Deck 4: Personal Stress Management

Question 1

Experts have singled out three primary culprits for the anger epidemic: time,tension,and _____. 

A) ​therapy 
B) ​terror 
C) ​technology 
D) ​tantrums 
E) ​trepidation

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Undergraduates who report higher stress levels tend to ____ than their classmates. 

A) ​eat more vegetables 
B) ​eat more junk foods 
C) ​drink more fruit juice 
D) ​report fewer symptoms of depression 
E) ​exercise more often

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which type of stress refers to concerns about the relative inadequacy of one's academic preparation and ability,particularly as related to minority students?​ 

A) ​acculturative stress 
B) ​intergroup stress 
C) ​discrimination stress 
D) ​achievement stress 
E) ​social climate stress

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Time management is an inherent skill that few people can master. 

Question 5

The "eu" in eustress means _____.

A) ​bad 
B) ​disabling 
C) ​chronic 
D) ​good 
E) ​temporary

Question 6

Which students are most susceptible to test stress? 

A) ​those who believe they'll do well and don't see tests as much of a threat 
B) ​those who study too much and as a result, have trouble remembering facts 
C) ​those who believe they will do poorly and see tests as extremely threatening 
D) ​those who crowd out negative thoughts with false hopes  
E) ​those who talk to themselves about what might be on the tests

Question 7

According to your text,neither gender (male or female college students)necessarily handles stress better than the other. 

Question 8

Defense mechanisms are physiological responses that help people eliminate mental conflict.

Question 9

Which term applies to subtle racial expressions that may undermine a minority student's confidence and ability to bond with others?​ 

A) ​microaggressions 
B) ​acculturation 
C) ​negative assimilations 
D) ​overt racism 
E) ​microaffirmations

Question 10

Which term refers to the negative effects of stress that can deplete or even destroy life energy?​ 

A) ​burnout 
B) ​homeostasis 
C) ​adaptation 
D) ​inoculation 
E) distress

Question 11

 The immune system is the network of organs,tissues,and white blood cells that defend against disease. 

Question 12

The disabling symptoms of acute stress disorder occur within three days to a month after exposure to a traumatic event. 

Question 13

Relaxation can be defined as the physical and mental state opposite that of stress. 

Question 14

For the employed,an insecure position can cause as much stress as not having a job at all. 

Question 15

Driver aggression,which contributes to half of all motor vehicle accidents,is known as _____. 

A) ​venting 
B) ​vehicular assault 
C) ​road rage 
D) ​highway strain 
E) ​offensive driving

Question 16

Not all stressors are negative. 

Question 17

Research confirms that encouraging people to "vent" is an effective tool in anger management. 

Question 18

Traumatic experiences that occurred long ago are known as _____ stressors.

A) ​time-limited 
B) ​distant 
C) ​life-changing 
D) ​naturalistic 
E) ​hidden

Question 19

Which type of stress affects minority students in particular and arises from perceptions of the campus environment as unwelcoming to members of the student's group?​ 

A) ​acculturative stress 
B) ​intergroup stress 
C) ​discrimination stress 
D) ​achievement stress 
E) ​university social climate stress

Question 20

Based on an American Psychological Association survey,the most common cause of stress among men and women is work,followed by family responsibilities.

Question 21

Which type of fat poses a greater health threat because it enters the bloodstream more readily?​ 

A) ​subcutaneous 
B) ​muscle 
C) ​liquid 
D) ​intestinal 
E) ​visceral

Question 22

Stress triggers ____ changes throughout the body. 

A) ​circulatory 
B) ​molecular 
C) ​mechanical 
D) ​autoimmune 
E) ​neurological

Question 23

When confronted with a stressor,the ____ respond(s)by producing stress hormones,including catecholamines,cortisol,and epinephrine. 

A) ​brain 
B) ​exocrine glands 
C) ​adrenal glands 
D) ​pancreas 
E) ​heart

Question 24

Stress-related abnormalities in cortisol,inflammation,and the sympathetic nervous system can affect ____ growth. 

A) ​brain 
B) ​cancer 
C) ​molecular 
D) ​muscle 
E) ​skeletal

Question 25

An estimated ____ percent of all college students suffer from PTSD. 

A) ​three 
B) ​six 
C) ​nine 
D) ​12 
E) ​15

Question 26

Victoria frequently relives the day a tornado destroyed her home.She is likely experiencing ____. 

A) ​posttraumatic stress disorder 
B) ​an altered reality 
C) ​hyper burnout 
D) ​startle response 
E) ​self-blame

Question 27

One of every 10 Americans may experience ____,which is characterized by a failure to achieve one's academic potential in spite of having average or above-average intelligence. 

