Question 1

Circumstances in which people have little or no control are less stressful because they do not require decisions or choices.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Circumstances in which people have little or no control can be very stressful because they often involve unpredictability and a lack of certainty about the outcome, which can be anxiety-provoking. Additionally, feeling stuck or trapped without the ability to change the situation can also be a source of stress.

Question 2

In terms of health,both spouses benefit equally from marriage.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that men often gain more health benefits from marriage than women. Men tend to experience improvements in their physical health, mental well-being, and longevity, while the health benefits for women are less consistent and sometimes depend more on the quality of the marriage.

Question 3

A moderate amount of stress can be beneficial for motivation.

Accepted Answer

Moderate levels of stress can activate the body's "fight or flight" response, releasing hormones like adrenaline and cortisol which can actually improve performance and motivation in the short-term. However, too much stress can be detrimental to both physical and mental health.

Question 4

Biofeedback has been found to be more beneficial for coping with stress than simple relaxation techniques.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Most ulcers are caused by stress.

Accepted Answer

While stress can exacerbate symptoms of an ulcer, the majority of ulcers are caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori or long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen.

Question 6

Optimists are better protected against coronary heart disease than are pessimists.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that optimists have a reduced risk of developing coronary heart disease compared to pessimists. Optimists tend to have a more positive outlook on life, engage in healthier behaviors, and have stronger social support networks, which all contribute to their lower risk of heart disease.

Question 7

When people feel their sense of control is undermined,they compensate by heightening their search for structure in the world.

Accepted Answer

This statement is supported by research on control theory, which suggests that when individuals feel a lack of control, they seek out structure and predictability in their environment as a way of regaining a sense of control.

Question 8

The hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine are released from the adrenal cortex in response to stress and are associated with the HPA axis.

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are released from the adrenal medulla, not the adrenal cortex. They are associated with the sympathetic nervous system response to stress, not the HPA axis.

Question 9

According to set point theory,the body tries to maintain body weight within a relatively small range.

Accepted Answer

Set point theory proposes that the body has a preset weight range that it tries to maintain through various physiological mechanisms such as hunger and metabolism. This theory suggests that weight loss attempts may trigger the body to compensate by slowing down metabolism and increasing hunger, making it difficult to sustain weight loss.

Question 10

The leading cause of preventable death in Canada today is obesity.

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, the leading cause of preventable death in Canada is smoking, followed by physical inactivity and unhealthy eating. Obesity is a risk factor for many health problems, but it is not the leading cause of preventable death.

Deck 14: A: Health, Stress, and Coping