Question 1

Transgenerational trauma refers specifically to

Accepted Answer

A)  the long-term impact of stress within individuals. 
B)  chronic stress experienced by a particular culture. 
C)  trauma experienced by earlier generations of a population that has an impact on subsequent generations. 
D)  chronic stress experienced by earlier generations of a population. 
A)  the long-term impact of stress within individuals. 
B)  chronic stress experienced by a particular culture. 
C)  trauma experienced by earlier generations of a population that has an impact on subsequent generations. 
D)  chronic stress experienced by earlier generations of a population.

Question 2

As a rule, life transitions are not stressful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In their study of the relationship of achievement tests in elementary school to stress, Tennes and Kreye found that stress significantly increased for

Accepted Answer

A)  all children on test days. 
B)  children with above average intelligence but not for those with low intelligence. 
C)  children with low intelligence but not for those with above average intelligence. 
D)  none of the children showed increased stress on test days. 
A)  all children on test days. 
B)  children with above average intelligence but not for those with low intelligence. 
C)  children with low intelligence but not for those with above average intelligence. 
D)  none of the children showed increased stress on test days.

Question 4

The sympathetic nervous system and the endocrine system directly mediate

Accepted Answer

A)  only a few of our noticeable stress reactions. 
B)  physiological reactions to stress. 
C)  cognitive stress reactions. 
D)  primary but not secondary appraisals. 
A)  only a few of our noticeable stress reactions. 
B)  physiological reactions to stress. 
C)  cognitive stress reactions. 
D)  primary but not secondary appraisals.

Question 5

According to the research by Frankenhaeuser and her colleagues, increased catecholamine and cortial secretion is usually associated with experiences
Involving

Accepted Answer

A)  effort with distress. 
B)  effort without distress. 
C)  distress without effort. 
D)  neither effort or distress. 
A)  effort with distress. 
B)  effort without distress. 
C)  distress without effort. 
D)  neither effort or distress.

Question 6

A cognitive appraisal is necessary in order for stress to occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Albert Ellis believes that a person's irrational beliefs increase their
stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The three types of conflict are approach/approach, approach/avoidance
and avoidance/avoidance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Using concepts from the text to answer this question, what stress factors might be affecting your performance on this exam?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using concepts from the text to answer...

Question 10

Negative social behaviours tend to increase when stress is accompanied by

Accepted Answer

A)  depression. 
B)  anger. 
C)  resistance. 
D)  poor impulse control. 
A)  depression. 
B)  anger. 
C)  resistance. 
D)  poor impulse control.

Question 11

Selye believed that the physiological pattern of response to different
types of stress was the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following conclusions has been reached by studies of people's empathizing with other individuals in stressful situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  People can experience stress vicariously. 
B)  Empathic stress reactions depend on primary appraisal. 
C)  Vicarious stress is unaffected by appraisal processes. 
D)  Both a and b. 
A)  People can experience stress vicariously. 
B)  Empathic stress reactions depend on primary appraisal. 
C)  Vicarious stress is unaffected by appraisal processes. 
D)  Both a and b.

Question 13

One example of a vicarious transaction that might cause stress would be

Accepted Answer

A)  fighting in a boxing match. 
B)  watching a couple argue at a party. 
C)  arguing with a bank teller over the balance of your checking account. 
D)  failing a midterm exam. 
A)  fighting in a boxing match. 
B)  watching a couple argue at a party. 
C)  arguing with a bank teller over the balance of your checking account. 
D)  failing a midterm exam.

Question 14

The best way of summarizing the relationship of stress to health is

Accepted Answer

A)  stress and health are consistently and strongly related 
B)  stress and health are unrelated 
C) stress and health are consistently and moderately related. 
D)  stress is the primary component in the development of illness. 
A)  stress and health are consistently and strongly related 
B)  stress and health are unrelated 
C) stress and health are consistently and moderately related. 
D)  stress is the primary component in the development of illness.

Question 15

The correct sequence of stages in the general adaptation syndrome is

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm, resistance, exhaustion. 
B)  resistance, alarm, exhaustion. 
C)  alarm, exhaustion, resistance. 
D)  exhaustion, resistance, alarm. 
A)  alarm, resistance, exhaustion. 
B)  resistance, alarm, exhaustion. 
C)  alarm, exhaustion, resistance. 
D)  exhaustion, resistance, alarm.

Question 16

Assessing a potentially stressful event in comparison to previous personal situations is called

Accepted Answer

A)  primary appraisal. 
B)  secondary appraisal. 
C)  threat impact analysis. 
D)  rational emotion. 
A)  primary appraisal. 
B)  secondary appraisal. 
C)  threat impact analysis. 
D)  rational emotion.