A) ​burnout 
B) ​test stress 
C) ​acute stress disorder 
D) ​sleeplessness 
E) ​learning disability

Question 28

When confronted with a stressor,the body's ____ system practically shuts down. 

A) ​digestive 
B) ​cardiovascular 
C) ​lymphatic 
D) ​immune 
E) ​nervous

Question 29

Alex tries to reduce stress by examining the negative assumptions that are making him anxious and challenging them with counterarguments? Which technique is Alex using?​ 

A) ​cognitive restructuring 
B) ​biofeedback 
C) ​relaxation 
D) ​adaptive responsiveness 
E) ​word therapy

Question 30

When stressed,the body's "____" response prepares it for quick action. 

A) ​adapt-or-acquiesce 
B) ​fight-or-flight 
C) ​help-or-hinder 
D) ​"stop-and-go" 
E) ​tend-and-befriend

Question 31

Which theory of stress did Richard Lazarus develop? 

A) ​general adaptation syndrome 
B) ​cognitive transactional model 
C) ​alarm reaction 
D) ​Yerkes-Dodson Law 
E) ​"fight-or-flight"

Question 32

Increasing stress can boost performance-but only up to a certain point.This is at the heart of which theory of stress?​ 

A) ​general adaptation syndrome 
B) ​cognitive transactional model 
C) ​alarm reaction 
D) ​alarm reaction 
E) ​"fight-or-flight"

Question 33

Based on epidemiological studies,what is the most frequently reported traumatic event? 

A) ​fire 
B) ​job loss 
C) ​physical abuse 
D) ​motor vehicle accident 
E) ​illness

Question 34

The longer the stress,the more the ____ system shifts from potentially adaptive changes to potentially harmful ones. 

A) ​digestive 
B) ​cardiovascular 
C) ​lymphatic 
D) ​immune 
E) ​nervous

Question 35

Michael is overwhelmed to the point of physical and emotional exhaustion by the demands of a 10-hour workday and the need to care for his elderly mother.He is experiencing _____.

A) ​burnout 
B) ​exhaustion 
C) ​acute stress disorder 
D) ​high job strain 
E) ​homeostasis

Question 36

Amy has a very demanding job over which she feels she has no control or decision-making responsibility.She is experiencing ____.

A) ​burnout 
B) ​exhaustion 
C) ​acute stress disorder 
D) ​high job strain 
E) ​homeostasis

Question 37

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)targets which type of thoughts?​ 

A) ​self-congratulatory 
B) ​self-defeating 
C) deep-seated 
D) Shallow 
E) ​aggressive

Question 38

Which theory of stress did Hans Selye develop? 

A) ​general adaptation syndrome 
B) ​cognitive transactional model 
C) alarm reaction​ 
D) ​Yerkes-Dodson Law 
E) ​"fight-or-flight"

Question 39

When the body attains a stable and consistent physiological state,it has achieved _____. 

A) ​homeostasis 
B) ​adaptation 
C) ​relaxation 
D) ​resistance 
E) ​eustress

Question 40

Which relaxation technique works by intentionally increasing and then decreasing tension in the muscles?​ 

A) ​biofeedback 
B) ​guided imagery 
C) ​progressive relaxation 
D) ​meditation 
E) ​mindfulness

Question 41

Which relaxation technique is associated with the brain's production of alpha waves?​ 

A) ​biofeedback 
B) guided imagery​ 
C) ​progressive relaxation 
D) ​mindfulness 
E) ​cognitive restructuring

Question 42

Jerry tries to manage his stress by tuning in to every sensation in his body,from the itch in his lower back to the flutter of an eyelid.Which stress-management technique is he using?​ 

A) ​biofeedback 
B) ​strength training 
C) ​debriefing 
D) ​mindfulness 
E) ​power yoga

Question 43

Doing what you like least first is a particularly effective means of dealing with _____.

A) ​unexpected losses 
B) ​anger issues 
C) ​procrastination 
D) ​unhappiness 
E) ​threats to safety

Question 44

Stressors that are ongoing with no clear end point are said to be ____________________.

Question 45

A(n)____________________ perspective looks at health and an individual as a whole rather than part by part.

Question 46

When stressed,some people put on "belly," or ___________________fat,deposited deep within the central abdominal area of the body.

Question 47

____________________,or positive stress,challenges people to grow,adapt,and find creative solutions in their lives.

Question 48

The __________ __________ refers to a cascade of internal changes that mobilize the body's resources for action.

