Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

A stable state of physiological functioning is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The two primary emotions associated with stress include

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 10: Stress and Its Sources

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