Deck 3: Understanding and Copy With Lifes Stressors

Question 1

Martina sees a mean-looking dog coming toward her.Her heart starts to beat faster,her breathing quickens and her pupils dilate.These physiologic changes are governed by the ________________.

A)sympathetic nervous system
B)parasympathetic nervous system
C)auxiliary nervous system
D)voluntary nervous system

Answer 1

A

Question 2

John has asked his new girlfriend Sandra to come to his house for the Thanksgiving holiday.Sandra is trying to adjust to her new dating situation and her boyfriend's request.This situation is known as _____________________.

A)challenge
B)stress
C)strain
D)reaction

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Sammy has experienced chronic stress and as such,he no longer possesses the physiologic and psychological energy to respond to further stress.At which phase of the GAS is Sammy?

A)alarm
B)exhaustion
C)resistance
D)shut down

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Ben has recently graduated from university,and he is starting a new job at the bank.The positive stress of starting a new job is known as _________________.

A)distress
B)eustrain
C)eustress
D)reactivity

Question 5

After you realize the strange noise you heard late at night was just your dog and not a burglar,the systems stimulated by the previous stress response will be slowed down by the ________________.

A)central nervous system
B)voluntary nervous system
C)sympathetic nervous system
D)parasympathetic nervous system

Question 6

Which of the following is true about stress?

A)Stress is an externally imposed factor that threatens minds and bodies.
B)Stress means different things to different people.
C)We can usually eliminate all stressors in our lives with persistence.
D)Stress does not affect general health status.

Question 7

When a stress is perceived,a person's mind and body will adjust with a/n ______________________.

A)resistance response
B)homeostatic response
C)adjustment response
D)adaptive response

Question 8

The part of the nervous system that slows down the body systems that were stimulated by the stress response is called the ________________________.

A)voluntary nervous system
B)sympathetic nervous system
C)non-voluntary nervous system
D)parasympathetic nervous system

Question 9

Which of the following statements about psychoneuroimmunology is true?

A)Body processes are not disrupted by stress.
B)During periods of prolonged stress elevated levels of adrenal hormones dampen the immune response.
C)There is no relationship between the mind and body when it comes to stress.
D)The hormone insulin aids in immune response.

Question 10

You are speeding down the highway in your new car and happen to notice red and blue flashing lights in your rear view mirror.The police car passes you in pursuit of someone else.The physical and mental changes you went through when you thought you were going to get a speeding ticket were what stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome?

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

Question 11

What is the primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart rate,bronchiole dilation,pupil dilation,and blood diversion?

A)cortisol
B)ACTH
C)thyroxine
D)epinephrine

Question 12

Joe just found out his new sports car was stolen.What type of stress is he most likely to experience?

A)eustress
B)distress
C)overload
D)strain

Question 13

Which of the following best describes an example of "strain?"

A)a shout of anger after locking your keys in your car
B)chronic hypertension due to living in a stressful situation
C)kicking the couch in response to your bad day
D)having to meditate every day to relieve stress

Question 14

Physiological responses such as increased heart rate and blood pressure during a difficult exam are examples of ______________________.

A)reactiveness
B)stress
C)strain
D)adjustment

Question 15

The term describing the process of the brain perceiving a stressor and preparing the body to respond is called ___________________________.

A)homeostasis
B)the fight or flight response
C)adaptation manifestation
D)the resistance phase

Question 16

Josée has been having trouble managing her 3 children,her part-time job and her studies.As a result,her financial difficulties have been causing increased levels of _________________.

A)eustress
B)anguish
C)stress load
D)distress

Question 17

Which of the following is an accurate example of "eustress?"

A)anticipating the arrival of a date with someone you really like
B)learning about the death of a close friend
C)caring for a terminally ill parent
D)thinking someone has broken into your house

Question 18

Sandy wants to fit into a pair of size 4 designer jeans,just like her friend Zoe.She exercises,and does not eat.This source of stress to be like Zoe is known as ___________________________.

A)pressure
B)competition
C)overload
D)conflict

Question 19

Elevated levels of adrenal hormones reduce the ability of ________ to aid in immune function.

A)B-cells
B)immunoglobulin cells
C)suppressor cells
D)natural killer T-cells

Question 20

An example of an event most likely to be associated with eustress is __________________.

A)bouncing several cheques
B)getting sick right before finals week
C)getting the highest score in the class on a difficult exam
D)forgetting to do an assignment

Question 21

Brenda has 200 text messages,40 emails,and her cell phone is vibrating.She is becoming increasingly alarmed by all of this work piling up.Brenda is being affected by ___________________.

A)burnout
B)technopressure
C)technology overload
D)technostress

Question 22

Losing your glasses,locking your keys in your car,and ripping your pants in public are all examples of what Richard Lazarus calls ___________________.

A)minor stressors
B)hassles
C)pressure
D)annoyances

Question 23

Which of the following best describes "conflict?"

