Exam 14: Stress,coping,and Health

Petar is going to audition for a part in the community theatre's annual production.Before the audition,he tells his friend,"I probably won't get a part,but maybe everyone else will do even worse than me." Petar is exhibiting ___.

Most students want good grades,but they don't want to study.This is an example of

Which of the following people is most likely to experience stress?

Which of the following types of conflict is most likely to result in procrastination?

Esma is walking home through a dark alley when she suddenly hears a noise.Which stress response system will be most effective in the first few minutes?

In the past year,Thatcher was laid off from his job after 12 years.Before he could find another job,his wife was diagnosed with cancer,and he has been taking care of her ever since.Although he is feeling very tired,he feels his wife's care is his priority.His doctor is becoming increasingly concerned because Thatcher's blood pressure is dangerously high.According to Selye,which stage of GAS is Thatcher presently in?

Which of the following people is most likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Which of the following is the best example of primary appraisal?

What is the difference between an approach-approach conflict and an approach-avoidance conflict?

Which of the following statements is FALSE about posttraumatic stress disorder?

What do lymphocytes,corticosteroids,and cytokines have in common?

Which area of study investigates the link between stress,the immune system,and health?

Which of the following is NOT a self-indulgent coping strategy?

Physiologically we have two pathways that respond to stress.These pathways are called the

Marcia has been under stress for a long time.She is starting to feel anxious and depressed,and her blood pressure is elevated.These symptoms are the result of prolonged ___ activity.

In the past year,Hashem has experienced many very stressful events.Now that everything has been resolved,he finds that he feels proud of how he handled all the experiences,and the things he learned.The next time he faces a stressor,Hashem is sure he will be even better equipped to handle it.Hashem has experienced ___.

Explain how stress can cause physical illness,and discuss situations in which stress may be beneficial.

Individual differences influence our response to stress.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four kinds of ways that we experience stress?

Rabia is always pleasant to be around.She NEVER seems sad or angry - ever.In fact,even the time that the neighbour's dog killed her prize rooster,and then the neighbour had the nerve to invite her over for a barbecue to eat said rooster,she just smiled,thanked him for the invitation,and explained that she wasn't hungry.What type of personality does Rabia has?