Deck 17: Stress and Health

Question 1

Which body system is associated with the "fight-or-flight" response?

A)cardiovascular
B)parasympathetic
C)digestive
D)autonomic nervous

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of hardiness?

A)the ability to view new responsibilities as challenges rather than stressors
B)a commitment to following through with goals
C)the desire to escape stress by avoiding stressful situations
D)a willingness to be proactive in confronting stress

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The excessive level of stress that compromises our function is known as

A)eustress.
B)distress.
C)stressors.
D)alarm.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

People who have a type A personality are characterized by

A)boredom due to lack of sufficient stress.
B)a lower risk for unhealthy lifestyles.
C)an interest in supporting others.
D)enjoyment of highly competitive situations.

Question 5

All of the following are symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)EXCEPT

A)anaphylactic shock.
B)flashbacks of the traumatic event.
C)emotional numbing.
D)increased level of arousal.

Question 6

Ambiguous stressors are more problematic because

A)fewer clear-cut solutions exist.
B)too many people want to get involved.
C)the individual never knows what to expect.
D)the cause of stress is too easily identifiable.

Question 7

The most frequent and important stressors affecting humans are

A)physiological.
B)intellectual.
C)environmental.
D)emotional.

Question 8

College students today have additional pressures than they did in the past because

A)college tuition has been raised significantly.
B)student loans are more difficult to receive.
C)more students now work to support their studies.
D)parents are becoming less involved in their children's education.

Question 9

How are stressors different than stress?

A)Stressors are more temporary than stress.
B)Stressors are considered to be sources of stress.
C)Stressors are a sub-class of stress dealing with emotion.
D)Stressors can be avoided but stress influences everyone.

Question 10

Which of the following terms is related to optimal amounts of stress?

A)distress
B)adaptation
C)homeostatic
D)resistance

Question 11

Stress

A)is always out of your control.
B)can be positive.
C)causes psychological disorders but not physical ones.
D)is hereditary.

Question 12

Traffic hassles are considered _______ stressors.

A)major
B)minor
C)insignificant
D)positive

Question 13

Stress can lead to changes in behavior such as

A)decreased immune system function.
B)anxiety and muscular tension.
C)altered eating and sleeping patterns.
D)increased participation in relaxation techniques.

Question 14

The first step in managing stress is to

A)make a list of all the potential ways to cope with the stress.
B)recognize the causes and be aware of the symptoms.
C)ask a friend or family member for help.
D)see a doctor to determine if it has affected your blood pressure.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of an environmental stressor?

A)drugs
B)injury
C)caffeine
D)noise

Question 16

The positive dimension of stress is called

A)distress.
B)eustress.
C)burnout.
D)rustout.

Question 17

Which of the following is considered a major stressor?

A)financial problems
B)work relationships
C)time pressures
D)family disagreements

Question 18

Of the following types of events,which is considered the least stressful?

A)negative
B)ambiguous
C)uncontrollable
D)controllable

Question 19

Certain characteristics that have been found to influence a person's reaction to stressful situations are collectively referred to as

A)control.
B)appraisal.
C)commitment.
D)hardiness.

Question 20

Willingness to put up with adversity to keep pushing toward desired goals best defines the characteristic of

A)commitment.
B)challenge.
C)control.
D)stress management.

Question 21

What are the three stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome?

A)awareness,experience,outcome
B)alarm,resistance,exhaustion
C)input,effect,output
D)appraisal,perception,decision

Question 22

Excessive stress can cause which of the following?

A)altered immune system
B)insomnia
C)increased circulation
D)both A and B

Question 23

Which of the following was used as an example of a shared source of stress for the United States?

A)bipartisanship
B)inclement weather
C)immigration laws
D)economic downturn

Question 24

What type of job might cause a person to experience "hypostress?"

A)air traffic controller
B)emergency room doctor
C)crime scene investigator
D)assembly line worker

Question 25

An individual who possesses characteristics that protect him from negative health consequences of stress is said to be

A)resilient.
B)salient.
C)non-responsive.
D)predisposeD.

Question 26

Which of the following is used to describe an individual's perception of a stressor?

A)stress appraisal
B)stress magnitude
C)stress reactivity
D)stress potential

Question 27

Emotional stressors are also referred to as __________ social stressors.

A)psycho
B)mental
C)cognitive
D)cerebral

Question 28

The non-specific response of the body to any demands placed upon it is called

A)stressor.
B)stress.
C)distress.
D)eustress.

Question 29

What characteristics are associated with conscientious?

A)courteous,warm,and understanding
B)organized,thoughtfulness,and goal-directed
C)open to experiences,accepting,and living in the moment
D)honest,candid,and careful

Question 30

Which of the following influences susceptibility to negative stressors?

A)mood
B)appraisal
C)experience
D)attitude

Question 31

Which personality type experiences more anxiety and a depressed mood?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Question 32

Physical symptoms of stress include

A)a faster heart rate.
B)increased muscle tension.
C)both A and B
D)none of the above

Question 33

Which of the following reflects the meaning of "stress reactivity?"

A)an index of stress used in national surveys
B)the evaluation of resources needed to address the stressor
C)the difference between genders in the perception of stress
D)the extent to which the sympathetic nervous system is activated by a stressor