Exam 3: Understanding and Copy With Lifes Stressors

An example of an event most likely to be associated with eustress is __________________.

The hypothesis of PNI is that the natural killer T cells are suppressed by the adrenal hormones thus decreasing the ability of the immune response.

You just realized that you have to take two extra courses this term and get all A's if you want to apply for law school.Being in this situation is an example of _____________________.

The part of the nervous system that slows down the body systems that were stimulated by the stress response is called the ________________________.

When a stress is perceived,a person's mind and body will adjust with a/n ______________________.

The hypothalamus is the part of the brain which determines the overall reaction to stressors.

There is the potential to experience stress any time there is change.

Participating in an aerobic dance class three times a week can replenish ______________________.

What is the primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart rate,bronchiole dilation,pupil dilation,and blood diversion?

Overload occurs when an individual experiences excessive time pressures or excessive responsibilities.

An example of downshifting would be _____________________.

Type A personalities are hard-driving,competitive,anxious,and time-driven.

Brenda has 200 text messages,40 emails,and her cell phone is vibrating.She is becoming increasingly alarmed by all of this work piling up.Brenda is being affected by ___________________.

Jake arrived home,only to discover that he'd left his keys on his desk at work.This minor source of stress is known as a/n ______________________.

Elevated levels of adrenal hormones reduce the ability of ________ to aid in immune function.

Learning to laugh and cry are good stress management techniques because ____________________.

You are speeding down the highway in your new car and happen to notice red and blue flashing lights in your rear view mirror.The police car passes you in pursuit of someone else.The physical and mental changes you went through when you thought you were going to get a speeding ticket were what stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome?

Which of the following statements about psychoneuroimmunology is true?

Epinephrine,also called adrenaline,causes stress response reactions such as increased heart rate,increased oxygen intake,and pupil dilation.

Certain professions have higher levels of burnout than others.