Deck 10: Stress Assessment and Management Techniques

Question 1

When stress levels reach mental, emotional, and physiological limits:

A) diseases may develop.
B) distress decreases.
C) eustress increases.
D) productivity increases.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Hans Selye explained stress as:

A) detrimental to health.
B) a nonspecific response.
C) a physical disorder.
D) a mental disorder

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The emotions that the brain produces are a mixture of:

A) feelings and physical responses.
B) actions and physical changes.
C) feelings of euphoria or sadness.
D) feelings of anger or happiness.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The body's mental, emotional, and physiological response to any situation that is new, threatening, frightening, or exciting is called:

A) a stressor.
B) stress.
C) distress.
D) homeostasis.

Question 5

Only _____ of college students report sleeping 8 hours daily.

A) 8%
B) 18%
C) 28%
D) 38%

Question 6

Type B behavior brings on more distress.

Question 7

Meditation is the interaction with the interior self that allows a person to learn the relationship between the mind and the biological response.

Question 8

Sleep deprivation:

A) hampers behavioral patterns.
B) decreases blood pressure.
C) results in lower body fatness.
D) strengthens the immune system.

Question 9

Visual imagery involves the creation of relaxing visual images and scenes in times of stress to elicit body and mind relaxation.

Question 10

Experts believe the _____ of sleep are the most vital for well-being on an 8 hour per night sleep schedule.

A) first 2 hours
B) middle 2 hours
C) first and last hour
D) last 2 hours

Question 11

People who do not manage their time properly will quickly experience chronic stress, fatigue, despair, discouragement, and illness.

Question 12

The benefits of physical activity in reducing responses to stress are not well known.

Question 13

To enhance the quality of your sleep, you should:

A) avoid exercise 4 hours before bedtime.
B) go to bed and arise in varying patterns.
C) take 60-minute "power naps."
D) use your bed to watch television.

Question 14

All too often, individuals bring on stress as a result of their behavior patterns.

Question 15

The body reacts differently based on the nature of the event that leads to the stress response.

Question 16

During the resistance phase, the body functions at a diminished capacity while it recovers from stress.

Question 17

The immune system does NOT communicate with the brain via:

A) catecholamines.
B) nerve cells.
C) red blood cells.
D) sex hormones.

Question 18

If possible, do not delegate activities that you can do well.

Question 19

The alarm reaction is the immediate response to a stressor.

Question 20

Positive stress is also referred to as:

A) eustress.
B) distress.
C) functional stress.
D) physiostress.

Question 21

Which of the following are the characteristics of Type C behavior?

A) calm, casual, relaxed, and easygoing
B) hard-driving and overambitious
C) aggressive and overly competitive
D) committed, confident, and in control

Question 22

The _____ requires the testee to rate the extent to which his or her life events had a positive or negative impact on his or her life at the time these events occurred.

A) Life Experiences Survey
B) People's Stress Roots
C) Stress Coping Inventory
D) Stress Events Scale

Question 23

Type B behavior is characteristic of:

A) hard-driving and aggressive individuals.
B) calm, casual, relaxed, easygoing individuals.
C) overambitious, at times hostile individuals.
D) hard-driving and competitive individuals.

Question 24

According to Chapter 10 of your textbook, healthy and successful people attribute their success to:

A) hard work.
B) networking.
C) smart work.
D) team work.

Question 25

Which of the following is/are essential to cope effectively with stressful life events?

A) muscular strength and endurance
B) social support and self-worth
C) cardiovascular endurance
D) healthy body composition

Question 26

Whether people get sick, and how long they stay that way, may depend in part on:

A) the size of their skeletal muscles.
B) their ability to relate to others.
C) the strength of their self-esteem.
D) the blood type of their parents.

Question 27

Most research suggests that the _____ change score is a better predictor of potential physical and psychological illness than the _____ change score.

A) positive; total
B) negative; total
C) total; negative
D) total; positive

Question 28

Studies of explanatory style verify that a negative explanatory style:

A) enhances the ability to resist allergies.
B) stimulates the body's healing systems.
C) increases immune system function.
D) compromises the body's immunity.

