Deck 10: Section 2: Stress, Health, and Coping: Dealing With Life

Question 1

A period of time for which an alcoholic has no memory of events is referred to as a(n)________.

A)alcohol myopia
B)inhibitory conflict
C)blackout
D)disinhibition

Answer 1

blackout

Question 2

Imagine that you have just flunked a class.You evaluate this situation and decide that flunking a class is stressful and important enough to be upset about.Next you decide to repeat the class in summer school.You have made __________.

A)a primary appraisal only
B)both a primary and a secondary appraisal
C)a stress-related decision
D)a hassle-related decision

Answer 2

both a primary and a secondary appraisal

Question 3

_________ is the term used to describe physical and psychological responses to events that are threatening or challenging.

A)Stress
B)Burnout
C)Dysphoria
D)Distress

Answer 3

Stress

Question 4

Freud believed that dreams ______________.

A)stem from unconscious conflicts, memories, and desires
B)are sexual perversions
C)are reflections of consciousness
D)are ways to solve problems

Question 5

What is the correct sequence of stages in the general adaptation syndrome?

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

Question 6

To treat your sleep problem you are told that you should restrict your sleeping hours, you should set your alarm clock to wake up at the same time each day, and you should use your bed only for sleep or sex.What sleep disorder have you been experiencing?

A)enuresis
B)narcolepsy
C)insomnia
D)REM sleep behavior disorder

Question 7

Accelerated and irregular breathing and heart rate are common in which stage of sleep?

A)REM
B)Stage 1
C)Stage 2
D)Stage 3 & 4

Question 8

A real-world example of how assumed narcissistic tendencies can potentially lead to aggression would be the ________.

A)September 11, 2001 attacks
B)the relationship between fomer U.S.President Bush and Iraqi President Hussein
C)ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians
D)Enron scandals

Question 9

Because stress can impair the functioning of white blood cells, it plays an important role in ________.

A)causing cancer
B)the healing of wounds
C)contributing to Alzheimer's disease
D)causing AIDS

Question 10

People with a good _________are less likely to die from illness or injuries than those without it.

A)occupation
B)camaraderie
C)income
D)social support system