Question 1

A stressor may be correctly defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  an event that is physically or psychologically challenging. 
B)  a person under stress. 
C)  a medication taken to relieve stress. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  an event that is physically or psychologically challenging. 
B)  a person under stress. 
C)  a medication taken to relieve stress. 
D)  none of the above

Question 2

Two babies, one 2 months old and the other 19 months old, are stung by bees. The older baby's emotional response is likely to be _____ whereas the
Younger baby is likely to show _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  distress; anger 
B)  distress; distress 
C)  anger; anger 
D)  anger; distress 
A)  distress; anger 
B)  distress; distress 
C)  anger; anger 
D)  anger; distress

Question 3

Compare and contrast Cannon's fight-or-flight response with Selye's general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

Cannon's fight-or-flight response and Se

Question 4

Children under five tend to grieve less over the loss of a parent than an adolescent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome is the stage of resistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The assessment of our resources available for coping with an event is called primary appraisal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Davises are getting a divorce. Which of the following is the best strategy for helping their children cope with the situation

Accepted Answer

A)  Move to a new area so the children can "start over." 
B)  Tell the children every detail of the situation no matter how painful to them. 
C)  Keep the impending divorce from the children for as long as possible. 
D)  Make sure the children have regular contact with both parents. 
A)  Move to a new area so the children can "start over." 
B)  Tell the children every detail of the situation no matter how painful to them. 
C)  Keep the impending divorce from the children for as long as possible. 
D)  Make sure the children have regular contact with both parents.

Question 8

Research suggests that Indigenous peoples in Canada show lower life expectancies compared to other Canadians, in addition to

Accepted Answer

A)  higher rates of substance use. 
B)  higher rates of diabetes. 
C)  higher rates of major depression. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  higher rates of substance use. 
B)  higher rates of diabetes. 
C)  higher rates of major depression. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 9

The continuous interactions and adjustments between a person and the environment are called

Accepted Answer

A)  stressors 
B)  strains 
C)  transactions 
D)  appraisals 
A)  stressors 
B)  strains 
C)  transactions 
D)  appraisals

Question 10

According to the research by Frankenhaeuser and her colleagues, increased catecholamine and cortical secretion is usually associated with experiences
Involving

Accepted Answer

A)  effort with distress. 
B)  effort without distress. 
C)  distress without effort. 
D)  neither effort nor distress. 
A)  effort with distress. 
B)  effort without distress. 
C)  distress without effort. 
D)  neither effort nor distress.

Question 11

What is one effect of epinephrine and norepinephrine on memory

Accepted Answer

A)  They impair all types of memory. 
B)  They enhance memories of neutral events. 
C)  They interfere with memories of neutral events. 
D)  They enhance memories of stressors. 
A)  They impair all types of memory. 
B)  They enhance memories of neutral events. 
C)  They interfere with memories of neutral events. 
D)  They enhance memories of stressors.

Question 12

Negative social behaviours tend to increase when stress is accompanied by

Accepted Answer

A)  depression. 
B)  anger. 
C)  resistance. 
D)  poor impulse control. 
A)  depression. 
B)  anger. 
C)  resistance. 
D)  poor impulse control.

Question 13

Subjects' scores on the SRRS and illness do not correlate very highly. The best explanation for this finding is

Accepted Answer

A)  stress and illness actually are unrelated. 
B)  some of the questions on the SRRS are vaguely worded. 
C)  illness may occur for many reasons other than stress. 
D)  both b and c 
A)  stress and illness actually are unrelated. 
B)  some of the questions on the SRRS are vaguely worded. 
C)  illness may occur for many reasons other than stress. 
D)  both b and c

Question 14

Research has found that excessive workloads are associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  increased accidents and health problems. 
B)  high unemployment and absenteeism. 
C)  greater cognitive appraisal. 
D)  happier marriages. 
A)  increased accidents and health problems. 
B)  high unemployment and absenteeism. 
C)  greater cognitive appraisal. 
D)  happier marriages.

Question 15

Krystal has learned that she has a carcinoma that is best treated by a radical surgery that involves removal of her right eye and cheekbone, which
Would be quite disfiguring. However, if she doesn't undergo surgery, her
Chances of survival are quite poor. Krystal is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  an approach/approach conflict. 
B)  an approach/avoidance conflict. 
C)  an avoidance/avoidance conflict. 
D)  harm ambiguity. 
A)  an approach/approach conflict. 
B)  an approach/avoidance conflict. 
C)  an avoidance/avoidance conflict. 
D)  harm ambiguity.

