Question 1

During the stress response, the human adrenal glands release

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenocorticotropic hormone. 
B)  epinephrine. 
C)  endorphins. 
D)  norepinephrine. 
A)  adrenocorticotropic hormone. 
B)  epinephrine. 
C)  endorphins. 
D)  norepinephrine. B

Question 2

The autonomic nervous system controls all the following, EXCEPT the

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to digest food. 
B)  speed of your heart rate. 
C)  ability to write. 
D)  ability to alter your blood pressure. 
A)  ability to digest food. 
B)  speed of your heart rate. 
C)  ability to write. 
D)  ability to alter your blood pressure. C

Question 3

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)  Exercise does not help you manage stress. 
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)  Exercise does not help you manage stress. C

Question 4

The somatic nervous system is largely under conscious control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

More than ____ percent of Canadian university students experience tremendous levels of stress.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  9 
C)  14 
D)  21 
A)  5 
B)  9 
C)  14 
D)  21

Question 6

An individual with a Type C personality is characterized by

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A)  having a greater tolerance of others. 
B)  being contemplative. 
C)  having difficulty expressing emotions. 
D)  being controlling. 
A)  having a greater tolerance of others. 
B)  being contemplative. 
C)  having difficulty expressing emotions. 
D)  being controlling.

Question 7

The primary male hormone responsible for many masculine traits is:

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin. 
B)  estrogen. 
C)  testosterone. 
D)  glucagon. 
A)  oxytocin. 
B)  estrogen. 
C)  testosterone. 
D)  glucagon.

Question 8

Distress is linked with positive stressors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All of these are considered counterproductive coping strategies, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  tobacco use. 
B)  drug abuse. 
C)  use of a multivitamin. 
D)  alcohol use. 
A)  tobacco use. 
B)  drug abuse. 
C)  use of a multivitamin. 
D)  alcohol use.

Question 10

An individual with a Type B personality is characterized by

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A)  having a greater tolerance of others. 
B)  few social contacts. 
C)  having difficulty expressing emotions. 
D)  being controlling. 
A)  having a greater tolerance of others. 
B)  few social contacts. 
C)  having difficulty expressing emotions. 
D)  being controlling.

Question 11

The three basic types of resiliency center on how individuals respond to stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

Which of the following stress management techniques emphasizes the use of breathing, stretching, and balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  meditation 
B)  hatha yoga 
C)  visualization 
D)  progressive relaxation 
A)  meditation 
B)  hatha yoga 
C)  visualization 
D)  progressive relaxation

Question 14

Ineffective behavioural responses to stressors include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  overeating. 
B)  using tobacco. 
C)  expressing hostility. 
D)  limiting alcohol consumption. 
A)  overeating. 
B)  using tobacco. 
C)  expressing hostility. 
D)  limiting alcohol consumption.

Question 15

According to your text, which of the following are common sources of stress for most postsecondary students?

Accepted Answer

A)  academic demands and time management concerns 
B)  children and pets 
C)  laundry and dishes 
D)  involvement in political causes 
A)  academic demands and time management concerns 
B)  children and pets 
C)  laundry and dishes 
D)  involvement in political causes

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise enhances one's sense of general well-being. 
B)  Exercise reduces energy levels. 
C)  Exercise reduces anxiety levels. 
D)  Exercise decreases tension. 
A)  Exercise enhances one's sense of general well-being. 
B)  Exercise reduces energy levels. 
C)  Exercise reduces anxiety levels. 
D)  Exercise decreases tension.

Question 17

Laughter may be the best medicine for stress because after a good laugh your

Accepted Answer

A)  heart rate is increased. 
B)  muscles are relaxed. 
C)  blood pressure is increased. 
D)  stress levels return to their pre-laughter level. 
A)  heart rate is increased. 
B)  muscles are relaxed. 
C)  blood pressure is increased. 
D)  stress levels return to their pre-laughter level.

Question 18

Philip is attempting to deal with his stress. Which of the following would NOT be helpful?

Accepted Answer

A)  thinking and acting constructively 
B)  keeping his expectations at moderate and achievable levels 
C)  trying to remember as much information as possible 
D)  living in the present 
A)  thinking and acting constructively 
B)  keeping his expectations at moderate and achievable levels 
C)  trying to remember as much information as possible 
D)  living in the present

Question 19

Homeostasis

Accepted Answer

A)  is a state of unmanaged stress. 
B)  describes the body during the fight-or-flight reaction. 
C)  is a state of normal "housekeeping" functions. 
D)  is the response of the body to prolonged exposure to stressors. 
A)  is a state of unmanaged stress. 
B)  describes the body during the fight-or-flight reaction. 
C)  is a state of normal "housekeeping" functions. 
D)  is the response of the body to prolonged exposure to stressors.

Question 20

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

Exam 3: Stress: the Constant Challenge

During the stress response, the human adrenal glands release

The autonomic nervous system controls all the following, EXCEPT the

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

The somatic nervous system is largely under conscious control.

More than ____ percent of Canadian university students experience tremendous levels of stress.

An individual with a Type C personality is characterized by

The primary male hormone responsible for many masculine traits is:

Distress is linked with positive stressors.

All of these are considered counterproductive coping strategies, EXCEPT:

An individual with a Type B personality is characterized by

The three basic types of resiliency center on how individuals respond to stress.

Progressive relaxation techniques

Which of the following stress management techniques emphasizes the use of breathing, stretching, and balance?

Ineffective behavioural responses to stressors include all of the following, EXCEPT:

According to your text, which of the following are common sources of stress for most postsecondary students?

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

Laughter may be the best medicine for stress because after a good laugh your

Philip is attempting to deal with his stress. Which of the following would NOT be helpful?

Homeostasis

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.

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