Deck 15: Guidelines for Stress Management and Well Being Enhancement

Question 1

Dispositional optimists are more prone to use ____ strategies over ____ strategies.

A) approach, avoidance
B) avoidance, approach
C) disengagement, engagement
D) decentering, engaging

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Eat more fatty marine fish, selecting those with low ____ content, or take fish oil supplements.

A) silver
B) iron
C) tin
D) mercury

Answer 2

D

Question 3

____ is linked to higher cardiovascular risk, and ____ with an elevated risk of breast cancer and colorectal cancer

A) Sleep deprivation, shift work
B) Shift work, sleep deprivation
C) Shift work, night work
D) Night work, shift work

Answer 3

C

Question 4

For optimal health, you should consume 45% to 65% of your total dietary intake from ____.

A) fats
B) fiber
C) protein
D) carbohydrates

Question 5

Consume a "rainbow diet" of multicolored fruits and vegetables to increase your fiber, beneficial phytochemicals, and ____.

A) amino acids
B) antioxidants
C) LDL
D) fats

Question 6

Green tea is low in caffeine and high in beneficial ____.

A) polyphenols
B) selenium
C) folic acid
D) Vitamin D

Question 7

Use monounsaturated and ____ fats to satisfy your body's dietary fat needs.

A) polyunsaturated
B) trans
C) saturated
D) polysaturated

Question 8

If you drink, keep alcohol consumption to moderate levels-no more than ____ drinks per day for women and ____ per day for men.

A) two, three
B) three, two
C) one, two
D) two, one

Question 9

To maintain good nutrition, follow the Institute of Medicine's Food and Nutrition Board's (2002)most current guidelines. Pay special attention to selenium, folic acid, B₁₂, and ____.

A) vitamin D
B) vitamin A
C) vitamin C
D) vitamin K

Question 10

Avoid altogether foods that contain ____-fats.

A) monounsaturated
B) trans
C) polysaturated
D) polyunsaturated

Question 11

Cardiorespiratory fitness enhances psychological well-being. A combination of ____ aerobic exercise and ____ resistance training is the antidote.

A) vigorous, moderate
B) light, vigorous
C) moderate, light
D) light, moderate

Question 12

For optimal health, you should consume 20% to 35% of your total dietary intake from ____.

A) fats
B) protein
C) fiber
D) carbohydrates

Question 13

As we age, we lose about ____ pound(s)of muscle each year unless we exercise.

A) a quarter
B) a half
C) a pound
D) two

Question 14

Antonovky's (1979; 1987)Sense of Coherence (SOC)model considers ____ the most important component of our world view.

A) tranquility
B) love
C) meaning
D) altruism

Question 15

When we pursue goals, especially challenging ones that we are able to master through deploying our greatest strengths, we experience flow. This process of ____ leads to merging our consciousness with the event.

A) decentering
B) engagement
C) accepting
D) strengthening

Question 16

Reducing weight means dropping ____ calories a day from your menu.

A) 100
B) 200
C) 500
D) 900

Question 17

Epidemiological studies indicate that the Goldilocks' amount of sleep is between ____ hours.

A) 6 and 7
B) 7 and 8
C) 8 and 9
D) 9 and 10

Question 18

Seligman's (2011)authentic happiness and well-being theories are anchored by his construct of ____ strengths.

A) signature
B) restorative
C) spiritual
D) emotional

Question 19

Like deep relaxation, meditation ideally involves ____ minutes ____ a day.

A) 10, once
B) 10, twice
C) 20, once
D) 20, twice

Question 20

For optimal health, you should consume 10% to 35% of your total dietary intake from ____.

A) protein
B) fats
C) protein
D) carbohydrates

Question 21

What is realistic optimism?

Question 22

How can empathy be conveyed?

Question 23

Provide tips on how to give up tobacco use.

Question 24

What foods can harm your health?

Question 25

Describe the process of using minimally effective responses.

Question 26

What are the benefits of the practice of meditation?

Question 27

How can one start a 10,000 step program?

Question 28

Provide tips on how to become an activarian if one is a sedentarian.

Question 29

Our bodies need time to recharge and restore. How do we accomplish this?

Question 30

What are the health and psychological benefits of physical exercise?

Question 31

What are some anger management strategies you can use to curb chronic excess hostility and anger?

Question 32

What are the skills needed for promoting good feelings or positive relationships? By employing these skills, how much of the overall happiness can one influence?

Question 33

When engaging in light resistance training, which muscles should one concentrate on and why?

Question 34

What is health-conscious living? What does it involve?

Question 35

What is a whole clear message?

Question 36

Describe the basics of time management.

Question 37

According to Antonovsky, are stressors inherently pathogenic? Why or why not?

Question 38

According to Walsh (2011), what does recreation involve?

Question 39

List four empirically documented healthy eating plans.

Question 40

List foods that contain potential anti-cancer properties.

Question 41

What does positive psychology expert Michael Fordyce suggest we do to enhance our happiness and well-being?

Question 42

What are the benefits of altruism?

Question 43

List the positive benefits of expressing gratitude. Cite a research study in your answer.

Question 44

List the benefits of practicing forgiveness.

Question 45

Discuss the process of keeping a stress log. How can it help you respond to your stressors?

Question 46

Describe the process of detriangulation.

Question 47

What are some of the potential risks involved when undertaking altruistic behavior? Provide evidence from research studies. Are these risks sufficient to discourage one from any form of altruism?

Question 48

According to Seligman, if we minimize negative affect does it necessarily follow that we will experience happiness and well-being?

Question 49

List the hazards related to work stress and burnout. How can one deal with stress related to working nights and long-hour schedules? What self-care strategies can you employ?

Question 50

Discuss Seligman's authentic happiness and well-being theories.