Question 1

An example of an event likely to be associated with distress is

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A) bouncing several checks. 
B) the end of final exam week. 
C) getting the highest score on a difficult exam. 
D) completing an assignment. 
A) bouncing several checks. 
B) the end of final exam week. 
C) getting the highest score on a difficult exam. 
D) completing an assignment.

Question 2

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

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A) parasympathetic 
B) episodic 
C) sympathetic 
D) central 
A) parasympathetic 
B) episodic 
C) sympathetic 
D) central

Question 3

David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke.This most likely caused him to experience

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A) insomnia. 
B) the flight-or-fight response. 
C) the adaptation syndrome. 
D) the resistance response. 
A) insomnia. 
B) the flight-or-fight response. 
C) the adaptation syndrome. 
D) the resistance response.

Question 4

Downshifting refers to the process of

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A) using meditation to combat the stress response. 
B) taking steps to simplify one's life. 
C) deliberately completing tasks at a slower pace. 
D) allowing passivity to take over as a result of stress. 
A) using meditation to combat the stress response. 
B) taking steps to simplify one's life. 
C) deliberately completing tasks at a slower pace. 
D) allowing passivity to take over as a result of stress.

Question 5

Stress is thought to be related to an increased risk for type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

You really want to buy an expensive software program to help you with coursework,but your credit cards are maxed out and the rent is due next week.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 7

After Julia discovers the suggestive e-mail her boyfriend sent to another woman,she considers how to confront him about it.Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Sometimes expressing anger assertively can be healthful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Relationships can cause stress in all the following ways EXCEPT

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A) excitement and eustress in the early stages of a new relationship. 
B) aspiring to be the best one can be. 
C) competition and conflicts with work colleagues. 
D) lowered self-esteem from high expectations with low control. 
A) excitement and eustress in the early stages of a new relationship. 
B) aspiring to be the best one can be. 
C) competition and conflicts with work colleagues. 
D) lowered self-esteem from high expectations with low control.

Question 10

The three phases of the general adaptation syndrome are alarm,resistance,and exhaustion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Exercise reduces stress primarily by

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A) suppressing endocrine function. 
B) increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones. 
C) providing a therapeutic way to reduce or eliminate pain. 
D) expanding aerobic capacity. 
A) suppressing endocrine function. 
B) increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones. 
C) providing a therapeutic way to reduce or eliminate pain. 
D) expanding aerobic capacity.

Question 12

The body's attempt to restore homeostasis in the aftermath of a stress response is a(n)________ response.

Accepted Answer

A) fight-or-flight 
B) biological 
C) sympathetic 
D) adaptive 
A) fight-or-flight 
B) biological 
C) sympathetic 
D) adaptive

Question 13

Which of the following categories describes the small stressors,frustrations,and petty annoyances that collectively can add up to a higher level of stress?

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A) adjustments 
B) hassles 
C) pressures 
D) choices 
A) adjustments 
B) hassles 
C) pressures 
D) choices

Question 14

Meditation has been proven effective in managing stress.Which of the following is NOT true about meditation?

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A) There is only one meditation style that is considered effective. 
B) Meditation allows the body to relax while the mind is focused. 
C) Meditation involves some method of calming and focusing the mind. 
D) It usually takes some effort and patience to learn to meditate. 
A) There is only one meditation style that is considered effective. 
B) Meditation allows the body to relax while the mind is focused. 
C) Meditation involves some method of calming and focusing the mind. 
D) It usually takes some effort and patience to learn to meditate.

Question 15

Which of the following hormones might contribute to the "Freshman 15"-the tendency to gain about 15 pounds during the first year of college?

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A) testosterone 
B) estrogen 
C) cortisol 
D) epinephrine 
A) testosterone 
B) estrogen 
C) cortisol 
D) epinephrine

Question 16

Psychoneuroimmunology is the scientific study of the interrelationships of mind and body on the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One reason the Type A personality theory has been debated is that

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A) the early research had serious methodological flaws. 
B) most people have either Type A or Type B personalities. 
C) not all Type A people experience negative health consequences. 
D) most people have either Type C or Type D personalities. 
A) the early research had serious methodological flaws. 
B) most people have either Type A or Type B personalities. 
C) not all Type A people experience negative health consequences. 
D) most people have either Type C or Type D personalities.

Question 18

Jo has been seeing a stress-management counselor since she moved to a new city to attend college.Which of the following is the most likely recommendation of the counselor?

Accepted Answer

A) Keep reminding yourself that you should be able to handle this. 
B) Work to maintain healthy relationships with family members and old friends,while also cultivating new sources of social support. 
C) Drop one of more classes or extracurricular activities to open up more time to relax. 
D) Treat yourself to a favorite meal or dessert when you're feeling particularly stressed. 
A) Keep reminding yourself that you should be able to handle this. 
B) Work to maintain healthy relationships with family members and old friends,while also cultivating new sources of social support. 
C) Drop one of more classes or extracurricular activities to open up more time to relax. 
D) Treat yourself to a favorite meal or dessert when you're feeling particularly stressed.

Question 19

Explain what research has indicated about the links between stress and mental illness.

Accepted Answer

Studies have linked high levels of stres

Question 20

A pop quiz in class is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) chronic stress. 
B) a stressor. 
C) a frustration. 
D) eustress. 
A) chronic stress. 
B) a stressor. 
C) a frustration. 
D) eustress.

Exam 5: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges

An example of an event likely to be associated with distress is

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

David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke.This most likely caused him to experience

Downshifting refers to the process of

Stress is thought to be related to an increased risk for type 2 diabetes.

You really want to buy an expensive software program to help you with coursework,but your credit cards are maxed out and the rent is due next week.Which type of stressor is this?

After Julia discovers the suggestive e-mail her boyfriend sent to another woman,she considers how to confront him about it.Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

Sometimes expressing anger assertively can be healthful.

Relationships can cause stress in all the following ways EXCEPT

The three phases of the general adaptation syndrome are alarm,resistance,and exhaustion.

Exercise reduces stress primarily by

The body's attempt to restore homeostasis in the aftermath of a stress response is a(n)________ response.

Which of the following categories describes the small stressors,frustrations,and petty annoyances that collectively can add up to a higher level of stress?

Meditation has been proven effective in managing stress.Which of the following is NOT true about meditation?

Which of the following hormones might contribute to the "Freshman 15"-the tendency to gain about 15 pounds during the first year of college?

Psychoneuroimmunology is the scientific study of the interrelationships of mind and body on the immune system.

One reason the Type A personality theory has been debated is that

Jo has been seeing a stress-management counselor since she moved to a new city to attend college.Which of the following is the most likely recommendation of the counselor?

Explain what research has indicated about the links between stress and mental illness.

A pop quiz in class is an example of

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