Question 1

Deep breathing is a technique used in yoga but not in other mind-body practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Cardiovascular disease has been identified as a health consequence of chronic stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Eating healthy foods helps in managing stress,

Accepted Answer

A) because they are easier on the digestive system than junk foods. 
B) especially if they contain sympathomimetics. 
C) although the precise reasons are not fully understood. 
D) because food is comforting and eating can distract one from problems. 
A) because they are easier on the digestive system than junk foods. 
B) especially if they contain sympathomimetics. 
C) although the precise reasons are not fully understood. 
D) because food is comforting and eating can distract one from problems.

Question 5

Brian is considered a Type A personality by his friends because of his history of "road rage" and extreme competitiveness.All the following put him at increased risk for cardiovascular disease EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) his negative beliefs and hostile attitudes toward others. 
B) bouts of anger ranging from irritation to rage. 
C) his actions that often harm others verbally or physically. 
D) his upbeat,glass-half-full approach to life. 
A) his negative beliefs and hostile attitudes toward others. 
B) bouts of anger ranging from irritation to rage. 
C) his actions that often harm others verbally or physically. 
D) his upbeat,glass-half-full approach to life.

Question 6

The part of the brain involved in controlling the body's overall reaction to stress is the

Accepted Answer

A) pituitary gland. 
B) cerebral cortex. 
C) frontal lobe. 
D) hypothalamus. 
A) pituitary gland. 
B) cerebral cortex. 
C) frontal lobe. 
D) hypothalamus.

Question 7

Julia is extremely upset to discover a suggestive e-mail her boyfriend has sent to another woman.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

Luci has worked as a customer service representative for two years.She believes that this job has improved her ability to cope with a variety of stressful situations and is confident in her ability to do so.Luci is exhibiting which of the following personality traits?

Accepted Answer

A) self-efficacy 
B) Type A 
C) Type B 
D) low self-esteem 
A) self-efficacy 
B) Type A 
C) Type B 
D) low self-esteem

Question 9

All of the following are likely to influence your response to stress EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) your past experiences. 
B) your personality. 
C) your friend's level of stress. 
D) your general health status. 
A) your past experiences. 
B) your personality. 
C) your friend's level of stress. 
D) your general health status.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) affirmations. 
B) meditation. 
C) cognitive restructuring. 
D) stress inoculation. 
A) affirmations. 
B) meditation. 
C) cognitive restructuring. 
D) stress inoculation.

Question 11

Which of the following forms of stress management also improves flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A) yoga 
B) deep breathing 
C) biofeedback 
D) visualization 
A) yoga 
B) deep breathing 
C) biofeedback 
D) visualization

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

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

Accepted Answer

A) perfectionism 
B) hostility 
C) ambition 
D) extroversion 
A) perfectionism 
B) hostility 
C) ambition 
D) extroversion

Question 14

The gland that secretes ACTH is the

Accepted Answer

A) adrenal. 
B) pituitary. 
C) thyroid. 
D) thymus. 
A) adrenal. 
B) pituitary. 
C) thyroid. 
D) thymus.

Question 15

Stress management consists of

Accepted Answer

A) finding balance and developing coping strategies. 
B) eliminating all sources of stress. 
C) learning to juggle as many tasks as possible. 
D) firmly controlling reactions to stress. 
A) finding balance and developing coping strategies. 
B) eliminating all sources of stress. 
C) learning to juggle as many tasks as possible. 
D) firmly controlling reactions to stress.

Question 16

Stress caused by not being able to accomplish all tasks and obligations in the time available is known as

Accepted Answer

A) overload. 
B) acute stress. 
C) conflict. 
D) chronic stress. 
A) overload. 
B) acute stress. 
C) conflict. 
D) chronic stress.

Question 17

Hakim walked into his house one summer day and discovered that the air conditioning was not working.He did not get upset because the last time this happened,he found a great repair company that was fast and affordable;he also had a couple of fans that he used to keep cool until the AC was restored.Hakim did not experience excessive stress because

Accepted Answer

A) his appraisal of the stressor told him he could cope with it. 
B) he had a plan in place due to his last experience with the repair company. 
C) he has low self-esteem and knew he could not fix the AC himself. 
D) he has a Type A personality. 
A) his appraisal of the stressor told him he could cope with it. 
B) he had a plan in place due to his last experience with the repair company. 
C) he has low self-esteem and knew he could not fix the AC himself. 
D) he has a Type A personality.

Question 18

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 19

Multitasking is an effective time-management strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine. 
B) cortisol. 
C) thyroxin. 
D) insulin. 
A) epinephrine. 
B) cortisol. 
C) thyroxin. 
D) insulin.

Exam 5: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges

Deep breathing is a technique used in yoga but not in other mind-body practices.

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

Cardiovascular disease has been identified as a health consequence of chronic stress.

Eating healthy foods helps in managing stress,

Brian is considered a Type A personality by his friends because of his history of "road rage" and extreme competitiveness.All the following put him at increased risk for cardiovascular disease EXCEPT

The part of the brain involved in controlling the body's overall reaction to stress is the

Julia is extremely upset to discover a suggestive e-mail her boyfriend has sent to another woman.Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

Luci has worked as a customer service representative for two years.She believes that this job has improved her ability to cope with a variety of stressful situations and is confident in her ability to do so.Luci is exhibiting which of the following personality traits?

All of the following are likely to influence your response to stress EXCEPT

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

Which of the following forms of stress management also improves flexibility?

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

The gland that secretes ACTH is the

Stress management consists of

Stress caused by not being able to accomplish all tasks and obligations in the time available is known as

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

Multitasking is an effective time-management strategy.

The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is

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