Deck 10: Stress and Its Sources

Question 1

Specific events that trigger stress are called

A)homeostasis.
B)distress.
C)stressors.
D)eustress.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The three stages of the GAS are

A)alert,resistant,and excited.
B)alarm,resistance,and exhaustion.
C)author,reevaluate,and exhaustion.
D)awake,revived,and exciteD.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The rapid physiological reactions the body undergoes in response to a stressor are collectively known as

A)the fight-or-flight response.
B)the autonomic nervous system.
C)acute stress.
D)adrenaline.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

An irrational fear can also be considered a

A)coping mechanism.
B)PTSD.
C)phobia.
D)doubt.

Question 5

The two primary emotions associated with stress include

A)fatigue and fear.
B)panic and anger.
C)excitement and fear.
D)anger and fear.

Question 6

The alarm reaction of the GAS is

A)the body's attempt to adapt to a stressor.
B)a state of impaired functioning.
C)the acute reaction to a stressor (fight or flight).
D)a positive stressor that enhances functioning.

Question 7

Adrenaline and cortisol are secreted by the ________ glands.

A)fight-or-flight
B)salivary
C)adrenal
D)stress

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an anger-linked health problem?

A)heart disease
B)hypertension
C)decreased immune functioning
D)cancer

Question 9

During the stress response,the emotion of fear creates the urge to

A)fight.
B)flee.
C)avoid.
D)relax.

Question 10

Which hormone suppresses the stress response and is released during labor?

A)oxytocin
B)cortisol
C)adrenaline
D)endorphins

Question 11

Assertive communication involves

A)using passive-aggressive language.
B)stating your feelings in an aggressive manner.
C)standing up for personal rights in appropriate ways.
D)using a loud voice to get your point across.

Question 12

The collection of physical and emotional changes an individual experiences in response to stressors is called

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

Question 13

When the brain senses a stressor,which system is activated?

A)the autonomic nervous system
B)the fight-or-flight response
C)the sympathetic nervous system
D)the parasympathetic nervous system

Question 14

The state of impaired functioning that occurs if a persistent stressor depletes the body's resources for coping is

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

Question 15

Which branch of the autonomic nervous system helps activate the fight-or-flight response?

A)parasympathetic
B)sympathetic
C)homeostasis
D)allostatic

Question 16

The acronym GAS stands for

A)generalized adjustment syndrome.
B)generalized adaptation syndrome.
C)general adjustment syndrome.
D)general adaptation syndrome.

Question 17

Which branch of the autonomic nervous system helps return the body to homeostasis once the threat has passed?

A)parasympathetic
B)sympathetic
C)fight-or-flight
D)allostatic

Question 18

A stable state of physiological functioning is called

A)eustress.
B)fight-or-flight.
C)the stress response.
D)homeostasis.

Question 19

Another name for adrenaline is

A)cortisol.
B)epinephrine.
C)oxytocin.
D)acute stress.

Question 20

During the stress response,the emotion of anger creates the urge to

A)fight.
B)flee.
C)avoid.
D)surrender.

Question 21

Susan tends to be introverted,respectful,and easy to please.Which model of personality fits her best?

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

Question 22

Which type of coping strategy involves attempting to do something practical and constructive about a stressor?

A)efficiency-focused
B)emotion-focused
C)construction-focused
D)problem-focused

Question 23

Which of the following is a poor strategy for managing stress?

A)listening to music
B)exercising
C)spending time with family and friends
D)drinking

Question 24

How one assesses success or failure after a stressful event is called

A)the Yerkes-Dodson law.
B)appraisal theory.
C)the transactional model of stress.
D)attribution theory.

Question 25

A positive stressor can also be called distress.

Question 26

Which type of coping strategy involves efforts to regulate the feelings experienced as a result of a stressful event?

A)efficiency-focused
B)emotion-focused
C)construction-focused
D)problem-focused

Question 27

Which personality tends to be impatient,ambitious,and rushed?

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

Question 28

All of the following are recommended stress relievers EXCEPT

A)a short walk.
B)yoga.
C)reading a book.
D)drinking a glass of wine.