Question 17

Crossover occurs when

Accepted Answer

A) work stress is carried home by an individual. 
B)  work stress is carried to work by an individual. 
C)  work stress is carried home and affects someone else in the home. 
D)  work stress is carried home and is still felt the next day. 
A) work stress is carried home by an individual. 
B)  work stress is carried to work by an individual. 
C)  work stress is carried home and affects someone else in the home. 
D)  work stress is carried home and is still felt the next day.

Question 18

People with positive self?esteem may experience less stress because

Accepted Answer

A)  demands are perceived as challenges rather than threats. 
B)  threatening situations are more highly motivating to these individuals. 
C)  people with good self?esteem have slower physiological responses to stressful situations. 
D)  they have an overly inflated sense of self-confidence. 
A)  demands are perceived as challenges rather than threats. 
B)  threatening situations are more highly motivating to these individuals. 
C)  people with good self?esteem have slower physiological responses to stressful situations. 
D)  they have an overly inflated sense of self-confidence.

Question 19

Maryam is preparing to give an oral report for her psychology class.Her stomach is tight and she perspires when she thinks about giving the report.
She describes these feelings as stress.This description focuses on stress as

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus. 
B)  response. 
C)  transaction. 
D)  chemical reaction. 
A)  stimulus. 
B)  response. 
C)  transaction. 
D)  chemical reaction.

Question 20

The Davises are getting a divorce.Which of the following is the best strategy for helping their children cope with the situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Move to a new area so the children can "start over." 
B)  Tell the children every detail of the situation no matter how painful to them. 
C)  Keep the impending divorce from the children for as long as possible. 
D)  Make sure the children have regular contact with both parents. 
A)  Move to a new area so the children can "start over." 
B)  Tell the children every detail of the situation no matter how painful to them. 
C)  Keep the impending divorce from the children for as long as possible. 
D)  Make sure the children have regular contact with both parents.

Transgenerational trauma refers specifically to

As a rule, life transitions are not stressful.

In their study of the relationship of achievement tests in elementary school to stress, Tennes and Kreye found that stress significantly increased for

The sympathetic nervous system and the endocrine system directly mediate

According to the research by Frankenhaeuser and her colleagues, increased catecholamine and cortial secretion is usually associated with experiences Involving

A cognitive appraisal is necessary in order for stress to occur.

Albert Ellis believes that a person's irrational beliefs increase their stress.

The three types of conflict are approach/approach, approach/avoidance and avoidance/avoidance.

Using concepts from the text to answer this question, what stress factors might be affecting your performance on this exam?

Negative social behaviours tend to increase when stress is accompanied by

Selye believed that the physiological pattern of response to different types of stress was the same.

Which of the following conclusions has been reached by studies of people's empathizing with other individuals in stressful situations?

One example of a vicarious transaction that might cause stress would be

The best way of summarizing the relationship of stress to health is

The correct sequence of stages in the general adaptation syndrome is

Assessing a potentially stressful event in comparison to previous personal situations is called

Crossover occurs when

People with positive self?esteem may experience less stress because

Maryam is preparing to give an oral report for her psychology class.Her stomach is tight and she perspires when she thinks about giving the report. She describes these feelings as stress.This description focuses on stress as

The Davises are getting a divorce.Which of the following is the best strategy for helping their children cope with the situation?

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Reducing Substance and Abuse

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Aids:

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

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Exam 3: Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Transgenerational trauma refers specifically to

As a rule, life transitions are not stressful.

In their study of the relationship of achievement tests in elementary school to stress, Tennes and Kreye found that stress significantly increased for

The sympathetic nervous system and the endocrine system directly mediate

According to the research by Frankenhaeuser and her colleagues, increased catecholamine and cortial secretion is usually associated with experiences Involving

A cognitive appraisal is necessary in order for stress to occur.

Albert Ellis believes that a person's irrational beliefs increase their stress.

The three types of conflict are approach/approach, approach/avoidance and avoidance/avoidance.

Using concepts from the text to answer this question, what stress factors might be affecting your performance on this exam?

Negative social behaviours tend to increase when stress is accompanied by

Selye believed that the physiological pattern of response to different types of stress was the same.

Which of the following conclusions has been reached by studies of people's empathizing with other individuals in stressful situations?

One example of a vicarious transaction that might cause stress would be

The best way of summarizing the relationship of stress to health is

The correct sequence of stages in the general adaptation syndrome is

Assessing a potentially stressful event in comparison to previous personal situations is called

Crossover occurs when

People with positive self?esteem may experience less stress because

Maryam is preparing to give an oral report for her psychology class.Her stomach is tight and she perspires when she thinks about giving the report. She describes these feelings as stress.This description focuses on stress as

The Davises are getting a divorce.Which of the following is the best strategy for helping their children cope with the situation?

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Reducing Substance and Abuse

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Aids:

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

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