Exam 10: Stress and Its Sources

Which personality tends to be impatient,ambitious,and rushed?

Jada has been feeling sad for the past four weeks.She has missed school and refuses to get out of bed or talk about her feelings.Jada is most likely suffering from which of the following?

Type ________ personalities experience increased levels of anxiety,irritation,and depressed mood,and have a threefold increase in risk for certain cardiovascular problems.

A positive stressor can also be called distress.

When the brain senses a stressor,which system is activated?

Another name for oxytocin is epinephrine.

The sympathetic nervous system helps return the body to homeostasis once the threat has passed.

During the stress response,the emotion of fear creates the urge to

Which of the following is NOT an anger-linked health problem?

Susan tends to be introverted,respectful,and easy to please.Which model of personality fits her best?

Discuss how spirituality plays a part in reducing stress.

Which type of coping strategy involves attempting to do something practical and constructive about a stressor?

Anxiety so constant that it interferes with one's ability to function and relax is called

A negative stressor is known as ________.

The cumulative physical damage of chronic exposure to stress hormones is known as the ________ load.

Which of the following is a poor strategy for managing stress?

Which type of communication involves directly standing up for personal rights and expressing thoughts,feelings,and beliefs in an inappropriate manner?

A major underlying cause of stress is

Another name for adrenaline is