Deck 29: Appendix

Question 1

This term is used to describe the opposite of fight or flight.

A) Retreat and Delete
B) Calm and Capitulate
C) Excite and Delight
D) Rest and Digest

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Digital dementia is a term that is best summed up as:

A) outsourcing memory to our devices.
B) inability to move information from short term to long term memory.
C) forgetting information because of too many video games.
D) poor note taking resulting in poor test grades.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Panic attacks typically last how long?

A) 10-20 minutes
B) 40-50 minutes
C) 80-90 minutes
D) Days to weeks

Answer 3

A

Question 4

When released, this substance is instrumental in returning the body to homeostasis.

A) Cortisol
B) Serotonin
C) Norepinephrine
D) Acetylcholine
E) Dopamine

Question 5

This nerve is associated with the relaxation response.

A) Cervical Nerve
B) Thoracic Nerve
C) Sacral Nerve
D) Vagus Nerve

Question 6

The adrenal medulla:

A) releases vasopressin.
B) is associated with acute stress.
C) releases epinephrine and norepinephrine.
D) has a direct neural link to the reticular activating system.

Question 7

According to the Borysenko stress and disease model, cancer is regarded as an:

A) exogenous overreaction.
B) endogenous overreaction.
C) exogenous underreaction.
D) endogenous underreaction.

Question 8

According to Dr. Joe Dispenza, disease is best described as:

A) upregulation of emotional discharge in the nervous system.
B) incoherence or dissonance in the body's energy field.
C) down regulation of emotional discharge in the nervous system.
D) blocks and distortions in the body's energy centers.

Question 9

Bruce Lipton's stress and disease model is based on his research in the field of:

A) neurology.
B) epigenetics.
C) psychoneuroimmunology.
D) molecular biology.

Question 10

Ken Pelletier's Stress and Disease Model is now updated with this premise.

A) The biomedical model of stress and disease is almost complete.
B) The evidence for mind-body-spirit interactions is overwhelming and irrefutable.
C) There is no scientific proof to substantiate the human energy field.
D) All disease and illness is the result of the effects of stress on the DNA telomeres.

Question 11

According to Carl Jung, the unconscious mind is well versed in this method of articulating itself.

A) Analytical thinking
B) Rational thinking
C) Linear thinking
D) Symbolic thinking

Question 12

Kübler-Ross's original order of the grieving stages is:

A) anger, denial, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
B) depression, anger, denial, bargaining, and acceptance.
C) bargaining, anger, depression, denial, and acceptance.
D) denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Question 13

This psychologist's concept of the hierarchy of needs nicely mirrors the concept of the chakra system.

A) Carl Jung
B) Abraham Maslow
C) Leo Buscaglia
D) Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
E) Wayne Dyer

Question 14

Positive psychology is based on these three aspects.

A) The symbiosis of nature, nurture, and karma
B) The inspiration of environment, culture, and attitude
C) Purpose in life, meaning in life, and fulfillment of purpose
D) The influence of parents, grandparents, and siblings
E) The study of happiness, positive virtues, and positive institutions

Question 15

This mismanaged style of anger is represented by suppressing one's feelings.

A) Exploders
B) Somatizers
C) Underhanders
D) Self-punishers

Question 16

The use of sarcasm would be a mismanaged anger trait exhibited by:

A) underhanders.
B) exploders.
C) self-punishers.
D) somatizers.

Question 17

Which of the following are the three types of microaggresions?

A) Microassalts, microinsults, and microinvalidations
B) Microinsults, microattacks, and microassalts
C) microinsinuations, microinsults, and microrudeness
D) Microrudeness, microinvalidations, and microattacks

Question 18

According to author and esteemed TED talk presenter Brene Brown, which of the following is commonly associated with fear?

A) Vulnerability
B) Guilt
C) Depression
D) Anxiety

Question 19

The Happiness baselines are comprised of which of the following formulas?

A) Genetics: (10%) Circumstances: (20%) & Personal Choice (perceptions) (70%)
B) Genetics: (20%) Circumstances: (40%) & Personal Choice (perceptions) (40%)
C) Genetics: (30%) Circumstances: (40%) & Personal Choice (perceptions) (30%)
D) Genetics: (50%) Circumstances: (10%) & Personal Choice (perceptions) (40%)

Question 20

Type D personality is most closely associated with:

A) codependency.
B) Type A
C) risk takers.
D) helpless-hopeless.
E) None of these is correct.

Question 21

Codependent behavior deals mostly with this basic fear.

A) Fear of dying
B) Fear of success
C) Fear of rejection
D) Fear of the unknown
E) All of these are correct.

Question 22

These three characteristics are thought to be associated with what is now known as the hardy personality.

A) Control, challenge, and creativity
B) Challenge, control, and commitment
C) Commitment, challenge, and creativity
D) Creativity, control, and commitment

Question 23

This trait, more than any other, distinguishes the sensation-seeker personality.