Question 16

A person's psychological and physiological response to a stressor is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a transaction. 
B)  discrepant behaviour. 
C)  strain. 
D)  avoidance 
A)  a transaction. 
B)  discrepant behaviour. 
C)  strain. 
D)  avoidance

Question 17

The effects of local environmental hazards such as the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill have

Accepted Answer

A)  little effect on stress levels of local residents. 
B)  created greater stress in those who hear about the event than in those who actually experience it. 
C)  lasting, long-term negative effects on those who experience it. 
D)  intense short-term but no long-term negative effects on local residents. 
A)  little effect on stress levels of local residents. 
B)  created greater stress in those who hear about the event than in those who actually experience it. 
C)  lasting, long-term negative effects on those who experience it. 
D)  intense short-term but no long-term negative effects on local residents.

Question 18

Discuss the relationship between primary and secondary appraisal.

Accepted Answer

Primary and secondary appraisal are two

Question 19

Walter Cannon proposed that the fight or flight response

Accepted Answer

A)  is related to epinephrine secretion. 
B)  is preparatory in nature. 
C)  may be harmful if prolonged. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  is related to epinephrine secretion. 
B)  is preparatory in nature. 
C)  may be harmful if prolonged. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Maryam is preparing to give an oral report for her psychology class. Her stomach is tight and she perspires when she thinks about giving the report.
She describes these feelings as stress. This description focuses on stress as

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus. 
B)  response. 
C)  transaction. 
D)  chemical reaction. 
A)  stimulus. 
B)  response. 
C)  transaction. 
D)  chemical reaction.

A stressor may be correctly defined as

Two babies, one 2 months old and the other 19 months old, are stung by bees. The older baby's emotional response is likely to be _ whereas the Younger baby is likely to show _.

Compare and contrast Cannon's fight-or-flight response with Selye's general adaptation syndrome.

Children under five tend to grieve less over the loss of a parent than an adolescent.

The first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome is the stage of resistance.

The assessment of our resources available for coping with an event is called primary appraisal.

The Davises are getting a divorce. Which of the following is the best strategy for helping their children cope with the situation

Research suggests that Indigenous peoples in Canada show lower life expectancies compared to other Canadians, in addition to

The continuous interactions and adjustments between a person and the environment are called

According to the research by Frankenhaeuser and her colleagues, increased catecholamine and cortical secretion is usually associated with experiences Involving

What is one effect of epinephrine and norepinephrine on memory

Negative social behaviours tend to increase when stress is accompanied by

Subjects' scores on the SRRS and illness do not correlate very highly. The best explanation for this finding is

Research has found that excessive workloads are associated with

Krystal has learned that she has a carcinoma that is best treated by a radical surgery that involves removal of her right eye and cheekbone, which Would be quite disfiguring. However, if she doesn't undergo surgery, her Chances of survival are quite poor. Krystal is experiencing

A person's psychological and physiological response to a stressor is called

The effects of local environmental hazards such as the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill have

Discuss the relationship between primary and secondary appraisal.

Walter Cannon proposed that the fight or flight response

Maryam is preparing to give an oral report for her psychology class. Her stomach is tight and she perspires when she thinks about giving the report. She describes these feelings as stress. This description focuses on stress as

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A stressor may be correctly defined as

Two babies, one 2 months old and the other 19 months old, are stung by bees. The older baby's emotional response is likely to be _____ whereas the Younger baby is likely to show _____.

Compare and contrast Cannon's fight-or-flight response with Selye's general adaptation syndrome.

Children under five tend to grieve less over the loss of a parent than an adolescent.

The first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome is the stage of resistance.

The assessment of our resources available for coping with an event is called primary appraisal.

The Davises are getting a divorce. Which of the following is the best strategy for helping their children cope with the situation

Research suggests that Indigenous peoples in Canada show lower life expectancies compared to other Canadians, in addition to

The continuous interactions and adjustments between a person and the environment are called

According to the research by Frankenhaeuser and her colleagues, increased catecholamine and cortical secretion is usually associated with experiences Involving

What is one effect of epinephrine and norepinephrine on memory

Negative social behaviours tend to increase when stress is accompanied by

Subjects' scores on the SRRS and illness do not correlate very highly. The best explanation for this finding is

Research has found that excessive workloads are associated with

Krystal has learned that she has a carcinoma that is best treated by a radical surgery that involves removal of her right eye and cheekbone, which Would be quite disfiguring. However, if she doesn't undergo surgery, her Chances of survival are quite poor. Krystal is experiencing

A person's psychological and physiological response to a stressor is called

The effects of local environmental hazards such as the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill have

Discuss the relationship between primary and secondary appraisal.

Walter Cannon proposed that the fight or flight response

Maryam is preparing to give an oral report for her psychology class. Her stomach is tight and she perspires when she thinks about giving the report. She describes these feelings as stress. This description focuses on stress as

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Substance Use and Abuse

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Life-Threatening Conditions: Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Hivaids

Psychosocial Factors in Aging and Dying

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

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Two babies, one 2 months old and the other 19 months old, are stung by bees. The older baby's emotional response is likely to be _ whereas the Younger baby is likely to show _.