Deck 11: Reducing Stress to Improve Health

Question 1

Stress has the potential to create the same body effects as which health problem?

A) Arthritis
B) Hypertension
C) Multiple sclerosis
D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which health problem can be triggered by emotional reactivity to an acute stressor?

A) Muscle cramping
B) Lung infection
C) Gastrointestinal bleeding
D) Acute coronary syndrome

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What effect does chronic stress have on cancer?

A) Accelerates metastasis
B) Reduces effects of white blood cells
C) Alters metabolism of glucose
D) Impacts red blood cell production

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which bodily function is affected by chronic stress that contributes to aging?

A) Shortened telomeres
B) Increased interleukin levels
C) Exaggerated platelet activity
D) Increased blood flow to muscles

Question 5

Which population is most likely to experience the highest level of stress?

A) Men
B) Older adults
C) Low income level
D) High education level

Question 6

Which is a behavioral intervention within cognitive behavioral therapy?

A) Time management
B) Relaxation exercises
C) Problem-solving skills
D) Interpersonal communication

Question 7

Which should be included when instructing on the use of relaxation exercises to reduce stress?

A) Perform 3 times a week
B) Engage for at least 30 minutes
C) Practice in a quiet environment
D) Focus on situations that cause the stress

Question 8

Which type of relaxation therapy focuses on "stepping back" and observing the flow of consciousness, maintaining an attitude of acceptance and attention on moment-to-moment reality?

A) Hypnosis
B) Mindfulness
C) Diaphragmatic breathing
D) Progressive muscle relaxation

Question 9

Which type of relaxation therapy has been found to reduce insomnia and enhance sleep?

A) Hypnosis
B) Guided imagery
C) Diaphragmatic breathing
D) Progressive muscle relaxation

Question 10

Which is a benefit of hatha yoga?

A) Integrates mind, body, and spirit
B) Maximizes challenging stretches
C) Enhances parasympathetic output
D) Deregulates the sympathetic nervous system

Question 11

Which is an advantage of using the Internet for stress management?

A) Anonymity
B) Low-dropout rates
C) Enhanced compliance
D) Moderately priced user fees

Question 12

Which type of technology can monitor stress-related symptoms in order to track the body's stress response?

A) App
B) Smartphone
C) Wearable sensor
D) Software program

Question 13

Which approach provides information about the physiological state to increase the ability to self-regulate signs of stress?

A) Yoga
B) Hypnosis
C) Biofeedback
D) Guided imagery

Question 14

Which approach can cause either a stressful situation or provide a peaceful environment?

A) Mindfulness
B) Biofeedback
C) Virtual reality
D) Guided imagery

Question 15

Which should be considered before implementing interventions that target a specific health behavior change?

A) Address the cause and effect of stress first
B) Identify if the health behavior is causing stress
C) Identify if stress is causing the health behavior
D) Determine how to incorporate stress reduction with the behavior change