Question 1

When does having a Type A personality increase a person's risk for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

When people with Type A person

Question 2

College freshmen living away from home for the first time may face a variety of conflicts due to differences between their own values and beliefs and those of

Accepted Answer

A)  their professors 
B)  their parents and new people they encounter. 
C)  their parents and their long-time friends 
D)  celebrities they admire 
A)  their professors 
B)  their parents and new people they encounter. 
C)  their parents and their long-time friends 
D)  celebrities they admire

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress management consists of finding balance and developing coping strategies. 
B)  The goal of stress management is to eliminate all sources of stress. 
C)  The goal of stress management is to learn to juggle as many tasks as possible. 
D)  The goal of stress management is to learn to rigidly control reactions to stress. 
A)  Stress management consists of finding balance and developing coping strategies. 
B)  The goal of stress management is to eliminate all sources of stress. 
C)  The goal of stress management is to learn to juggle as many tasks as possible. 
D)  The goal of stress management is to learn to rigidly control reactions to stress.

Question 4

The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptation. 
B)  eustress. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  recovery. 
A)  adaptation. 
B)  eustress. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  recovery.

Question 5

Which of the following is a time management tip that can reduce stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Let your mail pile up and only look at it once a week. 
B)  Make a daily list of tasks and prioritize them. 
C)  Take a day off even if you have assignments due. 
D)  Only clean up clutter when you have enough time to do it right. 
A)  Let your mail pile up and only look at it once a week. 
B)  Make a daily list of tasks and prioritize them. 
C)  Take a day off even if you have assignments due. 
D)  Only clean up clutter when you have enough time to do it right.

Question 6

When we are forced to choose between two or more competing desires, motives, behaviors, or impulses, which process is occurring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Doubt 
B)  Control 
C)  Adaptation 
D)  Conflict 
A)  Doubt 
B)  Control 
C)  Adaptation 
D)  Conflict

Question 7

Improving time management does not seem to have much of an effect on the stress levels of students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a useful strategy to prevent explosive anger?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have a couple of beers with friends to take your mind off the issue. 
B)  Avoid all situations that provoke anger. 
C)  Pound on something soft, like a pillow. 
D)  Develop realistic expectations of yourself and others. 
A)  Have a couple of beers with friends to take your mind off the issue. 
B)  Avoid all situations that provoke anger. 
C)  Pound on something soft, like a pillow. 
D)  Develop realistic expectations of yourself and others.

Question 9

Stress can have a positive physical impact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by taking a practice test every night before he goes out with his buddies. Jeff is

Accepted Answer

A)  using the technique of stress inoculation. 
B)  restructuring his thinking patterns. 
C)  increasing his level of stress before the test. 
D)  using alcohol as a coping mechanism to relax. 
A)  using the technique of stress inoculation. 
B)  restructuring his thinking patterns. 
C)  increasing his level of stress before the test. 
D)  using alcohol as a coping mechanism to relax.

Question 11

Rudy lives behind the train depot in a cheap apartment in a run-down building. He gets quite a few upper respiratory infections, and he suspects that these could be related to mold or toxic substances in the building. His recurrent illnesses are likely due to

Accepted Answer

A)  a major immune disorder. 
B)  background distressors. 
C)  his incessant worrying. 
D)  technostress. 
A)  a major immune disorder. 
B)  background distressors. 
C)  his incessant worrying. 
D)  technostress.

Question 12

Ken is the new pastor at a local church. He is both nervous and excited about his new post and is looking forward to meeting all the members of his new congregation. This process will take some time and effort, but he is convinced that it will help him learn how to serve them better. Ken's situation is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  distress. 
B)  anticipation. 
C)  eustress. 
D)  reactivity. 
A)  distress. 
B)  anticipation. 
C)  eustress. 
D)  reactivity.

Question 13

You have to make a college choice by the end of the month, and you have been accepted by three schools. Your parents want you to go to the same state university that they attended, but you are more interested in a small, private college known for their excellent drama department. Which type of stressor is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pressure 
B)  Change 
C)  Conflict 
D)  Hassle 
A)  Pressure 
B)  Change 
C)  Conflict 
D)  Hassle

Question 14

A person's perception of stress may have as much impact as an actual stressor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ability of the immune system to respond to assaults is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  immunocompetence. 
B)  adaptation. 
C)  immunity. 
D)  defense. 
A)  immunocompetence. 
B)  adaptation. 
C)  immunity. 
D)  defense.

Question 16

All of the following are effective stress management techniques EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  deliberately shifting from negative to positive thoughts. 
B)  relaxing with a double espresso at your favorite coffee shop. 
C)  managing your time well. 
D)  joining a friend for a daily lunchtime walk. 
A)  deliberately shifting from negative to positive thoughts. 
B)  relaxing with a double espresso at your favorite coffee shop. 
C)  managing your time well. 
D)  joining a friend for a daily lunchtime walk.

