Exam 4: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges

You really want to buy a new home theater system, but your credit cards are maxed out and the rent is due next week. Which type of stressor is this?

Julia discovered that her spouse was cheating on her, and she confronted him about it. After days of arguments, he has moved out. By the end of the week, all she can do is cry herself to sleep. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark, curving road. She felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths. This is an example of a(n)

Research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress

Chronic stress has a strong connection to all of the following medical conditions EXCEPT

A pop quiz in class is an example of

The process of replacing negative thoughts with positive ones is referred to as

Mariah is behind on her coursework because of training for the upcoming tryouts for the swim team. On top of that, she broke up with her boyfriend last week. Monica, her twin sister, does not participate on a sports team and has plenty of time to get her homework done before her boyfriend visits most evenings. Compared to Monica, Mariah is likely to experience

Jake is a good student and seems pretty resilient. He usually gets all of his work completed; if he misses an assignment, he acknowledges it is his own fault. His friends really respect him, but they wish he did not explode so easily over little things. Which of the following is true about Jake?

Exercise reduces stress by

Type A individuals said to have a "toxic core" and an increased risk of heart disease consistently exhibit which characteristic?

Which of the following statements best describes self-esteem?

As part of the stress response, the hormone that stimulates the body to prepare for action is

A personality trait characterized by control, commitment, and the willingness to embrace new challenges is known as psychological hardiness.

You complete weekly practice tests for three months before you are scheduled to take the LSAT. Which method are you using to manage stress?

As Joe prepares to spar with a tae kwon do opponent, his heart rate and respiration rate increase. These are indicators that which branch of the nervous system has been activated?

Which of the following situations might contribute to impaired immune function?

A gland that secretes cortisol is a(n)

Hearing ominous footsteps following you late at night on a campus walking path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?

Which of the following is true about stress?