Question 29

Type A individuals:

A) take one thing at a time.
B) do not feel pressured or hurried.
C) seldom set their own deadlines.
D) often set their own goals.

Question 30

The instrument in your textbook used to assess sources of stress in life is called the:

A) Life Experiences Survey.
B) People's Stress Roots.
C) Stress Coping Inventory.
D) Stress Events Scale.

Question 31

Type A individuals who commonly express _____ are at higher risk for coronary heart disease.

A) anger and hostility
B) ambitiousness
C) competitiveness
D) time urgency

Question 32

Which of the following is one of the five steps to time management?

A) Increase efficiency.
B) Increase productivity.
C) Identify immediate goals.
D) Communicate effectively.

Question 33

During the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome:

A) many body systems are activated.
B) homeostasis is maintained.
C) the body loses its ability to cope.
D) stressors have been removed.

Question 34

Of special significance to Type A individuals is the fact that many experts believe that _____ to trigger a heart attack.

A) emotional stress is far more likely than physical stress
B) physical stress is far more likely than emotional stress
C) mental stress is far more likely than physiological stress
D) physical stress is far more likely than mental stress

Question 35

Factors that are crucial to a person's physical, social, mental, and emotional well-being and are essential to cope effectively with stressful life events include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) social support.
B) self-worth.
C) nurturance.
D) personal wealth.

Question 36

A fighting spirit involves:

A) negative and positive emotions.
B) an easy surrender to despair.
C) hopelessness and helplessness.
D) the healthy expression of emotions.

Question 37

A(n) _____ explanatory style can delay healing time and worsen the course of illness in several major diseases.

A) positive
B) optimistic
C) suppressing
D) pessimistic

Question 38

A rating of zero of a life event in the Stress Events Scale suggests:

A) distress.
B) eustress.
C) neustress.
D) stressor.

Question 39

Positive correlations have been found between _____ and health outcomes.

A) level of distress
B) family structure
C) social support
D) survival skills

Question 40

A(n) _____ explanatory style and the positive attitude it fosters can also enhance the ability to resist infections, allergies, autoimmunities, and even cancer.

A) negative
B) optimistic
C) suppressing
D) pessimistic

Question 41

The autogenic training technique:

A) is much easier to master than many other relaxation techniques.
B) may interfere with relaxation if moving too slowly through the entire exercise.
C) can be done without having to follow the exact sequence of the six stages.
D) is more difficult to master than many other relaxation techniques.

Question 42

Learning to control stress-related body processes not normally under voluntary control is called:

A) autogenic training.
B) biofeedback.
C) meditation.
D) visual imagery.

Question 43

Although biofeedback has significant applications in treating various medical disorders, including stress, it requires:

A) adequately trained personnel.
B) inexpensive equipment.
C) simple electronic instruments.
D) one short training session.

Question 44

All of the following can help you make better use of your time EXCEPT:

A) plan ahead for disruptions.
B) delegate less important tasks.
C) perform many tasks at once.
D) eliminate distractions.

Question 45

Progressive muscle relaxation should be done:

A) for less than 20 minutes each session.
B) in a group setting where there is an instructor.
C) paying attention to muscle contraction intensity.
D) no more than one session each day.

Question 46

The psychological response of the body to stress that prepares the individual to take action by stimulating the vital defense systems is referred to as:

A) homeostasis.
B) fight-or-flight.
C) resistance.
D) exhaustion.

Question 47

Which of the following is necessary for health and wellness?

A) many time killers, such as the Internet
B) some time killers, such as sleeping
C) several hours of recreation per day
D) more than 8 hours of sleep per night

Question 48

A five-mile jog stimulates alpha-wave activity in the brain. These are the same wave patterns seen commonly:

A) after the person takes morphine.
B) during meditation and relaxation.
C) while engaging in a stressful event.
D) when taking a final examination.

Question 49

The main value of exercise in reducing stress is related to a(n):

A) decrease in muscular tension.
B) increase in muscular tension.
C) increase in body tension.
D) decrease in performance.

