Deck 3: Stress Management

Question 1

Which of the following is not a good coping mechanism for balancing financial stress?

A) Using a credit card to pay your tuition
B) Developing a budget and keeping track of expenditures
C) Cutting back on items you truly don't need
D) Talking to a financial aid advisor

Answer 1

Using a credit card to pay your tuition

Question 2

Which of the following statements best reflects the degree to which stress impacts college students?

A) It has little impact on college students.
B) It only affects high achieving students.
C) It has a positive effect on academic performance.
D) It is the most commonly reported obstacle to academic achievement.

Answer 2

It is the most commonly reported obstacle to academic achievement.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of the indirect relationship between stress and CVD?

A) Increased blood pressure
B) Damage to internal organs from hypertension
C) Increased likelihood of obesity due to overeating
D) Increased inflammation in artery walls

Answer 3

Increased likelihood of obesity due to overeating

Question 4

Which of the following responses are behavioral warning sign of stress overload?

A) Having an asthma attack or difficulty sleeping
B) Preparing in advance for a quiz or exam
C) Using meditation for relaxation
D) Frequent need to urinate and experiencing excessive thirst

Question 5

The fight-or-flight mechanism causes all of the following except

A) the speeding up of digestion.
B) the increasing of blood pressure.
C) the releasing of adrenaline.
D) sweating.

Question 6

Jason has been overwhelmed this semester. He has fallen behind in all of his classes and, after two weeks of cramming and getting very little sleep, he has developed tension headaches. In addition, he has trouble eating. What stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Jason experiencing?

A) Alarm
B) Resistance
C) Exhaustion
D) Allostasis

Question 7

Emotional issues associated with stress overload include

A) weight loss/gain.
B) mood swings.
C) stooped posture.
D) migraine headaches.

Question 8

Chronic stress syndrome is the result of

A) an isolated stressful event.
B) being in the recovery stage of GAS for a prolonged time.
C) a low allostatic load.
D) maintaining flight or fight for an extended time.

Question 9

Which of the following is a likely source of eustress?

A) Getting a zero for failing to turn in an assignment
B) Getting in a car accident
C) Starting a new job
D) Having an argument with a close friend

Question 10

Financial stress can be lessened by examining your lifestyle and distinguishing luxuries from necessities. Which of the following budget expenses are luxuries that can increase budget expenses unnecessarily?

A) Money to pay rent
B) A new cell phone
C) Groceries
D) Transportation costs

Question 11

Common causes of stress for college students include all of the following except

A) financial issues.
B) supportive social networks.
C) daily hassles.
D) living in an unsafe neighborhood.

Question 12

The effects of stress on increases and decreases body weight can be due to

A) maintaining a regular exercise schedule.
B) decreased in sexual appetite.
C) engaging in hobbies and new activities.
D) increased snacking on comfort foods.

Question 13

Stress caused by procrastination is an example of

A) an environmental stressor.
B) a social stressor.
C) an internal stressor.
D) a daily hassle.

Question 14

An example of a major life event stressor is

A) getting a speeding ticket.
B) having the flu for 2 weeks.
C) getting a divorce.
D) losing ten dollars.

Question 15

The body's inability to maintain homeostasis can result in

A) physical imbalance and increased likelihood of disease.
B) increased fluid retention.
C) increased energy levels and motivation.
D) decreased allostatic load with greater resilience.

Question 16

The initial release of stress hormones triggered by a stressor occurs in the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

A) alarm
B) resistance
C) exhaustion
D) homeostatic

Question 17

Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the interaction of psychological processes with

A) the nervous system, hormones, and the immune system.
B) the nervous system, the cardiovascular system, and the digestive system.
C) the respiratory system, the immune system, and panic attacks.
D) hormones, white blood cells, and hemoglobin.

Question 18

Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by the body's attempt to restore homeostasis?

A) Alarm
B) Resistance
C) Exhaustion
D) Homeostatic

Question 19

An improved ability to adapt to stress can be linked to which of the following personality traits?

A) Pessimism
B) Resiliency
C) Weakness
D) Emotional fragility

Question 20

The difference between distress and eustress is that

A) the body does not respond to eustress.
B) the body responds differently to distress and eustress.
C) only eustress produces harmful effects on the body.
D) distress is caused by negative stressors and eustress is caused by positive stressors.

Question 21

All of the following are relaxation techniques that loosen tight muscles except

A) progressive muscular relaxation.
B) meditation.
C) yoga.
D) massage.

