Question 1

The ability to trust others is an effective coping behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which one of the following has been linked to a high allostatic load?

Accepted Answer

A) obesity 
B) hypertension 
C) reduced immune function 
D) obesity and hypertension 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) obesity 
B) hypertension 
C) reduced immune function 
D) obesity and hypertension 
E) All of these choices are correct. E

Question 3

An individual's cultural background plays no part in her or his reaction to a stressor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

An example of a resilient person would be

Accepted Answer

A) a low-income student graduating from college. 
B) a fit person completing a marathon. 
C) an intelligent person failing an exam. 
D) a person with a disability going undiagnosed. 
A) a low-income student graduating from college. 
B) a fit person completing a marathon. 
C) an intelligent person failing an exam. 
D) a person with a disability going undiagnosed.

Question 5

Biofeedback helps people reduce stress by

Accepted Answer

A) removing internal and external stressors. 
B) cleaning the body of toxins. 
C) increasing muscle strength and flexibility. 
D) enabling them to become more aware of their levels of physiological arousals. 
A) removing internal and external stressors. 
B) cleaning the body of toxins. 
C) increasing muscle strength and flexibility. 
D) enabling them to become more aware of their levels of physiological arousals.

Question 6

Regarding a good night's sleep,

Accepted Answer

A) American adults sleep an average of less than 6 hours per night. 
B) the body is completely still and relaxed during REM. 
C) the more sleep you get,the lower your stress levels. 
D) an increase in total sleep time causes an increase in the level of stress hormones. 
A) American adults sleep an average of less than 6 hours per night. 
B) the body is completely still and relaxed during REM. 
C) the more sleep you get,the lower your stress levels. 
D) an increase in total sleep time causes an increase in the level of stress hormones.

Question 7

According to the American Psychological Association,the percentage of adult Americans who suffer from stress-related health problems is between

Accepted Answer

A) 40 and 50 percent. 
B) 50 and 60 percent. 
C) 60 and 70 percent. 
D) 70 and 80 percent. 
A) 40 and 50 percent. 
B) 50 and 60 percent. 
C) 60 and 70 percent. 
D) 70 and 80 percent.

Question 8

Situations that trigger physical and emotional reactions are termed

Accepted Answer

A) stress responses. 
B) stressors. 
C) unmanaged stress. 
D) distress. 
A) stress responses. 
B) stressors. 
C) unmanaged stress. 
D) distress.

Question 9

People with Type C personalities tend to have no difficulty expressing emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Laughing is an effective behavioral response to stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Responses to stressors include physical and emotional behavioral responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Question 13

The personality type associated with relaxation and contemplation is

Accepted Answer

A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type C 
D) Type D 
A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type C 
D) Type D

Question 14

Regular physical activity can reduce various aspects of stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise and its ability to help manage stress?

Accepted Answer

A) A long walk can help increase blood pressure. 
B) A brisk 10-minute walk can relax and energize you up to ten hours. 
C) Three 45-minute walks per week can increase your sense of wellness. 
D) A and C 
A) A long walk can help increase blood pressure. 
B) A brisk 10-minute walk can relax and energize you up to ten hours. 
C) Three 45-minute walks per week can increase your sense of wellness. 
D) A and C

Question 16

Eustress is linked with negative stressors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Insomnia,headaches,and digestive problems may be caused by uncontrolled stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A person who suppresses anger and feels hopeless has characteristics of which personality type?

Accepted Answer

A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type C 
D) Type D 
A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type C 
D) Type D

Question 19

Distress is linked with positive stressors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The somatic nervous system is largely under conscious control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge

The ability to trust others is an effective coping behavior.

Which one of the following has been linked to a high allostatic load?

An individual's cultural background plays no part in her or his reaction to a stressor.

An example of a resilient person would be

Biofeedback helps people reduce stress by

Regarding a good night's sleep,

According to the American Psychological Association,the percentage of adult Americans who suffer from stress-related health problems is between

Situations that trigger physical and emotional reactions are termed

People with Type C personalities tend to have no difficulty expressing emotion.

Laughing is an effective behavioral response to stress.

Responses to stressors include physical and emotional behavioral responses.

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.

The personality type associated with relaxation and contemplation is

Regular physical activity can reduce various aspects of stress.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise and its ability to help manage stress?

Eustress is linked with negative stressors.

Insomnia,headaches,and digestive problems may be caused by uncontrolled stress.

A person who suppresses anger and feels hopeless has characteristics of which personality type?

Distress is linked with positive stressors.

The somatic nervous system is largely under conscious control.

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