Exam 14: Stress,coping,and Health

Define cognitive reappraisal.

The estimated percentage of people who experience posttraumatic stress disorder in Canada is ___.

Which of the following is NOT related to individual differences in response to stress?

Corticosteroids are released by the

Rebecca has applied for a promotion in her job.Rebecca is very anxious about the upcoming interview.She is particularly worried because she feels her boss favours the male employees over the female employees.Based on research discussed in your text,what could be a possible outcome for Rebecca if she loses the promotion to a male employee?

The fight-or-flight response in the brain is an automatic reaction that is unrelated to the physiological effects of stress.

Describe two childhood experiences that may place an individual at a higher risk of developing the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

According to research,people with repressive coping styles ___.

Madison was asked to the prom by Terrance and Julius.She had trouble deciding which date to accept because she liked them both.Which type of conflict is this an example of?

Coping responses can be adaptive or maladaptive.

Ira has elevated levels of cortisol in his urine and his blood is showing high activity of norepinephrine.What is most likely wrong with Ira?

People with Type ___ personalities tend to be competitive,ambitious,and in a hurry.

Elsa just got married and within a month they were pregnant.Although she is very excited about both life events,she confides to her best friend that she feels very stressed out.Based on the research,what should her friend say in response?

Psychologists have identified several distinct types of stress experiences.Which of the following is one of those types of stress experiences?