Question 50

All of the following are steps to time management EXCEPT:

A) set long- and short-range goals.
B) identify the immediate goals.
C) conduct nightly audits.
D) increase work efficiency.

Question 51

Visual imagery should be performed:

A) in a quiet and comfortable environment.
B) for at least 30 minutes each session.
C) in a group setting where there is an instructor.
D) no more than one session each day.

Question 52

_____ is a form of self-suggestion in which people place themselves in an autohypnotic state by repeating and concentrating on feelings of heaviness and warmth in the extremities.

A) Autogenic training
B) Biofeedback
C) Visual imagery
D) Meditation

Question 53

A stress management technique that uses progressive contraction and relaxation of muscle groups throughout the body is referred to as:

A) autogenic training.
B) meditation.
C) progressive muscle relaxation.
D) visual imagery.

Question 54

_____ seems to be more important in the development of disease than the amount and type of stress itself.

A) The individual's ability to recognize stress
B) How people perceive and cope with stress
C) The lack of stress management programs
D) A lack of social support and self-worth

Question 55

According to Dr. Selye, if you have trouble completing a difficult homework assignment after having worked on it for several hours, you should:

A) take a rest.
B) keep trying.
C) ask for help.
D) go jogging.

Question 56

In addition to the five steps to time management, which of the following can help you make better use of your time?

A) Set aside "overtimes."
B) Do as much as you can.
C) Never say no.
D) Perform multi-tasking.

Question 57

Mental imagery:

A) is a newly discovered method.
B) should not involve meditation.
C) uses relaxing visual images.
D) heightens the sense of touch.

Question 58

Morphine-like substances referred to as endorphins are thought to be released from the pituitary gland in the brain during:

A) light aerobic exercises lasting 30 minutes or longer.
B) moderate aerobic exercises lasting 30 minutes or longer.
C) vigorous aerobic exercise lasting 30 minutes or longer.
D) strength and flexibility exercises lasting 30 minutes.

Question 59

The focus with breathing exercises is to:

A) "breathe away" the tension.
B) ignore breathing patterns.
C) take short, shallow breaths.
D) gain control over one's attention.

Question 60

Exercise helps:

A) eliminate sources of stress.
B) a person cope with stress.
C) solve problems at work.
D) take care of slow drivers.

Question 61

Describe the stress response and how it looks from the outside of the body.

Question 62

Identify five major sources of stress in life.

Question 63

Discuss the two contrasting explanatory styles.

Question 64

List and describe the steps of managing stress.

Question 65

Name 5 molecules that increase during stress and explain how they can reduce physical wellness.

Question 66

The purpose of meditation is to:

A) block out stressors.
B) be more spiritual.
C) feel warm sensations.
D) create relaxing images.

Question 67

Discuss how physical exercise can give people a psychological boost.

Question 68

Describe the similarities among various relaxation techniques. Is there anything in common for biofeedback, progressive muscle relaxation, breathing exercises, autogenic training, and visual imagery?

Question 69

A stress management technique used to gain control over one's attention by clearing the mind and blocking out the stressor(s) responsible for the increased tension is referred to as:

A) autogenic training.
B) meditation.
C) biofeedback.
D) visual imagery.

Question 70

The yoga exercises include a combination of postures, diaphragmatic breathing, muscle relaxation, and _____ to relax the body.

A) autogenic training
B) biofeedback
C) meditation
D) visual imagery
Critical Thinking/Short

Question 71

Compare and contrast the two types of behavior patterns.

Question 72

Discuss the five basic steps to time management.

Question 73

Describe time management skills.

Question 74

Initial meditation requires:

A) about 15 minutes each session.
B) one to two sessions each week.
C) a quiet environment for the experienced.
D) lying down with a pillow under the knees.

Question 75

A school of thought in the Hindu religion that seeks to help the individual attain a higher level of spirituality and peace of mind is referred to as:

A) meditation.
B) yoga.
C) imagery.
D) biofeedback.

Question 76

Identify five factors that may increase a college student's vulnerability to stress and discuss means to reduce vulnerability to stress.