Question 1

Selye used the term eustress to describe

Accepted Answer

A)  the most unpleasant form of stress. 
B)  the first stage in the stress reaction. 
C)  stress resulting from pleasant events in one's life. 
D)  stress whose onset is delayed following exposure to a stressor. 
A)  the most unpleasant form of stress. 
B)  the first stage in the stress reaction. 
C)  stress resulting from pleasant events in one's life. 
D)  stress whose onset is delayed following exposure to a stressor.

Question 2

The body's attempt to reestablish internal equilibrium occurs in which stage of Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm 
B)  recovery 
C)  resistance 
D)  exhaustion 
A)  alarm 
B)  recovery 
C)  resistance 
D)  exhaustion

Question 3

Which of the following is needed by the body to free up energy stores in response to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine 
B)  ACTH 
C)  cortisol 
D)  adrenaline 
A)  epinephrine 
B)  ACTH 
C)  cortisol 
D)  adrenaline

Question 4

When all the psychological and physical resources we rely on to deal with stress are used up, this is called exhaustion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Long-lasting stress or experiencing multiple stressors simultaneously

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A)  enhances the body's immune system. 
B)  has little effect on overall health. 
C)  increases one's quality of life. 
D)  compromises the immune system. 
A)  enhances the body's immune system. 
B)  has little effect on overall health. 
C)  increases one's quality of life. 
D)  compromises the immune system.

Question 6

Keith fits his studies into whatever time slots are open in a day. He is not happy with his grades. What must he do FIRST to improve his studies? He must

Accepted Answer

A)  cut back on recreation. 
B)  ask his instructor for help. 
C)  determine how much time he really spends studying. 
D)  group his current study periods into fewer, larger blocks. 
A)  cut back on recreation. 
B)  ask his instructor for help. 
C)  determine how much time he really spends studying. 
D)  group his current study periods into fewer, larger blocks.

Question 7

Muscular tension including spasms and cramps is a problem commonly associated with stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What role does negative stress play in disease process? Stress

Accepted Answer

A)  does not cause disease, it simply makes disease symptoms worse. 
B)  weakens the body, making it more susceptible to disease. 
C)  stimulates the proliferation of viruses in a host. 
D)  has no role in disease transmission. 
A)  does not cause disease, it simply makes disease symptoms worse. 
B)  weakens the body, making it more susceptible to disease. 
C)  stimulates the proliferation of viruses in a host. 
D)  has no role in disease transmission.

Question 9

ACTH is produced by the pituitary gland for the purpose of stimulating adrenal gland secretions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE about stress and immune system function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prolonged stress diminishes the immune response. 
B)  Early in the stress response, white blood cell activity is suppressed. 
C)  Frequent exposure to stressors can strengthen the immune system. 
D)  Frequent exposure to stressors builds an immunity to stress. 
A)  Prolonged stress diminishes the immune response. 
B)  Early in the stress response, white blood cell activity is suppressed. 
C)  Frequent exposure to stressors can strengthen the immune system. 
D)  Frequent exposure to stressors builds an immunity to stress.

Question 11

Selye's term for unpleasant and destructive stress is

Accepted Answer

A)  terminal stress. 
B)  constress. 
C)  anastress. 
D)  distress. 
A)  terminal stress. 
B)  constress. 
C)  anastress. 
D)  distress.

Question 12

One of the procedures your text recommends for managing your time is to

Accepted Answer

A)  get out of bed earlier. 
B)  analyze how you are spending your time. 
C)  divide your time into five-minute blocks. 
D)  try to get a start on several new activities daily. 
A)  get out of bed earlier. 
B)  analyze how you are spending your time. 
C)  divide your time into five-minute blocks. 
D)  try to get a start on several new activities daily.

Question 13

Balancing work, home, and school are common stressors among college students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The biggest factor in determining whether you experience stress as positive or negative is

Accepted Answer

A)  how you respond to it. 
B)  whether you were expecting it. 
C)  whether it involves physical pain. 
D)  whether the stressor is physical or emotional. 
A)  how you respond to it. 
B)  whether you were expecting it. 
C)  whether it involves physical pain. 
D)  whether the stressor is physical or emotional.

Question 15

Exercise can reduce stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The basic role of the alarm stage in the stress response is to

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent the onset of exhaustion. 
B)  trigger the fight-or-flight response. 
C)  restore equilibrium as soon as possible. 
D)  protect the body from chronic stress. 
A)  prevent the onset of exhaustion. 
B)  trigger the fight-or-flight response. 
C)  restore equilibrium as soon as possible. 
D)  protect the body from chronic stress.

Question 17

An individual procrastinates because he or she

Accepted Answer

A)  is lazy and unmotivated. 
B)  has too much time on his or her hands. 
C)  is able to perform better on a task if he or she waits. 
D)  is delaying the task because he or she dreads doing it. 
A)  is lazy and unmotivated. 
B)  has too much time on his or her hands. 
C)  is able to perform better on a task if he or she waits. 
D)  is delaying the task because he or she dreads doing it.

Selye used the term eustress to describe

The body's attempt to reestablish internal equilibrium occurs in which stage of Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

Which of the following is needed by the body to free up energy stores in response to stress?

When all the psychological and physical resources we rely on to deal with stress are used up, this is called exhaustion.

Long-lasting stress or experiencing multiple stressors simultaneously

Keith fits his studies into whatever time slots are open in a day. He is not happy with his grades. What must he do FIRST to improve his studies? He must

Muscular tension including spasms and cramps is a problem commonly associated with stress.

What role does negative stress play in disease process? Stress

ACTH is produced by the pituitary gland for the purpose of stimulating adrenal gland secretions.

Which of the following is TRUE about stress and immune system function?

Selye's term for unpleasant and destructive stress is

One of the procedures your text recommends for managing your time is to

Balancing work, home, and school are common stressors among college students.

The biggest factor in determining whether you experience stress as positive or negative is

Exercise can reduce stress.

The basic role of the alarm stage in the stress response is to

An individual procrastinates because he or she

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Selye used the term eustress to describe

The body's attempt to reestablish internal equilibrium occurs in which stage of Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

Which of the following is needed by the body to free up energy stores in response to stress?

When all the psychological and physical resources we rely on to deal with stress are used up, this is called exhaustion.

Long-lasting stress or experiencing multiple stressors simultaneously

Keith fits his studies into whatever time slots are open in a day. He is not happy with his grades. What must he do FIRST to improve his studies? He must

Muscular tension including spasms and cramps is a problem commonly associated with stress.

What role does negative stress play in disease process? Stress

ACTH is produced by the pituitary gland for the purpose of stimulating adrenal gland secretions.

Which of the following is TRUE about stress and immune system function?

Selye's term for unpleasant and destructive stress is

One of the procedures your text recommends for managing your time is to

Balancing work, home, and school are common stressors among college students.

The biggest factor in determining whether you experience stress as positive or negative is

Exercise can reduce stress.

The basic role of the alarm stage in the stress response is to

An individual procrastinates because he or she

Shaping Your Health

Achieving Psychological Health

Becoming Physically Fit

Understanding Nutrition and Your Diet

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Making Decisions About Drug Use

Taking Control of Alcohol Use

Rejecting Tobacco Use

Enhancing Your Cardiovascular Health

Living With Cancer

Managing Chronic Conditions

Preventing Infectious Diseases

Exploring the Origins of Sexuality

Understanding Sexual Behavior and Relationships

Managing Your Fertility

Becoming a Parent

Becoming an Informed Health Care Consumer

Preventing Injuries

The Environment and Your Health

Accepting Dying and Death

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