Question 1

Which one of the following is a cognitive technique for stress management?

Accepted Answer

A) progressive relaxation 
B) yoga 
C) meditation 
D) thinking constructively 
A) progressive relaxation 
B) yoga 
C) meditation 
D) thinking constructively D

Question 2

Laughter does all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) aid digestion. 
B) release endorphins. 
C) ease pain. 
D) increase blood pressure. 
A) aid digestion. 
B) release endorphins. 
C) ease pain. 
D) increase blood pressure. D

Question 3

Which of the following stress management techniques emphasizes the use of breathing,stretching,and balance?

Accepted Answer

A) meditation 
B) hatha yoga 
C) visualization 
D) progressive relaxation 
A) meditation 
B) hatha yoga 
C) visualization 
D) progressive relaxation B

Question 4

All of the following are TRUE regarding the fight-or-flight reaction EXCEPT that

Accepted Answer

A) it is particularly well suited to coping with modern life. 
B) it enables us to quickly escape from possible injury. 
C) it prepares our bodies to engage in a physical battle. 
D) it enables our bodies to perceive danger more quickly. 
A) it is particularly well suited to coping with modern life. 
B) it enables us to quickly escape from possible injury. 
C) it prepares our bodies to engage in a physical battle. 
D) it enables our bodies to perceive danger more quickly.

Question 5

A person who suppresses anger and feels hopeless has characteristics of which personality type?

Accepted Answer

A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type C 
D) Type D 
A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type C 
D) Type D

Question 6

Biofeedback helps people reduce stress by

Accepted Answer

A) removing the internal and external stressors in their lives. 
B) cleaning the body of toxins. 
C) increasing their muscle strength and flexibility. 
D) making them more aware of their levels of physiological arousal. 
A) removing the internal and external stressors in their lives. 
B) cleaning the body of toxins. 
C) increasing their muscle strength and flexibility. 
D) making them more aware of their levels of physiological arousal.

Question 7

Explain how overcommitment,procrastination,and boredom negatively impact time management.Identify and explain at least two strategies for dealing with each of these issues and managing time more effectively.

Accepted Answer

Overcommitment, procrastination, and bor

Question 8

Consider your living environment (school,work,or home).List three environmental factors that could increase your stress levels.How can you make each factor less stressful?

Accepted Answer

1) Noise pollution: Excessive noise in t

Question 9

Which one of the following character traits is most closely associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) hostility 
B) excitability 
C) lack of purpose 
D) procrastination 
A) hostility 
B) excitability 
C) lack of purpose 
D) procrastination

Question 10

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is activated when a person is exposed to a stressor is the _______________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Type B personalities tend to be schedule driven,competitive,and even hostile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which one of the following is a stressor?

Accepted Answer

A) a bad grade 
B) sweaty palms 
C) a rapid pulse 
D) high fever 
A) a bad grade 
B) sweaty palms 
C) a rapid pulse 
D) high fever

Question 13

Daily hassles such as misplacing your car keys are often greater sources of stress than major life changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which one of the following is NOT a cognitive technique for stress management?

Accepted Answer

A) solving problems 
B) modifying expectations 
C) maintaining positivity 
D) using visualization 
A) solving problems 
B) modifying expectations 
C) maintaining positivity 
D) using visualization

Question 15

The sum of cognitive,behavioral,and emotional tendencies refers to one's

Accepted Answer

A) personality. 
B) wellness. 
C) happiness. 
D) intelligence. 
A) personality. 
B) wellness. 
C) happiness. 
D) intelligence.

Question 16

Which of the following strategies would NOT help alleviate Sue's symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) ignoring the symptoms,because they will go away with time 
B) learning and practicing muscle relaxation 
C) devising a study plan 
D) practicing deep breathing exercises 
A) ignoring the symptoms,because they will go away with time 
B) learning and practicing muscle relaxation 
C) devising a study plan 
D) practicing deep breathing exercises

Question 17

The system of glands,tissues,and cells that helps control body functions by releasing hormones is the

Accepted Answer

A) central nervous system. 
B) endocrine system. 
C) reproductive system. 
D) digestive system. 
A) central nervous system. 
B) endocrine system. 
C) reproductive system. 
D) digestive system.

