Deck 6: Understanding and Managing Stress: A Comprehensive Guide

Question 1

The word "stress" is typically used to describe depleted energy and a decline in function, but the correct term for such negative stress is actually

A) distress.
B) tension.
C) anxiety.
D) eustress.

Answer 1

distress.

Question 2

Stress refers to a person's collective ______ responses to challenging situations.

A) physiological
B) psychological
C) psychobiological
D) sociological

Answer 2

psychobiological

Question 3

Something that disrupts homeostasis is known as a

A) stressor.
B) stress.
C) eustress.
D) distress.

Answer 3

stressor.

Question 4

Negative stress, or ______, is created by stressors that deplete energy and result in impaired performance.

A) distress
B) tension
C) anxiety
D) eustress

Question 5

Positive stress, or ______, is created by stressors that motivate and result in improved performance.

A) distress
B) relief
C) angst
D) eustress

Question 6

Which type of stress is brief but intense?

A) severe
B) acute
C) chronic
D) episodic

Question 7

Which type of stress is regular or predictable but intermittent?

A) severe
B) acute
C) chronic
D) episodic

Question 8

A form of stress that is prolonged and continuous is referred to as

A) severe.
B) acute.
C) chronic.
D) episodic.

Question 9

Having final exams and class projects at the end of every semester is an example of ______ stress.

A) severe
B) acute
C) chronic
D) episodic

Question 10

The body's attempts to reestablish homeostasis when confronting a stressor are referred to as

A) the stress syndrome.
B) stress relief.
C) the stress reaction.
D) the stress response.

Question 11

What are the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome?

A) stressor, homeostasis, and relief
B) fight, flight, and relax
C) alarm, reaction, and explanation
D) alarm, resistance, and exhaustion

Question 12

The fight-or-flight response is the acute stress response in which the ______ nervous system triggers a set of physiological changes that ready the body for action.

A) autonomic
B) peripheral
C) central
D) somatic

Question 13

What are the chemical messengers known as stress hormones?

A) adrenaline and cholesterol
B) serotonin and insulin
C) progesterone and glucose
D) epinephrine and cortisol

Question 14

During the ______ stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the body's physiological processes attempt to adapt to the stressor and regain homeostasis.

A) fight-or-flight
B) resistance
C) exhaustion
D) alarm

Question 15

Humans experience a wider variety of mental and psychosocial stressors than animals because of their

A) lower-level cognitive abilities.
B) higher-level cognitive abilities.
C) higher-level kinesthetic awareness.
D) lower-level kinesthetic awareness.

Question 16

Stressful experiences seen as person-environment interactions are known as the

A) transactional model of stress.
B) reactional model of stress.
C) transitional model of stress.
D) stress response.

Question 17

The main sources of negative stress for Americans are associated with changes in

A) personal relationships and occupation.
B) personal resources and occupation.
C) personal satisfaction and self-concept.
D) self-concept and personal resources.

Question 18

What tool is used to quantify the amount of stress a person has and the related increase in risk of stress-related illness?

A) Social Readjustment Rating Scale
B) Transactional Model of Stress
C) Yerkes-Dodson Scale
D) Transactional Behavior Analysis

Question 19

Collectively referred to as ______, negative environmental stressors that result from city living are often beyond individual control.

A) acute stress
B) urban press
C) social press
D) chronic stress

Question 20

Recognizing our ______ major life-changing events is not always easy.

A) attitudes toward
B) acceptance of
C) responses to
D) approval of

Question 21

Which of the following is the most stressful event, according to Miller and Rahe's rating scale?

A) death of a spouse
B) divorce
C) fired from work
D) pregnancy

Question 22

The need for ______ is as basic as the need for food and water.

A) identity
B) sleep
C) independence
D) individuality

Question 23

The interruption of breathing during sleep is known as

A) sleep deprivation.
B) sleep apnea.
C) narcolepsy.
D) restlessness.

Question 24

What are daytime attacks of sleep called?

A) sleep apnea
B) narcolepsy
C) insomnia
D) dysthymia

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT one of the most common health-related problems associated with chronic stress?

A) heart disease
B) osteoporosis
C) depression
D) obesity

Question 26

All of the following are physical symptoms of stress EXCEPT

A) dry mouth.
B) excessive perspiration.
C) frequent illness.
D) disrupted eating habits.

Question 27

The type A personality has been identified as a psychological risk factor for

A) respiratory malfunction.
B) heart disease.
C) obesity.
D) skin conditions.

Question 28

Which behavior type is characterized by competitiveness and hostility?