A) Optimism
B) Confidence
C) A sense of immortality
D) Calculated risk taking
E) A wealthy background

Question 24

The term "spiritual hunger" can best be defined as:

A) a calling to be a priest, nun, or monk in times of crisis.
B) a yearning to know all of life's answers in the darkest of hours.
C) a search for that which cannot be found in one's traditional religious background.
D) a rebellious attitude about life in which one views apparent hypocrisy.
E) All of these are correct.

Question 25

Spirituality can best be defined as:

A) one's first breath.
B) a gift to accompany one through life.
C) At this time, we do not have an adequate definition of this term.
D) transcendence, higher consciousness, compassion, and enlightenment.

Question 26

The order of M. Scott Peck's stages of spiritual growth is which of the following?

A) Chaotic antisocial, skeptic, formal institutional, and mystic communal
B) Chaotic antisocial, formal institutional, skeptic, and mystic communal
C) Mystic communal, chaotic antisocial, skeptic, and formal institutional
D) Skeptic, chaotic antisocial, formal institutional, and mystic communal

Question 27

Cognitive restructuring is a term best described as:

A) a confrontation of a stressor.
B) a rethinking process about a stressor.
C) what some might call a "Pollyanna" approach toward a stressor.
D) a decision process to take immediate or postponed action.
E) All of these are correct.

Question 28

Cognitive restructuring is rooted in the work of Albert Ellis, who coined the term Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy (REBT) to suggest that:

A) rational thoughts should be balanced with irrational thoughts.
B) self-defeating thoughts can't be easily changed.
C) one modifies the internal dialogue for stress inoculation.
D) self-defeating thoughts should be balanced with positive thoughts.
E) All of these are correct.

Question 29

Reframing, in the form of positive affirmations:

A) is an example of self-talk.
B) helps to balance negative self-talk.
C) is an example of desired Pollyanna thinking.
D) helps to balance rational and irrational thoughts.
E) has not been validated by research.

Question 30

The four stages of cognitive restructuring are:

A) awareness, evaluation, reappraisal, and adoption.
B) awareness, reappraisal, adoption, and evaluation.
C) awareness, acceptance, adoption, and reappraisal.
D) awareness, reappraisal, adoption, and acceptance.

Question 31

Healthy Boundaries are considered to be:

A) appropriate behaviors.
B) responsible behaviors.
C) assertive behaviors.
D) All of these are correct.

Question 32

This theory of behavior is based on rewards and punishments.

A) Traditional conditioning
B) Operant conditioning
C) Essential conditioning
D) Classical conditioning

Question 33

Compulsively answering your smartphone ring or text is a form of:

A) traditional conditioning.
B) classical conditioning.
C) essential conditioning.
D) operant conditioning.

Question 34

This term is used in the field of psychology to describe the catalyst for unhealthy behavior.

A) Precedent
B) Precursor
C) Antecedent
D) Coda

Question 35

This is suggested as the first stage of the adaptation process to cope effectively with change.

A) Healthy Grieving
B) Acceptance
C) Staying Grounded
D) Create Good Strategies

Question 36

The primary purpose of journal writing to help control stress is to:

A) gain a better focus and perspective on daily stressors.
B) get to know yourself better through the self-awareness process.
C) promote the unity of the left and right hemispheric brain functions.
D) help identify and resolve the causes of stress through self-awareness.

Question 37

Poetry therapy is considered to be a form of:

A) social orchestration.
B) cognitive reappraisal.
C) expressive art therapy.
D) journal writing.

Question 38

Current research reveals that journal writing helps in the following way(s).

A) Decreases one's resting blood pressure
B) Decreases one's cholesterol levels
C) Decreases one's symptoms of fibromyalgia
D) Decreases one's sense of grieving
E) All of these are correct.

Question 39

These are the three essential criteria for effective journal writing.

A) Buzan style, dream journaling, and unsent letters
B) Identify concerns, identify emotions, and seek resolutions
C) A comfortable place, no distractions, and privacy
D) Time of day, amount of writing, and spontaneity

Question 40

Dr. Carl Simonton is credited with introducing art therapy for his patients diagnosed with:

A) migraine headaches.
B) AIDS.
C) post-traumatic stress disorder.
D) cancer.
E) anorexia.

Question 41

The archetypal use of this color in art therapy is suggested to represent a spiritual nature.

A) Red
B) White
C) Blue
D) Purple

Question 42

Humor is best described as:

A) a feeling.
B) an emotion.
C) a perception.
D) a welcomed distraction.

Question 43

This type of humor is thought to be the least suited to reduce stress and help maintain a sense of psychic balance.

A) Sarcasm
B) Self-parody
C) Irony
D) Black humor

Question 44

Thinking "outside the box" is an example of this stage of the creative process.

A) The Explorer
B) The Artist
C) The Player
D) The Judge
E) The Warrior

Question 45

According to Anthony Brandt and David Eagleman, these three aspects are essential to the creative process.

A) Bending, breaking, and blending
B) Restoring, repairing, and regurgitating
C) Crafting, coalescing, and collaborating
D) Imagination, perspiration, and celebration

Question 46

This is considered to be the first step in the creative solving process.