Question 22

Strategies for developing support when under stress include all of the following except

A) talking to professors.
B) connecting with others who understand your situation and the stresses you face.
C) communicating with friends from home.
D) occasionally use recreational drugs and alcohol with friends to alleviate stress.

Question 23

To motivate yourself to exercise to relieve stress, you should consider

A) enrolling in an exercise class.
B) doing the same exercise every day.
C) not scheduling a time to exercise.
D) including exercises that you don't enjoy.

Question 24

Which of the following statements is true regarding gender and stress?

A) Men report higher levels of stress than women.
B) More men than women report they're doing a good job managing stress.
C) Men are more likely to engage in sedentary behavior to relieve stress.
D) Talking to friends was the leading stress reducing technique for men and women.

Question 25

Deep breathing exercises will result in

A) lower stress levels.
B) increased metabolism.
C) activation of the flight-or-flight mechanism.
D) the production of adrenaline.

Question 26

An example of effective time management is

A) setting a timeline for completing an end-of-the semester project.
B) putting off working on a research paper because you prefer to do your math homework.
C) forcing yourself to finish a long assignment even though you are tired.
D) making sure every minute of time in your schedule is used.

Question 27

An example of a good test-taking skill is

A) getting enough sleep.
B) eating a large meal so that you feel full during the test.
C) arriving a few minutes late so that others won't distract you.
D) working on the difficult questions first.

Question 28

Jason suffers from test anxiety. When feeling anxious during a test, what should he do?

A) Remind himself that some anxiety is normal.
B) Concentrate on the fear and emotional response he is experiencing.
C) Accept that he is not in control of the situation.
D) Take rapid, deep breaths.

Question 29

Listening to music to relieve stress is more effective if it is

A) a loud volume.
B) a medium volume.
C) a soft volume.
D) a fast beat.

Question 30

You can try to reduce and better manage the stressors in your life by

A) lessening the amount of time you spend sleeping at night.
B) giving yourself opportunities to create new challenges.
C) thinking about your stressors throughout the day.
D) making healthy changes to your daily routine.

Question 31

In order to maintain good eating habits when you are feeling stressed, it is important to

A) drink caffeine to stay alert throughout your waking hours.
B) drink sugared sodas rather than juices, which take longer to digest.
C) eat larger meals at night when you are hungrier.
D) keep healthy snacks with you to eat when you're on the go.

Question 32

Looking back over your test when finished can improve your test-taking by allowing you to

A) complete or change an answer because you remembered something.
B) answers questions you have skipped, even if you aren't sure of the answer.
C) change the answer to a question you are second guessing.
D) All the answers are correct.

Question 33

Exercise helps with the stress response by

A) elevating levels of cortisol in the bloodstream.
B) keeping the body from reaching homeostasis.
C) allowing the fight-or-flight response to do what it is supposed to do.
D) increasing caloric expenditure.

Question 34

All of the following are proper deep breathing techniques except

A) breathing in through the nose out through the mouth.
B) making sure the shoulders rise and fall with each breath.
C) breathing slow, deep breaths.
D) expanding the abdomen and chest.

Question 35

Which of the following exercises best improves relaxation by focusing on breathing?

A) Jogging
B) Yoga
C) Swimming
D) Massage

Question 36

To gain the most information about tests and how to succeed in a course, look at

A) the course syllabus.
B) the schedule of classes.
C) the course web site.
D) both the syllabus and the web site of the course.

Question 37

When taking a test, you should answer

A) the hard questions first.
B) the easy questions first.
C) the questions in the order in which they are presented.
D) all the questions as quickly as possible.

Question 38

To reduce the stress associated with taking exams, it can be helpful to

A) scheduling your study time the day before the test.
B) talking with other students right before the test.
C) talking with your instructor about your test anxiety.
D) start with the harder questions, then move on to easy ones.

Question 39

A person who is said to exhibit the personality Type A would have which of the following tendencies?

A) Stoic
B) Realistic self esteem
C) Impatient
D) Friendly

Question 40

All the following are effective ways to change your perceptions of stressors except

A) setting realistic expectations.
B) build your self- esteem.
C) have a sense of humor.
D) be more critical of yourself.

Question 41

Listening attentively to calming music has been found to

A) increase stress.
B) decrease blood pressure.
C) decrease blood glucose.
D) activate the fight-or-flight response.