Question 18

Beth has enrolled in the most difficult course of her college career.Her friend wants to drop the class,but Beth views it as an opportunity for growth.Beth has the trait of hardiness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The physical responses to a stressor are remarkably consistent from person to person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Carey would like to use meditation to help her manage her stress.Using this technique is likely to help her

Accepted Answer

A) tune out the world,temporarily removing sources of stress. 
B) rehearse upcoming events so that stress in her life will be reduced. 
C) analyze the stressors in her life more effectively. 
D) visualize the tasks that need to be completely in a more efficient way. 
A) tune out the world,temporarily removing sources of stress. 
B) rehearse upcoming events so that stress in her life will be reduced. 
C) analyze the stressors in her life more effectively. 
D) visualize the tasks that need to be completely in a more efficient way.

Which one of the following is a cognitive technique for stress management?

Laughter does all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following stress management techniques emphasizes the use of breathing,stretching,and balance?

All of the following are TRUE regarding the fight-or-flight reaction EXCEPT that

A person who suppresses anger and feels hopeless has characteristics of which personality type?

Biofeedback helps people reduce stress by

Explain how overcommitment,procrastination,and boredom negatively impact time management.Identify and explain at least two strategies for dealing with each of these issues and managing time more effectively.

Consider your living environment (school,work,or home).List three environmental factors that could increase your stress levels.How can you make each factor less stressful?

Which one of the following character traits is most closely associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease?

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is activated when a person is exposed to a stressor is the _______________ nervous system.

Type B personalities tend to be schedule driven,competitive,and even hostile.

Which one of the following is a stressor?

Daily hassles such as misplacing your car keys are often greater sources of stress than major life changes.

Which one of the following is NOT a cognitive technique for stress management?

The sum of cognitive,behavioral,and emotional tendencies refers to one's

Which of the following strategies would NOT help alleviate Sue's symptoms?

The system of glands,tissues,and cells that helps control body functions by releasing hormones is the

Beth has enrolled in the most difficult course of her college career.Her friend wants to drop the class,but Beth views it as an opportunity for growth.Beth has the trait of hardiness.

The physical responses to a stressor are remarkably consistent from person to person.

Carey would like to use meditation to help her manage her stress.Using this technique is likely to help her

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Exam 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge

Which one of the following is a cognitive technique for stress management?

Laughter does all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following stress management techniques emphasizes the use of breathing,stretching,and balance?

All of the following are TRUE regarding the fight-or-flight reaction EXCEPT that

A person who suppresses anger and feels hopeless has characteristics of which personality type?

Biofeedback helps people reduce stress by

Explain how overcommitment,procrastination,and boredom negatively impact time management.Identify and explain at least two strategies for dealing with each of these issues and managing time more effectively.

Consider your living environment (school,work,or home).List three environmental factors that could increase your stress levels.How can you make each factor less stressful?

Which one of the following character traits is most closely associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease?

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is activated when a person is exposed to a stressor is the _______________ nervous system.

Type B personalities tend to be schedule driven,competitive,and even hostile.

Which one of the following is a stressor?

Daily hassles such as misplacing your car keys are often greater sources of stress than major life changes.

Which one of the following is NOT a cognitive technique for stress management?

The sum of cognitive,behavioral,and emotional tendencies refers to one's

Which of the following strategies would NOT help alleviate Sue's symptoms?

The system of glands,tissues,and cells that helps control body functions by releasing hormones is the

Beth has enrolled in the most difficult course of her college career.Her friend wants to drop the class,but Beth views it as an opportunity for growth.Beth has the trait of hardiness.

The physical responses to a stressor are remarkably consistent from person to person.

Carey would like to use meditation to help her manage her stress.Using this technique is likely to help her

Taking Charge of Your Health

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

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