Question 1

Steps you can take to reduce stress include

Accepted Answer

A)  exercising regularly and learning to laugh at life's ups and downs. 
B)  maintaining a strenuous and structured exercise program. 
C)  setting high goals and diligently tracking those goals as part of striving to be the best. 
D)  taking a long time to adapt to change. 
A)  exercising regularly and learning to laugh at life's ups and downs. 
B)  maintaining a strenuous and structured exercise program. 
C)  setting high goals and diligently tracking those goals as part of striving to be the best. 
D)  taking a long time to adapt to change.

Question 2

Megan's neighbor plays her stereo so loudly that Megan cannot concentrate. The loud music is an example of which type of distressor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Natural 
B)  Internal 
C)  Conflict-based 
D)  Background 
A)  Natural 
B)  Internal 
C)  Conflict-based 
D)  Background

Question 3

Regular exercise helps in stress management by

Accepted Answer

A)  improving a person's appearance. 
B)  slowing heart and respiratory rates. 
C)  raising endorphin levels and improving mood. 
D)  raising endorphin levels and increasing the need for sleep. 
A)  improving a person's appearance. 
B)  slowing heart and respiratory rates. 
C)  raising endorphin levels and improving mood. 
D)  raising endorphin levels and increasing the need for sleep.

Question 4

You just realized that you must take two extra courses this quarter and get straight A's if you want to go to law school. This situation is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict. 
B)  pressure. 
C)  change. 
D)  hassles. 
A)  conflict. 
B)  pressure. 
C)  change. 
D)  hassles.

Question 5

Susan was anxious about making a presentation at work. In an effort to overcome her anxiety, she practiced her presentation in front of several friends. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  coping. 
B)  cognitive restructuring. 
C)  stress inoculation. 
D)  dichotomy. 
A)  coping. 
B)  cognitive restructuring. 
C)  stress inoculation. 
D)  dichotomy.

Question 6

As part of the stress response, the hormone epinephrine is released. What are some of the changes that are triggered in the body due to its release?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart and respiratory rates decrease 
B)  Heart and respiratory rates increase 
C)  Digestion speeds up 
D)  Visual perception is decreased 
A)  Heart and respiratory rates decrease 
B)  Heart and respiratory rates increase 
C)  Digestion speeds up 
D)  Visual perception is decreased

Question 7

The function of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is to

Accepted Answer

A)  return the body to a state of homeostasis. 
B)  enable the body to deal with increasing amounts of stress. 
C)  increase the body's awareness of the stress response. 
D)  change the body's response to stress. 
A)  return the body to a state of homeostasis. 
B)  enable the body to deal with increasing amounts of stress. 
C)  increase the body's awareness of the stress response. 
D)  change the body's response to stress.

Question 8

Both eustress and distress can trigger the fight-or-flight response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The balance or equilibrium of all body systems is known as homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Selena and Lucy are servers in the same restaurant. Selena finds the job stimulating and enjoys the fast pace. Lucy, on the other hand, finds the work stressful and exhausting. Which internal factor explains their different perceptions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appraisal 
B)  Self-esteem 
C)  Ideation 
D)  Self-efficacy 
A)  Appraisal 
B)  Self-esteem 
C)  Ideation 
D)  Self-efficacy

Question 11

Health care professionals who work long hours are particularly prone to stress, overload, and burnout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Students from other countries who attend college in the United States without a strong social support network will likely experience more stress-related illnesses than American students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A student who gets good grades, is president of her sorority, and works 25 hours a week at her job would likely be experiencing stress due to

Accepted Answer

A)  hassles. 
B)  coping. 
C)  overload. 
D)  conflict. 
A)  hassles. 
B)  coping. 
C)  overload. 
D)  conflict.

Question 14

An example of an event that is likely to be associated with eustress is

Accepted Answer

A)  bouncing several checks. 
B)  getting sick right before finals. 
C)  getting a promotion at work. 
D)  forgetting to complete an assignment. 
A)  bouncing several checks. 
B)  getting sick right before finals. 
C)  getting a promotion at work. 
D)  forgetting to complete an assignment.

Question 15

The parasympathetic nervous system initiates the body's fight-or-flight response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Among college students, stress related to academic performance is often associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  a tendency toward hypertension. 
B)  increased need for professional counseling. 
C)  more frequent upper respiratory tract infections. 
D)  substance abuse. 
A)  a tendency toward hypertension. 
B)  increased need for professional counseling. 
C)  more frequent upper respiratory tract infections. 
D)  substance abuse.

Question 17

The reaction that occurs in our bodies when we perceive danger is the

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm response. 
B)  fight-or-flight response. 
C)  adaptation response. 
D)  resistance response. 
A)  alarm response. 
B)  fight-or-flight response. 
C)  adaptation response. 
D)  resistance response.

Question 18

A school examination is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  stressor. 
B)  response. 
C)  problem. 
D)  antidote to stress. 
A)  stressor. 
B)  response. 
C)  problem. 
D)  antidote to stress.

Question 19

Sasha wakes up suddenly when she hears a strange noise. After a few moments, she realizes that the noise was caused by her cat jumping up on her dresser and not an intruder. Which part of Sasha's nervous system is responsible for slowing the body functions that were stimulated by her stress response?

Accepted Answer

A)  Central nervous system 
B)  Peripheral nervous system 
C)  Sympathetic nervous system 
D)  Parasympathetic nervous system 
A)  Central nervous system 
B)  Peripheral nervous system 
C)  Sympathetic nervous system 
D)  Parasympathetic nervous system

Question 20

Low self-esteem and low self-efficacy are which type of stressors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal 
B)  External 
C)  Background 
D)  Environmental 
A)  Internal 
B)  External 
C)  Background 
D)  Environmental

Exam 3: Managing Stress and Coping With Life's Challenges

Steps you can take to reduce stress include

Megan's neighbor plays her stereo so loudly that Megan cannot concentrate. The loud music is an example of which type of distressor?

Regular exercise helps in stress management by

You just realized that you must take two extra courses this quarter and get straight A's if you want to go to law school. This situation is an example of

Susan was anxious about making a presentation at work. In an effort to overcome her anxiety, she practiced her presentation in front of several friends. This is an example of

As part of the stress response, the hormone epinephrine is released. What are some of the changes that are triggered in the body due to its release?

The function of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is to

Both eustress and distress can trigger the fight-or-flight response.

The balance or equilibrium of all body systems is known as homeostasis.

Selena and Lucy are servers in the same restaurant. Selena finds the job stimulating and enjoys the fast pace. Lucy, on the other hand, finds the work stressful and exhausting. Which internal factor explains their different perceptions?

Health care professionals who work long hours are particularly prone to stress, overload, and burnout.

Students from other countries who attend college in the United States without a strong social support network will likely experience more stress-related illnesses than American students.

A student who gets good grades, is president of her sorority, and works 25 hours a week at her job would likely be experiencing stress due to

An example of an event that is likely to be associated with eustress is

The parasympathetic nervous system initiates the body's fight-or-flight response.

Among college students, stress related to academic performance is often associated with

The reaction that occurs in our bodies when we perceive danger is the

A school examination is an example of a(n)

Low self-esteem and low self-efficacy are which type of stressors?

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