Exam 13: Emotion, Stress, and Health

The _______________ quickly assesses danger or threat.

Primary control is an effort to modify reality by changing other people,the situation,or events.

When Noah complies with instructions to smile and look happy,it is most likely that

Maria has worked as a file clerk for 17 years.Which aspect of the job is likely the greatest threat to her health and well-being?

As a child's cerebral cortex matures and cognitions become more complex,emotions

People in different cultures often __________ what words or actions they consider to be an insult.

Define and give an example of emotion work.

People in most cultures feel angry in response to an insult,but they often disagree on how an insult is defined.

A conditioned sentimental response to a patriotic symbol requires

_______________ is a general expectation about whether the results of your actions are under your own control or beyond your control.

The risk factor of the Type A personality,in regard to heart disease,is high reactiveness to stress and to challenge.

When a person is asked to contort his or her facial muscles into patterns associated with anger,then he or she is likely to feel negative feelings.

In general,a person whose culture emphasizes primary control would agree that

Work problems and unemployment pose a greater health risk than conflicts in relationships.

During the exhaustion phase of the general adaptation syndrome,the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system kicks into gear.

Which of the following is a type of white blood cell?

Ingrid has a rough day at work and is feeling stressed.When she gets home,her husband gives her a long hug and then they curl up on the couch and watch a movie.What hormone will likely released in Ingrid's brain that will help diminish the effects of her work stress?

Rachel is stuck in a low-paying job with a boss who offers no support.She can't quit because of her family's financial problems,but there is no hope of promotion in this job.When her work-related problems are compared to those of her boss,an executive supervising 10 employees,

What is the correct order for the stages of the general adaptation syndrome?

When a person is under stress,the brain's hypothalamus sends messages to the endocrine glands along two major pathways.