A) Idea refinement
B) Evaluation and analysis
C) Description of the problem
D) Generating ideas

Question 47

It is not the situation that one finds oneself in that is stressful, but the perception (interpretation) of the situation that determines one's level of stress.

Question 48

A rise in incivility is often seen with a decrease in empathy.

Question 49

The substance serotonin is most closely associated with a good night's sleep.

Question 50

The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the relaxation response.

Question 51

Neuroplasticity refers to the body's ability to create new nerve cells closest to the skin.

Question 52

Freud was of the opinion that stress was an innate part of the human condition and, consequently, never fully resolvable.

Question 53

Research shows that codependent traits manifest in adulthood when married to or working with/for an alcoholic.

Question 54

According to a 2012 Pew Research study, a growing number of Millennials see themselves as spiritual but not religious.

Question 55

With regard to behavior modification, instrumental values are those that are core to the meaning of our life.

Question 56

Before a behavior can be changed, a person has to admit that indeed the behavior is undesirable.

Question 57

The long-term effects of journal writing are most noticeable when the writer reads previous entries as an impartial, outside observer.

Question 58

Art therapy books are now being marketed to adults for stress management.

Question 59

In art therapy, much can be revealed by what is not drawn, not just what is drawn.

Question 60

Interpretations are considered the most difficult aspect of art therapy.

Question 61

Norman Cousins put humor therapy on the national health care map as an effective coping technique.

Question 62

What makes humor complicated is that two people can laugh at the same joke for entirely different reasons.

Question 63

Making mistakes is not encouraged in the creative process.

Question 64

Facial expressions are an example of this type of nonverbal communication.

A) Paralanguage
B) Affect displays
C) Regulators
D) Adapters

Question 65

Giving the "OK" sign to someone is labeled as this aspect of nonverbal communication.

A) Adapters
B) Regulators
C) Paralanguage
D) Emblems/illustrators

Question 66

This is the primary factor that explains why people are not good listeners.

A) People usually prepare their next thought while pretending to listen.
B) People don't maintain good eye contact.
C) People are distracted with their own thoughts.
D) People don't concentrate enough on what is being said.

Question 67

This conflict style is thought to be the hardest to resolve.

A) Ego conflict
B) Values conflict
C) Political conflict
D) Content conflict

Question 68

Tips for "financial freedom" include all but which of the following?

A) Make a budget and follow it.
B) Place your credit cards in a glass of water and place the glass in the freezer.
C) Don't lend money to your friends.
D) Consolidate your debt.

Question 69

The foundation of sound time management skills includes which of the following aspects?

A) Minimize time deadline stressors and avoid procrastination of major tasks.
B) Prioritize, adequately schedule, and execute personal daily stressors to satisfaction.
C) Edit personal daily schedule to essential responsibilities.
D) Make a list of short- and long-term goals, and reward the accomplishments.

Question 70

Which of the following is not considered one of the "Three Cs" of time management?

A) Clocks
B) Calendars
C) Creativity
D) Completion dates

Question 71

This coping technique helps neutralize the fear of the unknown.

A) Social orchestration
B) Dream therapy
C) Information seeking
D) Prayer

Question 72

This theory says that a social support group acts as an effective coping technique because similar attitudes and values tend to negate the bad effects of stress.

A) "Cognitive Dissonance Theory"
B) "Compensation Theory"
C) "Direct Effect Theory"
D) "Buffer Theory"

Question 73

Anxiety breathing is:

A) when a person breathes very fast.
B) when a person breathes too slow.
C) when a person holds their breath.
D) There is no such thing as anxiety breathing.

Question 74

This phase of diaphragmatic breathing offers a slight pause before the next inhalation.

A) Phase I
B) Phase II
C) Phase III
D) Phase IV

Question 75

This is an example of breathing by alternating the air through each nostril.

A) Cycle breathing
B) Breathing clouds
C) Energy breathing
D) Nadi shadhanam

Question 76

Which of the following are the requirements for diaphragmatic breathing to be most effective?

A) A private place, music, and aromatherapy
B) Music, a comfortable position, and aromatherapy
C) A comfortable position, concentration, and visualization
D) A comfortable position, concentration, and music

Question 77

Meditation can best be described as:

A) a way to control polyphasia.
B) increased concentration that leads to increased awareness.
C) sensory deprivation.
D) a prayerful attitude, which leads one to one's higher self.

Question 78

According to Dr. Herbert Benson, these four components are needed to achieve the relaxation response.

A) Quietness, a mental device, a passive attitude, and a comfortable position
B) A pillow, a mantra, some incense, and a tape deck
C) Quietness, belly breathing, a mantra, and a passive attitude
D) A pillow, diaphragmatic breathing, a mantra, and some incense

Question 79

________ waves are most associated with the relaxation response in the act of meditation.

A) Theta
B) Delta
C) Beta
D) Alpha

Question 80

Yoga is an ancient Sanskrit word that literally means:

A) union of man and his environment.
B) the path of spiritual awakening.
C) union of mind, body, and spirit.
D) the path of enlightenment.