Exam 3: Understanding and Copy With Lifes Stressors

Psychologically hardy people are characterized by ___________________.

Sammy has experienced chronic stress and as such,he no longer possesses the physiologic and psychological energy to respond to further stress.At which phase of the GAS is Sammy?

John has asked his new girlfriend Sandra to come to his house for the Thanksgiving holiday.Sandra is trying to adjust to her new dating situation and her boyfriend's request.This situation is known as _____________________.

Sonia uses exercises daily to help reduce her levels of stress from her job and personal life.Exercise reduces stress by ____________________________.

Josée has been having trouble managing her 3 children,her part-time job and her studies.As a result,her financial difficulties have been causing increased levels of _________________.

Research has shown conclusive evidence of the link between the mind's reaction to stress and the function of the immune system.

The autonomic nervous system regulates body functions that we consciously control.

The term describing the process of the brain perceiving a stressor and preparing the body to respond is called ___________________________.

Exercise can reduce stress levels by raising levels of epinephrine in the body.

Over-eating or under-eating can ____________________.

Twice a week after stressful days at work,Chaz goes to relaxation classes.Which of the following is true about the relaxation response his body goes through in class?

The adrenal glands secrete ACTH,which increases heart rate and oxygen intake in order to prepare the body for action.

The thwarting or inhibiting of natural or desired behaviours or goals is a form of psychosocial stress known as _____________________.

The hypothalamus functions as control centre of the sympathetic nervous system and determines the overall response to stress.

Sandy wants to fit into a pair of size 4 designer jeans,just like her friend Zoe.She exercises,and does not eat.This source of stress to be like Zoe is known as ___________________________.

Which of the following is an accurate example of "eustress?"

Sadie experiences nausea and cramping shortly after eating a meal.The hormone responsible for these types of gastric distresses is __________________.

The term which describes the simplification of one's life is known as downshifting

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that slows all the body systems that were stimulated by the stress response is called parasympathetic nervous system.

Laughing or crying can be effective emotional methods to manage stress.