Question 1

_________is the optimal amount of stress that people need to promote health and well-being.

Accepted Answer

Eustress is the optimal amount of stress that people need to promote health and well-being. It is the positive form of stress that results from a feeling of excitement or an increased sense of motivation. Eustress can enhance performance and increase the ability to handle challenging situations, while also promoting growth and development.

Question 2

Which major life event on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale has the highest number of life change units?

Accepted Answer

The death of a spouse is the major life event on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale with the highest number of life change units, which is 100. This is because the loss of a spouse can cause significant emotional, financial, and social upheaval in a person's life. Divorce has a score of 73, marriage has a score of 50, and damage to the home has a score of 43, all of which are lower than the score for the death of a spouse.

Question 3

Hachi is working against a deadline.She must have a term paper written by 8 am tomorrow.The deadline is an example of a ________.

Accepted Answer

The deadline is a stressor, which is an external event or situation that causes stress in an individual. A stress response is the physical and emotional reaction to the stressor, while a stress reaction is the long-term negative effects of chronic stress on the body and mind.

Question 4

Which of the following are considered emotional,as opposed to mental,symptoms of stress?

Accepted Answer

Depression, fear, and anger are all emotional states, while the other options listed are more physical or behavioral symptoms.

Question 5

An assessment that measures the amount of stress in a person's life resulting from major life changes over one year is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale, also known as the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, measures the amount of stress in a person's life resulting from major life changes over one year. It assigns a numerical value to various life events, such as the death of a loved one or marriage, and adds up the scores to determine a person's level of stress. The other options (A, B, and D) are not relevant to this specific type of assessment.

Question 6

Which of the following is the term used to describe unpredictable,large-scale events that create a great deal of stress and feelings of threat?

Accepted Answer

Catastrophes are sudden, unpredictable, large-scale events that create a great deal of stress and feelings of threat. Examples of catastrophes include natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and major accidents.

Question 7

Burning your toast,having trouble opening an e-mail attachment,breaking a glass,and running late for an appointment are all examples of ___________.

Accepted Answer

These are all examples of small, everyday irritations and inconveniences, which are commonly referred to as "hassles." Uplifts are positive experiences, downturns are more significant negative events, and distress refers to more intense emotional responses to stressors.

Question 8

According to Holmes and Rahe,a person who scores over 300 on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale is more likely than are people with lower scores to have what kind of experience in the near future?

Accepted Answer

According to Holmes and Rahe, a score over 300 on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale indicates a high level of stress and a higher chance of becoming ill or having an accident in the near future. Choices A, B, and C are not necessarily associated with a high stress score on this scale.

Question 9

__________ measures the amount of stress in a college student's life over a one-year period resulting from major life changes.

Accepted Answer

The College Undergraduate Stress Scale (CUSS) is specifically designed to measure stress in college students by assessing the impact of major life changes over a one-year period.

Question 10

When thinking about GREs,applying to graduate school,and studying for mid-terms, Nichole starts to have sweaty palms and a racing heart.It is MOST probable that Nichole is responding to ________.

Accepted Answer

Sweaty palms and a racing heart are physical responses to the release of stress hormones in the body, indicating that Nichole is likely experiencing a stress response to the pressures of GREs, graduate school applications, and mid-terms. The other options (T cells, lymphocytes) are related to the immune system and not directly related to the physical symptoms Nichole is experiencing.

Question 11

The term hassles refers to__________.

Accepted Answer

Hassles refers to minor annoyances of everyday life.

Question 12

_________ is the term used to describe the physical,emotional,cognitive,and behavioral responses to events that are threatening or challenging.

Accepted Answer

Stress is the term used to describe the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to events that are threatening or challenging, such as a new job, relationship difficulties, or financial problems. Burnout refers to a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion often caused by prolonged stress or frustration in the workplace, while dysphoria is a state of unease or generalized dissatisfaction with life. Distress refers specifically to negative stress that causes discomfort and can lead to physical or emotional problems.

Question 13

Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe developed the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)to measure change due to_________.

Accepted Answer

The SRRS was developed to measure change due to major life changes, such as death of a loved one, marriage, divorce, or starting a new job. It measures the stress associated with these events and their impact on a person's life.

Question 14

_________occurs when people experience unpleasant stressors.

Accepted Answer

Distress occurs when people experience unpleasant stressors, such as losing a job or going through a breakup. It is the opposite of eustress, which refers to positive stress that comes from exciting or fulfilling experiences. Acute stress is a normal and expected response to a short-term challenge, while catastrophic stress refers to high levels of stress resulting from a major disaster or traumatic event.

Question 15

Which of the following major life changes on the College Undergraduate Stress Scale has the highest number of life change units?

Accepted Answer

The College Undergraduate Stress Scale assigns 100 life change units to the experience of being raped, which is the highest number among the options given. Death of a close friend is assigned 63 units, getting straight As is assigned 34 units, and falling asleep in class is not a major life change event and is not included in the scale.

Question 16

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)measures stress related to _________.

Accepted Answer

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) measures stress related to both positive and negative life events. The scale assigns numerical values to a range of life events, such as death of a spouse, marriage, and pregnancy, based on how stressful they are perceived to be.

Question 17

Events that cause a stress reaction are referred to as _____________.

Accepted Answer

Stressors refer to any events or situations that are perceived as a threat, challenge, or demand by the individual and cause a stress reaction in the body and mind. Hassles refer to minor everyday stressors, catastrophes refer to sudden and large-scale events that can cause significant stress reactions, and eustresses refer to positive stressors that can result in growth and development.

Question 18

Which of the following are considered mental symptoms of stress?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of the following life events is not found in the list of major life changes that cause a significant amount of stress according to the social readjustment rating scale (SRRS)?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Professor Willoughby assigns his class a term paper that is to make up 30% of their final grade.The students are given clear guidelines about what is expected in this assignment,and are given two months to complete the assignment.Because students know that this paper is important but not the only thing upon which their grades will be based,this assignment would be likely to cause _____________.

Accepted Answer

The assignment is unlikely to cause frustration or distress because the students have clear guidelines and two months to complete it. It is also unlikely to cause aggression. Therefore, the assignment would likely cause eustress, which is a positive type of stress that can motivate and energize individuals to perform well.

Quiz 11: Stress and Health