Question 29

Which of the following describes the physiological state of deep rest that changes physical and emotional responses to stress?

A)eustress
B)meditation
C)homeostasis
D)the relaxation response

Question 30

Which type of communication involves standing up for personal rights and expressing thoughts,ideas,and feelings in an appropriate manner?

A)aggressive
B)assertive
C)passive
D)honest

Question 31

Hans Selye developed a model of how chronic stress affects health.This model is called the

A)general adaptation syndrome.
B)Yerkes-Dodson Law.
C)transactional model of stress.
D)attribution theory.

Question 32

The cognitive process most people follow when they are confronted with a stressor is called

A)the Yerkes-Dodson law.
B)appraisal theory.
C)the transactional model of stress.
D)attribution theory.

Question 33

A major underlying cause of stress is

A)consistency.
B)stability.
C)eustress.
D)change.

Question 34

Jada has been feeling sad for the past four weeks.She has missed school and refuses to get out of bed or talk about her feelings.Jada is most likely suffering from which of the following?

A)PTSD
B)insomnia
C)depression
D)phobia

Question 35

Which type of communication involves failing to express honest feelings,thoughts,and beliefs?

A)aggressive
B)assertive
C)passive
D)honest

Question 36

Post-traumatic stress disorder

A)can develop after a minor event.
B)is common among veterans of war.
C)is untreatable.
D)is an imagined condition.

Question 37

Anxiety so constant that it interferes with one's ability to function and relax is called

A)a phobiA.
B)PTSD.
C)generalized anxiety disorder.
D)a social phobia.

Question 38

Which personality tends to be relaxed,less driven,and less time-conscious?

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

Question 39

What is the ideal number of hours to sleep per night?

A)3-5
B)5-6
C)6-8
D)8-10

Question 40

Which type of communication involves directly standing up for personal rights and expressing thoughts,feelings,and beliefs in an inappropriate manner?

A)aggressive
B)assertive
C)passive
D)honest

Question 41

Stress is a risk factor for diseases and conditions such as diabetes,depression,and migraines.

Question 42

Explain how men and women handle stress differently.

Question 43

The parasympathetic nervous system generates the fight-or-flight response.

Question 44

Suppressed anger can lead to passive-aggressive behavior.

Question 45

The primary emotions associated with stress are anger and fear.

Question 46

During the stress response,the emotion of anger creates the urge to run.

Question 47

The sympathetic nervous system helps return the body to homeostasis once the threat has passed.

Question 48

Oxytocin is a stress hormone and is also released during breast-feeding.

Question 49

Explain the general adaptation syndrome.

Question 50

Identify and describe the psychological techniques any worrier can use to try to reduce anxiety.

Question 51

During the stress response,the emotion of fear creates the urge to fight.

Question 52

Compare the differences among fear,phobias,and anxiety.

Question 53

The type A personality has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Question 54

A phobia is anxiety about a probable situation or event.

Question 55

Discuss the processes of the stress response system.Discuss the autonomic nervous system,the hormones elicited,and how this innate response affects overall health and immune system capabilities.

Question 56

Two hormones released during the stress response are cortisol and oxytocin.

Question 57

A high level of functioning is called homeostasis.

Question 58

Another name for oxytocin is epinephrine.

Question 59

A negative stressor can also be called eustress.

Question 60

The fight-or-flight response prepares the body for a physical response to stress.

Question 61

Discuss how spirituality plays a part in reducing stress.

Question 62

A positive stressor is known as ________.

Question 63

A negative stressor is known as ________.

Question 64

Type ________ personalities experience increased levels of anxiety,irritation,and depressed mood,and have a threefold increase in risk for certain cardiovascular problems.

Question 65

Identify the major stressors in the life of a college student.What are the best ways to cope with the stress?

Question 66

The cumulative physical damage of chronic exposure to stress hormones is known as the ________ load.

Question 67

The broad group of self-directed practices that quiet and focus the mind and relax the body are known as ________.

Question 68

The sleep disorder called ________ is characterized by persistent problems falling asleep or staying asleep.