Exam 10: Stress, Health, and Coping: Dealing With Life

What is the correct sequence of stages in the general adaptation syndrome?

Sharon is regularly abused by her husband. Her perceived lack of control in the situation prevents her from leaving him. This is known as ________.

________ social support is the subjective sense that support is available should it be needed.

Bluma hates making decisions, especially about things she does not like. Her mom wants her to either mow the lawn or clean her room this weekend. This is an example of ________ conflict.

Jerry, a hostile person, is likely to have a higher heart rate and blood pressure ________.

Because stress can impair the functioning of white blood cells, it plays an important role in ________.

The stimulant MDMA is more commonly known as ________.

Which emotion is associated with greater likelihood of heart disease?

Cognitive appraisal is comprised of two phases.

Describe and provide an example for each of the three types of internal conflicts.

What are some environmental factors that can increase the likelihood of aggression?

Steven doesn't think that his actions will help change his stressful job. Instead, he adopts the "smile-the world looks brighter when you do" coping style to deal with his stress. He uses what type of coping style?

John will likely experience REM rebound tonight if he __________________.

Jacinta finds applying for graduate school to be frustrating. She believes that the entire process is random. As such, this example highlights the role of ________ in coping.

Fabiana is beginning to realize that so-called surprise quizzes in her math class really aren't too much of a surprise at all because they tend to occur every week. Accordingly, she accepts that fact and regularly reviews the course material. This example best illustrates that ________.

Hostility is a lifelong trait.

Which of the following is an example of an avoidance-avoidance conflict?

Eric has an overinflated, unjustified positive view of himself. He thinks that he is good at everything he does. He would be considered a(n) ________.

Disconnecting tissue in the frontal lobe from the brainstem and the limbic system may result in a person never dreaming again.

The Type A behavior pattern is a significant predictor of ________.