Question 42

Worry is a(n) ________ stressor.

A) external
B) physical
C) social
D) internal

Question 43

The Transition Year Campaign is designed to help

A) non-traditional college students.
B) Baby Boomers with changing social roles.
C) students who are at risk for suicide.
D) first year college students.

Question 44

The relaxation technique targeted at releasing physical tension is

A) listening to music.
B) creative visualization.
C) progressive muscle relaxation.
D) biofeedback.

Question 45

The body tries to restore homeostasis in the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Question 46

Which of the following would be the least effective strategy to manage stress?

A) Internalize your anxiety
B) Talk to a doctor
C) Talk to a therapist
D) Exercise

Question 47

PTSD stands for post-traumatic

A) situational disorder.
B) stress disorder.
C) stimuli distress.
D) systemic disorder.

Question 48

The first step in a stress management plan is to

A) ignore stressors.
B) plan ahead to improve time management.
C) evaluate your personality type.
D) make a list of stressors.

Question 49

Students view stress as a primary obstacle to their academic achievement.

Question 50

Researchers theorize that ________ allows the body to complete the fight-or-flight response by actually doing what it has been prepared to do.

A) sleep
B) talking
C) physical activity
D) the environment

Question 51

Acute stress increases your risk of chronic diseases.

Question 52

The body's fight or flight response to eustress does not produce the increases in heart rate and breathing that are triggered during a state of distress.

Question 53

Which of the following is an example of being proactive?

A) Studying before a test.
B) Waiting until the last minute to write a paper.
C) Not filling your gas tank until the "empty" light goes on.
D) Exercising only when you feel like it.

Question 54

All of the following are effective strategies for managing debt except

A) seek advice from free websites sponsored by your financial aid office.
B) ask for an emergency loan from financial aid services to pay off high interest rate credit cards.
C) open several credit cards to spread debt balance.
D) seek campus and/or consumer debt relief programs and classes.

Question 55

Stress contributes to the development of depression.

Question 56

Which of the following would be more helpful in keeping everyday stressors from becoming overwhelming?

A) Setting goals high enough that they can't be attained.
B) Focusing on times that you failed to accomplish what you wanted to.
C) Accepting that you can't control certain things in your life.
D) Trying to avoid stressful events such as writing a research paper due at the end of the semester.

Question 57

Being in a traffic jam is an example of a(n)

A) environmental stressor.
B) daily hassle.
C) social stressor.
D) emotional trigger.

Question 58

The body would respond physiologically the same whether you were attending your college graduation ceremony or getting stopped by the police for speeding.

Question 59

Long-term, life-changing stressors are called ________ stressors.

A) chronic
B) acute
C) responsive
D) allostatic

Question 60

Finding humor in a situation can reduce stress by helping you to

A) build problem-solving skills.
B) put your stressors and their relative importance into perspective.
C) increase social skills.
D) decide what matters in the long term.

Question 61

Listening to soft music can help in activating your body's relaxation response, slowing your breathing and metabolism.

Question 62

Scientists specializing in psychoneuroimmunology study interactions among psychological processes, the nervous system, hormones, and the immune system.

Question 63

Chronic stress causes ulcers.

Question 64

A stressor is a condition or event that causes stress.

Question 65

A person is more likely to get an infection during the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Question 66

The short-term adaptive response that helps the body deal with the challenges of stress is called allostatic load.

Question 67

Recording thoughts and feelings in a journal can stimulate thinking and feeling more positively about yourself.

Question 68

Self talk can be used to boost self-esteem.

Question 69

All stress is harmful.

Question 70

Too much caffeine, a chemical substance found in coffee, can cause symptoms such as jitteriness and worsen your stress.

Question 71

Progressive Muscular Relaxation involves pressure, stretching, heat and cold to relieve muscular tension.

Question 72

Seeking support may decrease the likelihood of depression.

Question 73

Psychoneuroimmunology associates stress with illness.

Question 74

Individuals who display different personality types perceive stress differently in their lives.

Question 75

The two small organs that sit atop your kidneys and produce stress related hormones are called the pituitary glands.

Question 76

Epinephrine increases blood glucose.

Question 77

Sleeping can reduce stress by allowing the body time to recover.

Question 78

Taking time to do hobbies can increase stress.

Question 79

Describe some of the primary physical health effects of long-term stress?

Question 80

Describe the body's physiological changes to the fight-or-flight stress response, and the purpose for each of the biological changes that occurs.