A) type A
B) type B
C) type C
D) type D

Question 29

An individual with a ______ personality is relaxed and contemplative.

A) type A
B) type B
C) type C
D) type D

Question 30

Which of the following has three aspects: anger, aggression, and cynicism?

A) hostility
B) violence
C) impatience
D) skepticism

Question 31

Which of the following is the primary characteristic that puts people at risk for heart disease and other stress-related health problems?

A) hostility
B) competitiveness
C) time-urgency
D) aggression

Question 32

The role of chronic stress in the current ______ epidemic is one example of connections between chronic stress and seemingly unrelated conditions.

A) influenza
B) obesity
C) STD
D) AIDS

Question 33

According to the status syndrome theory, individual autonomy and ______ are vital for experiencing fewer stress-related disorders and maximizing well-being.

A) higher education
B) financial stability
C) social participation
D) religious beliefs

Question 34

Women tend to display an alternative stress response, known as the ______ response.

A) fight-or-flight
B) sex-specific
C) tend-and-befriend
D) mind-body

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT one of the three key aspects to successful stress management?

A) using time management to reach your goals
B) cultivating eustress and avoiding distress
C) identifying healthy coping strategies
D) understanding how you perceive and respond to events

Question 36

Even for those who are the best prepared, the transition to college life requires

A) adjustment and flexibility.
B) structure and permanence.
C) persistence and rigidity.
D) selective forgetfulness.

Question 37

The planned efficient use of one's time is called

A) time management.
B) micromanagement.
C) time orientation.
D) scheduling.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a step in effective time management?

A) simplifying activities
B) performing a time audit
C) prioritizing activities
D) developing an action plan

Question 39

You should organize your activities into four distinct categories, the first being

A) urgent but not important.
B) not urgent but important.
C) urgent and important.
D) not urgent or important.

Question 40

Few of us learn time management as part of our formal education, yet it is fundamental to preventing______ stress.

A) negative
B) episodic
C) positive
D) constant

Question 41

The psychological concept that describes people's beliefs about the underlying causes of events in their lives is known as

A) a defense mechanism.
B) self-preservation.
C) locus of control.
D) self-control.

Question 42

Those with ______ control orientation believe that their own actions control the outcome of a situation.

A) internal
B) external
C) individual
D) environmental

Question 43

Those with ______ control orientation believe that the outcome of a situation is based on events outside their personal control.

A) internal
B) external
C) individual
D) environmental

Question 44

A major difference between attribution styles is that people with an ______ locus of personal control know how to act to get their desired outcomes.

A) internal
B) external
C) individual
D) environmental

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a popular relaxation technique for stress management?

A) regressive muscle relaxation
B) visualization
C) deep breathing
D) progressive muscle relaxation

Question 46

Which of the following involves adopting a passive attitude toward one's thoughts as they come and go?

A) meditation
B) yoga
C) visualization
D) progressive muscle relaxation

Question 47

Physical activity enables you to expend built-up nervous energy and trains your body to more readily achieve ______ following stressful situations.

A) homeostasis
B) psychological hardiness
C) immunocompetence
D) allostatic load

Question 48

The origin of the word "stress"can be traced to psychology.

Question 49

Stressors disrupt a person's natural state of balance, or homeostasis.

Question 50

An example of a high-stress job is one in which you have a responsibility for how things turn out and are in a position to control those things.

Question 51

The fight-or-flight response is a logical means of dealing with long-term emotional stress.

Question 52

Positive changes, such as getting married or having a child, can be great stress relievers.

Question 53

Recognizing our responses to major life-changing events requires higher levels of awareness than recognizing our responses to daily stressors.

Question 54

In the 21^st century, the stressors we face are more psychosocial than physical and more chronic than acute.

Question 55

Persistent stress is not physically harmful.

Question 56

The status syndrome, a recent concept in public health, refers to the effect of social position on a person's quality of life and longevity beyond that accounted for by education and income.

Question 57

For increasing numbers of students today, the college years are carefree, joyful times.

Question 58

How we see our personal level of control over the world can have a major effect on our response to stress.

Question 59

People with an internal control orientation believe that outcomes are determined by events or forces outside their personal control.

Question 60

Stress management techniques are used to assist us in dealing with challenges that are surmountable.

Question 61

Explain the transactional model of stress and coping.

Question 62

Establishing a healthy sleep routine is often a matter of recognizing and eliminating or minimizing sleep disrupters. Identify four things that may contribute to the disruption of sleep.

Question 63

Explain the tend-and-befriend response to stressful events.

Question 64

Identify some of the challenges confronting today's college student.

Question 65

Explain the concept of developing social support through strong relationships.