Question 1

According to Richard Lazarus, people's perception of their ability to cope with a stressful event can diminish their feelings of stress.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The revised Hassles and Uplifts Scale​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​asks people to rate everyday events for perceived severity and importance. 
B)  ​is a longer and more complex instrument than the original Hassles Scale is. 
C)  ​is less able to predict headaches than the Social Readjustment Rating Scale. 
D)  ​shows the number of hassles is more important than the severity of hassles. 
A)  ​asks people to rate everyday events for perceived severity and importance. 
B)  ​is a longer and more complex instrument than the original Hassles Scale is. 
C)  ​is less able to predict headaches than the Social Readjustment Rating Scale. 
D)  ​shows the number of hassles is more important than the severity of hassles. A

Question 3

Amy faces a long commute to college every day, and once there, has difficulty finding parking. These everyday events can be classified as​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​cataclysmic life events. 
B)  ​major life events. 
C)  ​daily hassles. 
D)  ​none of the above. 
A)  ​cataclysmic life events. 
B)  ​major life events. 
C)  ​daily hassles. 
D)  ​none of the above. C

Question 4

Which of these could be a source of stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Noise 
B)  Crowding 
C)  Air pollution 
D)  Any of these 
A)  Noise 
B)  Crowding 
C)  Air pollution 
D)  Any of these

Question 5

The _________________ suggests that social support lessens or eliminates the harmful effects of stress.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​stress-buffering hypothesis 
B)  ​personal control hypothesis 
C)  ​tend and befriend hypothesis 
D)  ​emotion-focused coping hypothesis 
A)  ​stress-buffering hypothesis 
B)  ​personal control hypothesis 
C)  ​tend and befriend hypothesis 
D)  ​emotion-focused coping hypothesis

Question 6

Individuals who frequently face situations that offer little control have increased production of ___________.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​adrenocorticotropic hormone 
B)  ​cortisol 
C)  ​norepinephrine 
D)  ​oxytocin 
A)  ​adrenocorticotropic hormone 
B)  ​cortisol 
C)  ​norepinephrine 
D)  ​oxytocin

Question 7

Studies show that cognitive behavioral interventions:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​reduce stress in pregnant women rather than reducing stress in their fetuses. 
B)  ​reduce stress for unborn babies rather than reducing stress for their mothers. 
C)  ​reduce stress in HIV-positive patients less than improving immune function. 
D)  ​reduce stress in HIV-positive people more than enhancing immune function. 
A)  ​reduce stress in pregnant women rather than reducing stress in their fetuses. 
B)  ​reduce stress for unborn babies rather than reducing stress for their mothers. 
C)  ​reduce stress in HIV-positive patients less than improving immune function. 
D)  ​reduce stress in HIV-positive people more than enhancing immune function.

Question 8

In recent years, some observers have criticized the "fight or flight" hypothesis on the grounds that ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​it is contradictory of fundamental common sense. 
B)  ​it is inconsistent with nonhuman animal behaviors. 
C)  ​it is valid for adults, but it is not valid for children. 
D)  ​it is more valid for men than it is valid for women. 
A)  ​it is contradictory of fundamental common sense. 
B)  ​it is inconsistent with nonhuman animal behaviors. 
C)  ​it is valid for adults, but it is not valid for children. 
D)  ​it is more valid for men than it is valid for women.

Question 9

People who are ________ are more likely to use problem-focused coping and adjust their coping strategies to meet the demands of specific situations.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​pessimistic 
B)  ​optimistic 
C)  ​narcissistic 
D)  ​healthy 
A)  ​pessimistic 
B)  ​optimistic 
C)  ​narcissistic 
D)  ​healthy

Question 10

Which type of intervention have researchers found can actually reduce production of the stress hormone cortisol?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The stress inoculation variation of CBT 
B)  ​Cognitive behavioral therapy in general 
C)  ​Cognitive behavioral stress management 
D)  ​Emotional disclosure therapy techniques 
A)  ​The stress inoculation variation of CBT 
B)  ​Cognitive behavioral therapy in general 
C)  ​Cognitive behavioral stress management 
D)  ​Emotional disclosure therapy techniques

