Deck 3: Managing Stress

Question 1

What is the stress response phase in which the brain tells the body that extra resources are needed to deal with a stressor?

A) the resistance phase
B) homeostasis
C) the alarm phase
D) the general adaptation phase

Answer 1

the alarm phase

Question 2

Not having enough money to pay your electric bill is an example of what type of stressor?

A) academic
B) personal
C) interpersonal
D) environmental

Answer 2

personal

Question 3

Which of the following is the physical and emotional states that we experience as a result of changes and challenges in our lives?

A) eustress
B) stress
C) stressors
D) distress

Answer 3

stress

Question 4

Receiving a prestigious award in front of a large group of your peers and coworkers is an example of which of the following?

A) eustress
B) distress
C) social health
D) alarm

Question 5

What is the body's physiological response to continuous stress, which includes three phases?

A) post-traumatic stress disorder
B) distress
C) stress intensity
D) general adaptation syndrome

Question 6

Which of the following is the stress response phase in which the body breaks down due to trying to keep up with increased demands from stress?

A) the exhaustion phase
B) the resistance phase
C) general adaptation syndrome
D) the flight-or-fight phase

Question 7

Experiencing a natural disaster such as earthquake would be considered what type of stressor?

A) environmental
B) physical
C) personal
D) interpersonal

Question 8

Headaches, stomachaches, and poor sleep patterns could all be symptoms related to which of the following?

A) psychoneuroimmunology
B) stress
C) diabetes
D) PTSD

Question 9

You just had a huge fight with your romantic partner. This would be an example of what kind of stress?

A) societal
B) physical
C) love
D) interpersonal

Question 10

After dealing with a stressor, our body attempts to return itself back to normal. What system is responsible for returning our body to homeostasis at this time?

A) the parasympathetic nervous system
B) the autonomic nervous system
C) the endocrine system
D) the sympathetic nervous system

Question 11

Which of the following is true about stress?

A) Stress impacts only physical health.
B) Feeling stressed is not a normal, healthy reaction.
C) There are both good and bad forms of stress.
D) Stress occurs only as a result of something that someone else did.

Question 12

Students in a course are all required to give a presentation to the rest of the class that is worth 80 percent of their grade. Which of the following is true about stress in this situation?

A) Most students will experience physical reactions to stress such as a headache, stomachache, etc.
B) All students will experience the same amount of stress.
C) Every student will perceive the situation differently and may feel stressed or not stressed.
D) Some students will experience post-traumatic stress disorder as a result.

Question 13

Being asked to take on a large project at work that you feel incapable of handling is an example of which of the following?

A) financial stress
B) job stress
C) interpersonal stress
D) eustress

Question 14

What are the situations that trigger physical and emotional reactions in our bodies?

A) stressors
B) PTSD
C) chapters
D) eustressors

Question 15

What is the part of the nervous system that controls breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure?

A) the cerebellum
B) the respiratory system
C) the automatic nervous system
D) the autonomic nervous system

Question 16

Learning to budget your time and knowing what you can handle can help you avoid which of the following?

A) overall stress
B) achieving your potential
C) eustress
D) overscheduling

Question 17

Which of the following describes the reactions that occur in your body after experiencing a stressor and/or threat?

A) victimization
B) stress responses
C) societal stressors
D) PTSD

Question 18

Your friend just witnessed a murder a few days ago. He is clearly upset by this and seems to be reliving the event in his mind over and over again. Your friend is most likely experiencing which of the following?

A) a decrease in hormones
B) post-traumatic stress disorder
C) an interpersonal stressor
D) general adaptation syndrome

Question 19

Which of the following is true about stressors?

A) Our past experiences can influence whether or not we perceive something as a stressor.
B) Stressors are life-or-death situations.
C) There are no positive stressors.
D) No matter how hard we try, no amount of coping skills can help us to deal with stressors.

Question 20

What is one common result of financial stress?

A) cancer
B) anxiety
C) general adaptation syndrome
D) economic freedom

Question 21

If you are feeling particularly stressed, which of the following would be the healthiest way to decrease your stress level?

A) eating junk food
B) taking a 15-minute walk
C) putting off work until tomorrow
D) having a couple beers

Question 22

Describe two illnesses that are associated with excessive and continued stress.

Question 23

What is the difference between the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system?

Question 24

Describe the affect that stress can have on emotions.

Question 25

When stress hormones are released into the body, which of the following is most likely to occur?

A) increased appetite
B) slower digestion
C) relaxed muscles
D) frequent urination

Question 26

Which of the following is true about the stress hormone, cortisol?

A) It is produced by the cardiovascular system.
B) People with PTSD do not produce cortisol.
C) In excess, it can boost the immune system.
D) In excess, it can suppress the immune system.

Question 27

What happens during the flight-or-fight response?

Question 28

What is the primary difference between eustress and distress?

Question 29

Give an example of how stress hormones can help an individual perform well during an emergency.

Question 30

What are some of the factors that can contribute to job stress?

Question 31

People who are usually hurried, competitive, driven, and impatient are said to exhibit what type of personality?

A) Type A personality
B) Type B personality
C) Type C personality
D) Type C+ personality

Question 32

What is the role of the nervous system in dealing with stress?

Question 33

Which of the following is true about people with a Type B personality?

A) They tend to go with the flow and have a decreased stress response.
B) They tend to be uptight and have an increased stress response.
C) They avoid having strong social networks.
D) They enjoy competing with others.

Question 34

Which of the following produces hormones?

A) the heart
B) the autonomic nervous system
C) the endocrine system
D) the parasympathetic nervous system

Question 35

What are the three characteristics of stress hardiness?

A) social skills, intelligence, and strength
B) altruism, endurance, and willingness
C) ambition, competitiveness, and social ties
D) challenge, control, and commitment

Question 36

What is the technique of tightening and then relaxing the various muscle groups in the body?

A) guided imagery
B) mindful awareness
C) progressive relaxation
D) meditation

Question 37

Give a description of a personal stressor.

Question 38

Which of the following is true about stress hardy individuals?

A) They believe that everything that happens to them is up to fate.
B) They do not rely on help from others.
C) They believe their lives have meaning and purpose.
D) They enjoy spending time outside.

Question 39

Describe the three phases of stress response in the general adaptation syndrome sequence.

Question 40

Research indicates that having a strong network of family and/or friends results in which of the following?

A) increases cortisol levels
B) is considered a daily hassle
C) can help you to cope with stress better
D) has no impact whatsoever on a person's ability to deal with stress