__________.