Question 11

________, or the wear and tear of the body, may be responsible for a number of health problems, such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and decline in cognitive functioning.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Allostatic load 
B)  ​Survival 
C)  ​"Fight or flight" response 
D)  ​Coping 
A)  ​Allostatic load 
B)  ​Survival 
C)  ​"Fight or flight" response 
D)  ​Coping

Question 12

According to Ellen Langer and Judith Rodin's research about personal control and older people, the degree of control necessary to produce health benefits​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​may be created by decisions about relatively minor matters. 
B)  ​should include control over decisions about where to live. 
C)  ​should include having their choice of a personal physician. 
D)  ​is so extensive that it is not feasible due to safety concerns. 
A)  ​may be created by decisions about relatively minor matters. 
B)  ​should include control over decisions about where to live. 
C)  ​should include having their choice of a personal physician. 
D)  ​is so extensive that it is not feasible due to safety concerns.

Question 13

During a recent football game, 77,000 people were present in a stadium with a capacity of 73,000. The accumulation of that number of people in a relatively small area would be consistent with Stokols's definition of​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​crowding. 
B)  ​learned helplessness. 
C)  ​mob behavior. 
D)  ​density. 
A)  ​crowding. 
B)  ​learned helplessness. 
C)  ​mob behavior. 
D)  ​density.

Question 14

Noise is considered a type of pollution because

Accepted Answer

A)  one person's music is another person's noise. 
B)  one person's noise is another person's music. 
C)  it is, by its nature, a loud stimulus. 
D)  it is a noxious, unwanted stimulus.
​ 
A)  one person's music is another person's noise. 
B)  one person's noise is another person's music. 
C)  it is, by its nature, a loud stimulus. 
D)  it is a noxious, unwanted stimulus.
​

Question 15

Individuals are more likely to use this form of coping when they appraise the situation as controllable.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Problem-focused coping 
B)  ​Emotion-focused coping 
C)  ​Avoidance-orientated coping 
D)  ​Meaning-focused coping 
A)  ​Problem-focused coping 
B)  ​Emotion-focused coping 
C)  ​Avoidance-orientated coping 
D)  ​Meaning-focused coping

Question 16

Cataclysmic events such as hurricanes and earthquakes are more stressful than those caused by intentional acts.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To Lazarus and Folkman, several factors determine a person's ability to cope with an event. Which of these is NOT one such factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Material resources, like money 
B)  Believing in positive outcomes 
C)  Believing one has some control 
D)  The magnitude of the life event 
A)  Material resources, like money 
B)  Believing in positive outcomes 
C)  Believing one has some control 
D)  The magnitude of the life event

Question 18

The space between neurons is called​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​an interneuron. 
B)  ​an intraneuron. 
C)  ​a neurotransmitter. 
D)  ​the synaptic cleft. 
A)  ​an interneuron. 
B)  ​an intraneuron. 
C)  ​a neurotransmitter. 
D)  ​the synaptic cleft.

Question 19

Which of the following responses is NOT part of sympathetic nervous system activation?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​increased heart rate 
B)  ​increased blood pressure 
C)  ​increased digestive activity 
D)  ​decreased salivary activity 
A)  ​increased heart rate 
B)  ​increased blood pressure 
C)  ​increased digestive activity 
D)  ​decreased salivary activity

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a common source of stress for women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupying multiple roles as employees, wives, and mothers 
B)  Conflicts with their husbands over household work duties 
C)  Having husbands who are supportive of their career goals 
D)  Expectations for employed women to do the most child care 
A)  Occupying multiple roles as employees, wives, and mothers 
B)  Conflicts with their husbands over household work duties 
C)  Having husbands who are supportive of their career goals 
D)  Expectations for employed women to do the most child care

According to Richard Lazarus, people's perception of their ability to cope with a stressful event can diminish their feelings of stress.

The revised Hassles and Uplifts Scale

Amy faces a long commute to college every day, and once there, has difficulty finding parking. These everyday events can be classified as

Which of these could be a source of stress?

The _________________ suggests that social support lessens or eliminates the harmful effects of stress.

Individuals who frequently face situations that offer little control have increased production of ___________.

