Question 1

Rima always hated giving class presentations because she felt like the students in her class were judging her.For her next presentation,she decided to focus on her ability to teach the class something,and she ended up enjoying the assignment.This example BEST illustrates what type of stress management?

A)repressive coping
B)understanding
C)meditation
D)reframing

reframing

Accepted Answer

Reframing involves changing the way a situation is viewed or interpreted in order to reduce stress. In this case, Rima changed her focus from worrying about being judged to teaching the class something, which resulted in her enjoying the assignment.

Question 2

Which strategy is a beneficial stress management technique for trying to eat wisely?&#10;A)meditating in order to control junk food cravings&#10;B)restricting calories but not increasing exercise&#10;C)focusing on increasing activity&#10;D)self-regulating by focusing on what not to eat

Accepted Answer

Focusing on increasing activity is beneficial for stress management and can also help with weight management. Restricting calories without increasing exercise can lead to feelings of deprivation and may not be sustainable in the long term. Meditating can be helpful for managing stress but may not specifically address eating habits. Self-regulating by focusing on what not to eat can also create feelings of deprivation and may not be sustainable in the long term.

Question 3

Which structure(s)is/are part of the HPA axis?&#10;A)the pons&#10;B)the amygdala&#10;C)the adrenal glands&#10;D)the pineal gland

Accepted Answer

The adrenal glands are one of the key structures of the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis, along with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. The pons, amygdala, and pineal gland are not direct components of the HPA axis.

Question 4

_____ refers to physical,mental,and emotional exhaustion due to a long-term demanding situation.&#10;A)Stress&#10;B)Burnout&#10;C)Self-regulation&#10;D)Reframing

Accepted Answer

Burnout refers to physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion due to a long-term demanding situation such as work or caregiving. It is typically characterized by a lack of motivation or interest in work, feelings of cynicism or detachment, and reduced productivity or effectiveness.

Question 5

Which mental health professional would be MOST interested in how noise pollution affects the stress levels of children in elementary school?&#10;A)a counseling psychologist&#10;B)a clinical psychologist&#10;C)an environmental psychologist&#10;D)a gestalt psychologist

Accepted Answer

An environmental psychologist specializes in the relationship between individuals and their physical environment, including the effects of noise pollution. They would be the most interested in how noise pollution affects the stress levels of children in elementary school. Counseling and clinical psychologists would be more focused on providing therapy and treatment for individuals with mental health concerns. A gestalt psychologist focuses on the perception of whole figures or layouts, which is not directly related to the impact of noise pollution on stress levels.

Question 6

In what phase of the general adaptation syndrome reaction to stress does the body adapt to its high state of arousal in an attempt to cope with the stressor?&#10;A)alarm&#10;B)resistance&#10;C)exhaustion&#10;D)fight-or-flight

Accepted Answer

During the resistance phase, the body adapts to its high state of arousal in an attempt to cope with the stressor. The alarm phase is the initial response to the stressor, while the exhaustion phase occurs if the body is unable to cope with the stressor and resources become depleted. The fight-or-flight response is a physiological reaction that occurs during the alarm phase.

Question 7

Relaxation therapy involves _____ relaxing the muscles in the body;this relaxation reduces heart rate and _____ blood pressure levels.&#10;A)unconsciously;increases&#10;B)unconsciously;decreases&#10;C)consciously;increases&#10;D)consciously;decreases

Accepted Answer

Relaxation therapy involves conscious effort to relax the muscles in the body, which results in a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure levels. Therefore, the correct answer is D - consciously;decreases.

Question 8

Angela is in her history class when the teacher produces a pop quiz.Angela is stressed and likely considers the quiz a _____ because she has not yet read the chapter on which she is being tested.&#10;A)challenge&#10;B)threat&#10;C)Type A stressor&#10;D)chronic stressor

Accepted Answer

A threat is a stressor that is perceived as potential harm or danger. In this scenario, Angela's lack of preparation for the quiz is a potential harm to her grade, causing her to feel stressed.

Question 9

Which individual who has been exposed to the common cold virus is MOST likely to catch a cold?&#10;A)Vicky,who has been dealing with a messy divorce for 3 months&#10;B)Jim,who passed a calculus test with grace marks&#10;C)Marjorie,who studied hard for an exam&#10;D)Calvin,who is the president of his fraternity

Accepted Answer

Stress and emotional turmoil can weaken the immune system and make individuals more susceptible to catching a cold. Vicky's ongoing messy divorce could be a source of stress, making her more likely to catch a cold.

Question 10

Which group is likely to rely MOST on social support as a way of reducing stress?&#10;A)unmarried men&#10;B)women&#10;C)students who go to preparatory schools&#10;D)elderly men

Accepted Answer

Studies have consistently shown that women tend to rely more on social support as a coping mechanism for stress than men. Women often have larger social support networks and are more likely to seek out and engage in social support activities such as talking with friends or family members, participating in support groups, or seeking professional help. This may be due in part to cultural norms that encourage women to express emotion and seek out social support, while men may feel pressure to mask their emotions and go it alone.

Question 11

Which statement about the placebo effect is FALSE?&#10;A)Patients given a placebo often misreport their pain experience.&#10;B)The placebo effect is somewhat dependent on the conscious expectation that the placebo will work.&#10;C)Placebos deactivate brain regions associated with pain sensation.&#10;D)Placebos decrease pain,in part,by triggering the release of endorphins.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which statement about the placebo effect is...

Question 12

Brain activation in response to threat occurs in the:&#10;A)pons.&#10;B)amygdala.&#10;C)hypothalamus.&#10;D)corpus callosum.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Brain activation in response to threat occurs...

Question 13

A specific trait related to hardiness does NOT involve:&#10;A)commitment.&#10;B)conscientiousness.&#10;C)challenge.&#10;D)control.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A specific trait related to hardiness does...

Question 14

Type A personalities are at a(n)_____ risk of heart disease because _____.&#10;A)increased;of their competitive and time-conscious nature&#10;B)increased;they react to stress and adversity with anger and hostility&#10;C)decreased;of their competitive and time-conscious nature&#10;D)decreased;they tend to have lower levels of body fat than do Type B personalities

Accepted Answer

The answer of Type A personalities are at a(n)_____ risk...

Question 15

A person who gets married,has a baby,and starts a new job all within a year may have a _____ score on a stress scale than/to someone whose mother had a serious illness in the previous year.&#10;A)higher&#10;B)similar&#10;C)lower&#10;D)completely opposite

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person who gets married,has a baby,and...

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