A)test anxiety
B)peer pressure to go out drinking when you need to study
C)too many responsibilities
D)experiencing illness due to stress

Question 24

Sadie experiences nausea and cramping shortly after eating a meal.The hormone responsible for these types of gastric distresses is __________________.

A)endorphins
B)ACTH
C)epinephrine
D)cortisol

Question 25

In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome must the organism rest due to depletion of the physical and psychological energies that were used to fight stressors?

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

Question 26

Participating in an aerobic dance class three times a week can replenish ______________________.

A)adaptation energy stores
B)resistance adaptation energy stores
C)intrametabolic energy stores
D)deep adaptation energy stores

Question 27

Brody experiences which of the following body functions during the alarm phase of the GAS?

A)muscles relax
B)hearing decreases
C)sweating increases
D)urine production increases

Question 28

Dr.Jones,a social service worker,has taken a leave of absence from his job as a result of his experience of both physical and mental exhaustion from his job.This continuous experience of overload is known as _____________________.

A)burnout
B)stressors
C)frustration
D)conflict

Question 29

Type A people who also have a "toxic core" are generally _____________________.

A)angry, distrustful, and cynical
B)depressed and have low self-esteem
C)competitive, impatient, and angry
D)dysfunctional and vengeful

Question 30

Allan is a relaxed personality and he prides himself on his non-competitive nature.These characteristics define Allan as a Type ________ personality.

A)B
B)AA
C)C
D)A

Question 31

Shelley feels overstimulated by the demands made on her in both her personal and professional life.This condition is known as _______________________.

A)pressure
B)discord
C)overload
D)conflict

Question 32

You just realized that you have a ten-page paper due tomorrow and you haven't even started it yet.Which part of the brain determines the overall reaction to stress such as this?

A)corpus callosum
B)hypothalamus
C)limbic system
D)pituitary gland

Question 33

Recognizing stressors and evaluating them based on past experiences is a duty of the ______________ stress system.

A)behavioural recognition
B)cognitive
C)situational
D)sensory

Question 34

Carmen's neighbour plays his radio so loud that she cannot concentrate.The music is an example of what type of stressor?

A)natural
B)social
C)simultaneous
D)background

Question 35

After a tough semester,an unfulfilling part-time job,and being involved in an abusive relationship,Suzie becomes so mentally and physically drained,she ends up in the hospital.What phase of the general adaptation syndrome is this?

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

Question 36

Ross is a hard-driving executive who is very competitive at work and in his racquetball game.He has an example of what personality type?

A)Type A
B)Type B
C)Type C
D)Type D

Question 37

In their early research Friedman and Rosenman associated this disease/illness with a Type A stress-related personality.

A)cancer
B)AIDS
C)herpes
D)heart disease

Question 38

A police officer who suffers from physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive job stress suffers from what is called __________________________.

A)conflict
B)discord
C)pressure
D)burnout

Question 39

You just realized that you have to take two extra courses this term and get all A's if you want to apply for law school.Being in this situation is an example of _____________________.

A)conflict
B)pressure
C)change
D)goal antagonism

Question 40

________ occurs when we are forced to speed up,intensify,or shift the direction of our behaviour to meet a higher standard of performance.

A)Conflict
B)Change
C)Pressure
D)Eustress

Question 41

Learning to laugh and cry are good stress management techniques because ____________________.

A)laughing helps a person to lose weight
B)crying burns calories rapidly
C)heart rate and blood pressure decrease, allowing the body to relax
D)they allow a person to forget all about his/her problems

Question 42

Psychologically hardy people are characterized by ___________________.

A)consideration, commitment, and challenge
B)creativity, competition, and challenge
C)competition, communication, and challenge
D)control, commitment, and challenge

Question 43

Sara and Steve have decided to give up their hectic lives and move to a smaller community to raise their son.This fundamental alteration in values and honest introspection in their lives in known as ____________________.

A)relaxation
B)simplification
C)recharging
D)downshifting

Question 44

Which of the following statements about epinephrine is true?

A)Epinephrine does not stimulate the brain.
B)Epinephrine stimulates the liver and dilates the pupils.
C)Less blood is pumped from the heart.
D)Epinephrine helps to decrease oxygen intake.

Question 45

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Stress management consists primarily of finding balance in our lives.
B)The goal of stress management is to eliminate stress in our lives.
C)Relaxation is the primary component of stress management.
D)The goal of stress management is to learn to avoid reacting to stress.

Question 46

Over-eating or under-eating can ____________________.

A)provide protection in stressful events
B)create distress in the body
C)amplify resistance to stress
D)stimulate body-calming effects

Question 47

You finally decide to try to manage your stress.After assessing all the things in your life that are stressors,the next step would be to _________________________.

A)manage your emotional responses
B)learn to cope with the stressors
C)change your responses to stressors
D)take mental action to improve the stressors

Question 48

Which of the following statements is true regarding "hot reactors"?

A)Hot reactors are not susceptible to stress.
B)They "roll with the punches".
C)Hassles and inconveniences are opportunities to learn lessons for them.
D)Stressful situations provoke increased levels of blood pressure.

Question 49

One reason why the Type A personality theory has been refuted is because ___________________.