Question 49

____________ __________ __________ is a behavioral response to stress characterized by increased feelings of trust.

Question 50

____________________,produced by the pituitary gland,fine-tunes the brain's social network,increases empathy,and fosters the willingness to help and support others.

Question 51

A chronic inability to make choices or decisions,fatigue,and a sense of being overwhelmed by demands and details are symptoms of poor _____.

A) ​attention span 
B) ​self-actualization 
C) ​time management 
D) ​learning skills 
E) ​nutritional habits

Question 52

The three stages of the __________ __________ syndrome are alarm,resistance,and exhaustion​

Question 53

An estimated 14.9 million Americans practice ____,which has been defined as a union of mind,body,and spirit. 

A) ​yoga 
B) ​prayer 
C) ​desensitization 
D) ​acculturation 
E) ​visualization

Question 54

Adam has a lot of projects facing him at work.What should be his first step?​ 

A) ​Schedule his time. 
B) ​Focus on the first project. 
C) ​Ask his supervisor where to start. 
D) ​Read his correspondence. 
E) ​Take a break.

Question 55

To deal with the stress of her illness,Chelsea pictures herself basking in the sun.Which relaxation technique is she using?​ 

A) ​biofeedback 
B) ​visualization 
C) ​progressive relaxation 
D) ​debriefing 
E) ​cognitive restructuring

Question 56

Which practice runs the gamut from the yogic techniques of the Far East to the silence of Quakers in more modern times?​ 

A) ​cognitive restructuring 
B) ​guided imagery 
C) ​progressive relaxation 
D) ​meditation 
E) ​mindfulness

Question 57

____________________ is the nonspecific response of the body to any demands made upon it.

Question 58

Which term applies to a sense of being in control of one's life?​ 

A) ​eustress 
B) ​self-efficacy 
C) ​homeostasis 
D) ​self-esteem 
E) ​resilience

Question 59

Instead of letting a traumatic experience from her past consume her,Angela decides to view her stressful situation as a challenge to be met rather than a threat to her health.Angela is exhibiting _____​ 

A) ​spirituality 
B) ​eustress 
C) ​homeostasis 
D) ​inoculation 
E) ​resilience

Question 60

A(n)____________________ is a specific or nonspecific response agent or situation that causes a stress response in the body.

Question 61

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.proactive coping
c.procrastination
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.homeostasis
putting feelings into words​

Question 62

____________________ is an attribute that helps one bounce back from adversity in a positive and stronger way.

Question 63

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.proactive coping
c.procrastination
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.homeostasis
experiencing physical and mental sensations in the present moment​

Question 64

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.proactive coping
c.procrastination
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.homeostasis
sitting quietly and breathing slowly​

Question 65

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.proactive coping
c.procrastination
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.homeostasis
putting off unpleasant things,difficult tasks,or tough decisions

Question 66

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.proactive coping
c.procrastination
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.homeostasis
reducing muscle tension by tightening and relaxing certain areas of the body

Question 67

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.proactive coping
c.procrastination
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.homeostasis
obtaining information about some physiological activity occurring in the body

Question 68

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.proactive coping
c.procrastination
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.homeostasis
increases flexibility

Question 69

Discuss three of the five factors that have proved to help people thrive in the face of adversity.

Question 70

One of the simplest,yet most effective,ways to work through stress is by putting your feelings into words that only you will read in a process known as ____________________.

Question 71

Denial,displacement,projection,rationalization,reaction formation,and repression are examples of mental processes known as __________ __________.

Question 72

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.proactive coping
c.procrastination
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.homeostasis
maintaining balance​

Question 73

Discuss the four ways college students say they react to stress.Give examples.

Question 74

____________________ is a relaxation technique of becoming aware,with the aid of external monitoring devices,of internal physiological activities in order to develop the capability of altering them.

Question 75

Define the terms stress and stressors.Give examples of an event that would cause eustress and distress.

Question 76

Scheduling your time,developing a game plan,identifying time robbers,focusing on the task at hand,and keeping your workspace in order are best practices for __________ __________.

Question 77

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.proactive coping
c.procrastination
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.homeostasis
creating mental pictures to calm down​

Question 78

Define and provide examples of the common defense mechanisms people use to alleviate anxiety and eliminate conflict.

Question 79

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.proactive coping
c.procrastination
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.homeostasis
perceiving stressful situations as challenges instead of threats

Question 80

How is biofeedback accomplished and what is the goal of this stress-management technique?​