Studies show that cognitive behavioral interventions:

In recent years, some observers have criticized the "fight or flight" hypothesis on the grounds that

People who are ________ are more likely to use problem-focused coping and adjust their coping strategies to meet the demands of specific situations.

Which type of intervention have researchers found can actually reduce production of the stress hormone cortisol?

________, or the wear and tear of the body, may be responsible for a number of health problems, such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and decline in cognitive functioning.

According to Ellen Langer and Judith Rodin's research about personal control and older people, the degree of control necessary to produce health benefits

During a recent football game, 77,000 people were present in a stadium with a capacity of 73,000. The accumulation of that number of people in a relatively small area would be consistent with Stokols's definition of

Noise is considered a type of pollution because

Individuals are more likely to use this form of coping when they appraise the situation as controllable.

Cataclysmic events such as hurricanes and earthquakes are more stressful than those caused by intentional acts.

To Lazarus and Folkman, several factors determine a person's ability to cope with an event. Which of these is NOT one such factor?

The space between neurons is called

Which of the following responses is NOT part of sympathetic nervous system activation?

Which of the following is NOT a common source of stress for women?

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behaivoral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

Exercising

Future Challenges

Filters

Exam 5: Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

According to Richard Lazarus, people's perception of their ability to cope with a stressful event can diminish their feelings of stress.​

The revised Hassles and Uplifts Scale​

Amy faces a long commute to college every day, and once there, has difficulty finding parking. These everyday events can be classified as​

Which of these could be a source of stress?

The _________________ suggests that social support lessens or eliminates the harmful effects of stress.​

Individuals who frequently face situations that offer little control have increased production of ___________.​

Studies show that cognitive behavioral interventions:​

In recent years, some observers have criticized the "fight or flight" hypothesis on the grounds that ​

People who are ________ are more likely to use problem-focused coping and adjust their coping strategies to meet the demands of specific situations.​

Which type of intervention have researchers found can actually reduce production of the stress hormone cortisol?​

________, or the wear and tear of the body, may be responsible for a number of health problems, such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and decline in cognitive functioning.​

According to Ellen Langer and Judith Rodin's research about personal control and older people, the degree of control necessary to produce health benefits​

During a recent football game, 77,000 people were present in a stadium with a capacity of 73,000. The accumulation of that number of people in a relatively small area would be consistent with Stokols's definition of​

Noise is considered a type of pollution because

Individuals are more likely to use this form of coping when they appraise the situation as controllable.​

Cataclysmic events such as hurricanes and earthquakes are more stressful than those caused by intentional acts.​

To Lazarus and Folkman, several factors determine a person's ability to cope with an event. Which of these is NOT one such factor?

The space between neurons is called​

Which of the following responses is NOT part of sympathetic nervous system activation?​

Which of the following is NOT a common source of stress for women?

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behaivoral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

Exercising

Future Challenges

Filters

According to Richard Lazarus, people's perception of their ability to cope with a stressful event can diminish their feelings of stress.

The revised Hassles and Uplifts Scale

Amy faces a long commute to college every day, and once there, has difficulty finding parking. These everyday events can be classified as

The _________________ suggests that social support lessens or eliminates the harmful effects of stress.

Individuals who frequently face situations that offer little control have increased production of ___________.

Studies show that cognitive behavioral interventions:

In recent years, some observers have criticized the "fight or flight" hypothesis on the grounds that

People who are ________ are more likely to use problem-focused coping and adjust their coping strategies to meet the demands of specific situations.

Which type of intervention have researchers found can actually reduce production of the stress hormone cortisol?

________, or the wear and tear of the body, may be responsible for a number of health problems, such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and decline in cognitive functioning.

According to Ellen Langer and Judith Rodin's research about personal control and older people, the degree of control necessary to produce health benefits

During a recent football game, 77,000 people were present in a stadium with a capacity of 73,000. The accumulation of that number of people in a relatively small area would be consistent with Stokols's definition of

Individuals are more likely to use this form of coping when they appraise the situation as controllable.

Cataclysmic events such as hurricanes and earthquakes are more stressful than those caused by intentional acts.

The space between neurons is called

Which of the following responses is NOT part of sympathetic nervous system activation?