Question 17

Before taking her biology final, Jessie experienced abdominal pain and nausea, but these symptoms weren't caused by a gastrointestinal virus. Stress could contribute to these symptoms by

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing blood flow to her digestive organs. 
B)  increasing the production of insulin. 
C)  increasing her heart rate. 
D)  decreasing blood flow to her digestive organs. 
A)  increasing blood flow to her digestive organs. 
B)  increasing the production of insulin. 
C)  increasing her heart rate. 
D)  decreasing blood flow to her digestive organs.

Question 18

A sense of being overwhelmed by perceived obligations to stay connected online is

Accepted Answer

A)  distress. 
B)  acute stress. 
C)  technostress. 
D)  chronic stress. 
A)  distress. 
B)  acute stress. 
C)  technostress. 
D)  chronic stress.

Question 19

Stress can negatively affect a person's libido, regardless of age or gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following characteristics of a Type A personality have been determined to be the most detrimental to health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being time-driven and perfectionistic 
B)  Having a hard-driving approach to tasks and life in general 
C)  Being highly competitive 
D)  Having a tendency toward anger and hostility 
A)  Being time-driven and perfectionistic 
B)  Having a hard-driving approach to tasks and life in general 
C)  Being highly competitive 
D)  Having a tendency toward anger and hostility

When does having a Type A personality increase a person's risk for cardiovascular disease?

College freshmen living away from home for the first time may face a variety of conflicts due to differences between their own values and beliefs and those of

Which of the following statements is true?

The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is

Which of the following is a time management tip that can reduce stress?

When we are forced to choose between two or more competing desires, motives, behaviors, or impulses, which process is occurring?

Improving time management does not seem to have much of an effect on the stress levels of students.

Which of the following is a useful strategy to prevent explosive anger?

Stress can have a positive physical impact.

Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by taking a practice test every night before he goes out with his buddies. Jeff is

Rudy lives behind the train depot in a cheap apartment in a run-down building. He gets quite a few upper respiratory infections, and he suspects that these could be related to mold or toxic substances in the building. His recurrent illnesses are likely due to

A person's perception of stress may have as much impact as an actual stressor.

The ability of the immune system to respond to assaults is known as

All of the following are effective stress management techniques EXCEPT

Before taking her biology final, Jessie experienced abdominal pain and nausea, but these symptoms weren't caused by a gastrointestinal virus. Stress could contribute to these symptoms by

A sense of being overwhelmed by perceived obligations to stay connected online is

Stress can negatively affect a person's libido, regardless of age or gender.

Which of the following characteristics of a Type A personality have been determined to be the most detrimental to health?

Accessing Your Health

Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

Cultivating Your Spiritual Health

Improving Your Sleep

Preventing Violence and Injury

Building Healthy Relationships and Understanding Sexuality

Considering Your Reproductive Choices

Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse

Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending Tobacco Use

Eating for a Healthier You

Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Enhancing Your Body Image

Improving Your Personal Fitness

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

Protecting Against Infectious and Noninfectious Diseases

Preparing for Aging Death and Dying

Environmental Health

Making Smart Health Care Choices

Understanding Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Exam 4: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges

When does having a Type A personality increase a person's risk for cardiovascular disease?

College freshmen living away from home for the first time may face a variety of conflicts due to differences between their own values and beliefs and those of

Which of the following statements is true?

The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is

Which of the following is a time management tip that can reduce stress?

When we are forced to choose between two or more competing desires, motives, behaviors, or impulses, which process is occurring?

Improving time management does not seem to have much of an effect on the stress levels of students.

Which of the following is a useful strategy to prevent explosive anger?

Stress can have a positive physical impact.

Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by taking a practice test every night before he goes out with his buddies. Jeff is

Rudy lives behind the train depot in a cheap apartment in a run-down building. He gets quite a few upper respiratory infections, and he suspects that these could be related to mold or toxic substances in the building. His recurrent illnesses are likely due to

A person's perception of stress may have as much impact as an actual stressor.

The ability of the immune system to respond to assaults is known as

All of the following are effective stress management techniques EXCEPT

Before taking her biology final, Jessie experienced abdominal pain and nausea, but these symptoms weren't caused by a gastrointestinal virus. Stress could contribute to these symptoms by

A sense of being overwhelmed by perceived obligations to stay connected online is

Stress can negatively affect a person's libido, regardless of age or gender.

Which of the following characteristics of a Type A personality have been determined to be the most detrimental to health?

Accessing Your Health

Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

Cultivating Your Spiritual Health

Improving Your Sleep

Preventing Violence and Injury

Building Healthy Relationships and Understanding Sexuality

Considering Your Reproductive Choices

Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse

Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending Tobacco Use

Eating for a Healthier You

Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Enhancing Your Body Image

Improving Your Personal Fitness

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

Protecting Against Infectious and Noninfectious Diseases

Preparing for Aging Death and Dying

Environmental Health

Making Smart Health Care Choices

Understanding Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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