Question 1

The coping method that involves changing the way you feel or emotionally react to a stressor is known as _________.&#10;A)a defense mechanism&#10;B)problem-focused coping&#10;C)self-focused coping&#10;D)emotion-focused coping

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping involves changing the way one feels or emotionally reacts to a stressor, such as through relaxation techniques or seeking emotional support from others. Defense mechanisms are unconscious psychological strategies used to protect oneself from unpleasant emotions or situations, while problem-focused coping involves actively addressing and solving the stressor. Self-focused coping involves changing one's self-perception and self-talk in response to a stressor.

Question 2

Research by Teresa Amabile shows that time pressure has ________impact on one's ability to be creative.&#10;A)no&#10;B)a positive&#10;C)a negative&#10;D)some

Accepted Answer

The research by Teresa Amabile reveals that time pressure has a negative impact on one's ability to be creative.

Question 3

In order to be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder,an individual would have to experience symptoms for a time period of at least __________.&#10;A)one week&#10;B)six months&#10;C)one month&#10;D)one year

Accepted Answer

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder must persist for at least one month to qualify for a diagnosis.

Question 4

______________ people tend not to live to the average life expectancy.&#10;A)Aggressive&#10;B)Easygoing&#10;C)Cheerful&#10;D)Active

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that people who have an aggressive personality tend to have a higher risk of health problems and mortality, leading to a shorter lifespan.

Question 5

Events that cause a stress reaction are referred to as _____________.&#10;A)hassles&#10;B)catastrophes&#10;C)eustresses&#10;D)stressors

Accepted Answer

Events that cause a stress reaction are called stressors. Hassles and catastrophes are types of stressors, but eustresses are events that are positive and do not necessarily cause a stress response.

Question 6

Research shows that ____________lowers blood pressure in adolescents and adults.&#10;A)sensory deprivation&#10;B)concentrative meditation&#10;C)sublimation&#10;D)implosive meditation

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that concentrative meditation, a technique that involves focusing on one particular thing, such as the breath or a mantra, can lower blood pressure in adolescents and adults. This technique helps to reduce stress and relax the body, which can lead to lower blood pressure readings.

Question 7

Which parts of the nervous system are associated with the general adaptation syndrome?&#10;A)somatic and parasympathetic&#10;B)autonomic and sympathetic&#10;C)sympathetic and parasympathetic&#10;D)central and somatic

Accepted Answer

The general adaptation syndrome is a physiological response to stress that involves the activation of both the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system. Therefore, the correct answer is C, which includes both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Question 8

A sexual ___________ is a problem with sexual functioning,or the actual physical workings of the sex act.&#10;A)dysfunction&#10;B)malapropism&#10;C)deviation&#10;D)shortcoming

Accepted Answer

A sexual dysfunction is defined as a problem with sexual functioning, which can include difficulties with desire, arousal, orgasm, or pain during intercourse. Malapropism, deviation, and shortcoming do not accurately describe problems with sexual functioning.

Question 9

_________ is the term used to describe the physical,emotional,cognitive,and behavioral responses to events that are threatening or challenging.&#10;A)Stress&#10;B)Burnout&#10;C)Dysphoria&#10;D)Distress

Accepted Answer

Stress is the term used to describe the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to events that are threatening or challenging. Burnout refers specifically to exhaustion and disengagement resulting from prolonged work-related stress. Dysphoria is a general term used to describe unhappiness or a sense of dissatisfaction. Distress refers to negative stress that can be harmful to one's well-being.

Question 10

The stress resulting from the need to change and adapt to the dominant,or majority,culture is called___________.&#10;A)acculturative stress&#10;B)acculturation&#10;C)integration&#10;D)assimilation

Accepted Answer

Acculturative stress is the stress that results from the process of trying to adapt to a new culture or to the dominant culture in a new environment. It is the result of the challenges and difficulties that emerge when individuals have to change their habits, behaviors, and beliefs to fit in with the new culture. Acculturation, on the other hand, is the process of adapting to a new culture and acquiring new customs, beliefs, and values. Integration and assimilation are also related to the process of acculturation, but they refer to specific outcomes or goals of the process, rather than the stress that results from it. Integration refers to the process of combining the culture of the individual with the dominant culture, while assimilation refers to the process of adopting the dominant culture completely and forfeiting one's own cultural identity.

Deck 9: C: Stress and Health