A)the early research had serious methodological flaws
B)it is not unique because most people have Type A personalities
C)most people are not one personality type in all situations
D)it may have been relevant thirty years ago, but it is not today

Question 50

Which of the following types of cells aid in the body's immune system response to stress?

A)natural killer T-cells
B)lymph cells
C)white blood cells
D)red blood cells

Question 51

Which of the following is true about meditation?

A)There is no "right way" to meditate.
B)Phrase repetition is the basis of meditation.
C)To be most effective, you need to meditate at least 30 minutes a day.
D)The postures for meditation are standard.

Question 52

An example of downshifting would be _____________________.

A)moving to a small town
B)moving to an urban area
C)taking an executive position in a new company
D)having a blackberry and a plasma TV at your disposal all the time

Question 53

Sonia uses exercises daily to help reduce her levels of stress from her job and personal life.Exercise reduces stress by ____________________________.

A)stimulating the endocrine system
B)raising endorphin levels
C)decreasing pain activity
D)improving anaerobic power

Question 54

The thwarting or inhibiting of natural or desired behaviours or goals is a form of psychosocial stress known as _____________________.

A)discrimination
B)adaptation
C)frustration
D)overload

Question 55

Kim loves the challenge of having a lot to do.She's a successful student,a member of the student council,and is a hotline volunteer.Despite the high stress levels,she maintains good health.She would be labeled as a having a ________ personality.

A)Type A
B)Type B
C)Type C
D)Type D

Question 56

An example of expressing one's anger effectively is ________________________.

A)letting one's anger build up inside
B)sticking to the primary reason for one's anger when discussing it
C)attacking the person, not the problem
D)avoiding treating the other person with respect

Question 57

Twice a week after stressful days at work,Chaz goes to relaxation classes.Which of the following is true about the relaxation response his body goes through in class?

A)The reaction is the exact opposite of the stress response.
B)The change from "stressed" to "relaxed" should not be done too quickly.
C)The relaxation response can improve cardiovascular endurance.
D)The change in the body takes at least 1 hour to occur.

Question 58

Which of the following is a time management tip to reduce stress?

A)Let your mail pile up and only look at it once a week.
B)Get rid of your watch and learn to listen more to your body.
C)Take a day off to relax even during the busiest times.
D)Don't bother cleaning up messes until you have the time to do it right.

Question 59

Jake arrived home,only to discover that he'd left his keys on his desk at work.This minor source of stress is known as a/n ______________________.

A)hassle
B)catastrophe
C)annoyance
D)problem

Question 60

Barbara takes time each day to relax,focus on deep breathing,and focus on one symbol.This form of stress management is called _____________________.

A)hypnosis
B)biofeedback
C)stress monitoring
D)meditation

Question 61

Our bodies respond to environmental distressors with the GAS.

Question 62

The sympathetic nervous system slows our body systems that were stimulated by the stress response.

Question 63

Our bodies respond to environmental distressors with the same general adaptation response as other stressors.

Question 64

Distress is a positive type of stress.

Question 65

Certain professions have higher levels of burnout than others.

Question 66

High potency stress vitamins are effective in improving resistance to stress.

Question 67

Rose has been taking an organic chemistry class and struggling with the concepts.She has attended every extra review class and contacted the instructors for help but she barely passed the midterm and she is not doing well on the class assignments.Rose is most likely suffering from _______________.

A)stress avoidance
B)poor self-efficacy
C)psychological hardiness
D)background distressors

Question 68

Undereating,overeating,or eating the wrong kinds of foods can create stress in the body.

Question 69

The first disease/personality research was based on cancer and aggressive personality types.

Question 70

Grace has been studying for her final exams for 2 weeks.She has four exams in three days and by the end of the third exam she has a fever and a sore throat.What concept is being displayed here?

A)homeostasis
B)psychoneuroimmunology
C)cognitive stress
D)self-efficacy

Question 71

Laughing or crying can be effective emotional methods to manage stress.

Question 72

Epinephrine causes an increase in blood available for digestion.

Question 73

People of different ethnic backgrounds and individuals who are homosexual may face disproportionately heavy impacts from discrimination,a form of psychosocial stress.

Question 74

There is no "right way" to meditate.

Question 75

The autonomic nervous system regulates body functions that we consciously control.

Question 76

The hypothalamus functions as control centre of the sympathetic nervous system and determines the overall response to stress.

Question 77

Exercise can reduce stress levels by raising levels of epinephrine in the body.

Question 78

The adrenal glands secrete ACTH,which increases heart rate and oxygen intake in order to prepare the body for action.

Question 79

Research has shown conclusive evidence of the link between the mind's reaction to stress and the function of the immune system.

Question 80

Sundeep has been a mortgage broker for a number of years but the downturn in the economy means that he has to work considerably harder to make the amount of commission that he used to make.He finds that cooking relaxes him so he is thinking of making a career change and becoming a chef in a local bistro.This is an example of what?

A)upsizing
B)downshifting
C)self-efficacy
D)overload