Question 1

Which one of the following statements reflects your text's recommendations regarding the prioritization of tasks?

Accepted Answer

A) Tasks should be divided into two groups: hard and easy. 
B) Tasks should be divided into three groups,and you should ignore the least important group. 
C) Some attention should be paid to all tasks,even if it is only a few minutes. 
D) Priorities should be based on whether or not you like performing the task. 
A) Tasks should be divided into two groups: hard and easy. 
B) Tasks should be divided into three groups,and you should ignore the least important group. 
C) Some attention should be paid to all tasks,even if it is only a few minutes. 
D) Priorities should be based on whether or not you like performing the task.

Question 2

Which one of the following is a cognitive technique for stress management?

Accepted Answer

A) progressive relaxation 
B) imagery 
C) meditation 
D) thinking constructively 
A) progressive relaxation 
B) imagery 
C) meditation 
D) thinking constructively

Question 3

Select a common college stressor and describe how it would affect one's stress levels.Then choose and explain three possible stress management techniques that you think would be particularly useful for coping with the stressor.

Accepted Answer

One common college stressor is academic

Question 4

Which of the following would NOT be helpful to you in attempting to improve your productivity?

Accepted Answer

A) Focus on long-term goals only. 
B) Visualize achievement of your goals. 
C) Delegate responsibility. 
D) Say "no" when necessary. 
A) Focus on long-term goals only. 
B) Visualize achievement of your goals. 
C) Delegate responsibility. 
D) Say "no" when necessary.

Question 5

People who work in rewarding "helping" professions,such as teachers and social workers,are less prone to burnout than are people in other types of professions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Shauna expects all of the following to happen when she is stressed,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in heart rate. 
B) a dilation of her blood vessels. 
C) an increase in blood pressure. 
D) an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. 
A) an increase in heart rate. 
B) a dilation of her blood vessels. 
C) an increase in blood pressure. 
D) an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Question 7

The primary determinant of the health consequences of stress is

Accepted Answer

A) whether it is emotional or physical stress. 
B) whether it is pleasant or unpleasant stress. 
C) how long the stress has been present. 
D) how the individual responds to the stress. 
A) whether it is emotional or physical stress. 
B) whether it is pleasant or unpleasant stress. 
C) how long the stress has been present. 
D) how the individual responds to the stress.

Question 8

People who have an effective support system seem to be better insulated against the effects of some diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If you are bothered by insomnia,you may try

Accepted Answer

A) going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time seven days per week. 
B) taking several naps during the day. 
C) exercising just before bedtime to ensure fatigue. 
D) all of the above. 
A) going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time seven days per week. 
B) taking several naps during the day. 
C) exercising just before bedtime to ensure fatigue. 
D) all of the above.

Question 10

List and explain the three common factors that negatively impact time management.Give three characteristics that are representative of each factor and at least two strategies for managing time more effectively.

Accepted Answer

Three common factors that negatively imp

Question 11

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding imagery?

Accepted Answer

A) Visualizing yourself performing a task can help improve performance. 
B) Imagery can be an aid in changing habits. 
C) Imagery can enhance physical performance. 
D) Imagery is a cognitive technique designed to change typical patterns of thinking. 
A) Visualizing yourself performing a task can help improve performance. 
B) Imagery can be an aid in changing habits. 
C) Imagery can enhance physical performance. 
D) Imagery is a cognitive technique designed to change typical patterns of thinking.

Question 12

All of the following occur in non-REM sleep,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the release of growth hormone. 
B) a drop in heart rate. 
C) slower and more even brain waves. 
D) the occurrence of dreams. 
A) the release of growth hormone. 
B) a drop in heart rate. 
C) slower and more even brain waves. 
D) the occurrence of dreams.

Question 13

Continuous,loud,background music is an example of a social stressor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The result of the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome may include all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) maintenance of homeostasis. 
B) death. 
C) distorted perceptions. 
D) disorganized thinking. 
A) maintenance of homeostasis. 
B) death. 
C) distorted perceptions. 
D) disorganized thinking.

Question 15

A stressful situation would be one an individual perceives as exceeding her ability to cope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Type B personalities tend to be schedule driven,competitive,and even hostile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Progressive relaxation is best described by which one of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a mental exercise that requires special training to address stress. 
B) It is a form of cognitive development. 
C) It is a process that uses simple tensing and relaxing of muscles. 
D) It is an aerobic exercise. 
A) It is a mental exercise that requires special training to address stress. 
B) It is a form of cognitive development. 
C) It is a process that uses simple tensing and relaxing of muscles. 
D) It is an aerobic exercise.

Question 18

Consider your living environment (school,work,or home).List three environmental factors that can increase your stress levels.How can you make each factor less stressful?

Accepted Answer

1) Noise: Excessive noise in the living

Question 19

Progressive relaxation techniques

Accepted Answer

A) involve tensing and then relaxing the muscles in your body. 
B) increase heart rate. 
C) involve a lot of imagination and willpower. 
D) can be quite complex and difficult to master. 
A) involve tensing and then relaxing the muscles in your body. 
B) increase heart rate. 
C) involve a lot of imagination and willpower. 
D) can be quite complex and difficult to master.

Question 20

In general,increased levels of cortisol are linked to a decreased function of the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge

Which one of the following statements reflects your text's recommendations regarding the prioritization of tasks?

Which one of the following is a cognitive technique for stress management?

Select a common college stressor and describe how it would affect one's stress levels.Then choose and explain three possible stress management techniques that you think would be particularly useful for coping with the stressor.

Which of the following would NOT be helpful to you in attempting to improve your productivity?

People who work in rewarding "helping" professions,such as teachers and social workers,are less prone to burnout than are people in other types of professions.

Shauna expects all of the following to happen when she is stressed,EXCEPT

The primary determinant of the health consequences of stress is

People who have an effective support system seem to be better insulated against the effects of some diseases.

If you are bothered by insomnia,you may try

List and explain the three common factors that negatively impact time management.Give three characteristics that are representative of each factor and at least two strategies for managing time more effectively.

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding imagery?

All of the following occur in non-REM sleep,EXCEPT

Continuous,loud,background music is an example of a social stressor.

The result of the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome may include all of the following,EXCEPT

A stressful situation would be one an individual perceives as exceeding her ability to cope.

Type B personalities tend to be schedule driven,competitive,and even hostile.

Progressive relaxation is best described by which one of the following statements?

Consider your living environment (school,work,or home).List three environmental factors that can increase your stress levels.How can you make each factor less stressful?

Progressive relaxation techniques

In general,increased levels of cortisol are linked to a decreased function of the immune system.

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