Question 1

_________occurs when people experience unpleasant stressors.&#10;A)Acute stress&#10;B)Eustress&#10;C)Distress&#10;D)Catastrophic stress

Accepted Answer

Distress refers to negative stress that can be caused by various stressors such as financial problems, health issues, family conflicts, or other life events that can create feelings of anxiety, frustration, and depression in people.

Question 2

People who are attempting to become extremely thin by refusing to eat suffer from __________________.&#10;A)bulimia nervosa&#10;B)obesity phobia&#10;C)anorexia nervosa&#10;D)dissociation

Accepted Answer

People who are attempting to become extremely thin by refusing to eat suffer from anorexia nervosa.

Question 3

The practice of behaviors and lifestyle choices that promote both physical and mental health is called________.&#10;A)religious beliefs&#10;B)meditation&#10;C)wellness&#10;D)health

Accepted Answer

Wellness is the term used to describe the practice of behaviors and lifestyle choices that promote both physical and mental health. This can include things like regular exercise, a balanced and healthy diet, stress management techniques, and practicing good sleep habits. By prioritizing wellness, individuals can improve their overall quality of life and reduce their risk for chronic health conditions.

Question 4

People who are depressed and may be suicidal often suffer from_____,a condition in which the person has lost the ability to experience pleasure.&#10;A)irritability&#10;B)anhedonia&#10;C)neural numbness&#10;D)learned helplessness

Accepted Answer

Anhedonia is a symptom of depression in which the person loses interest in activities they used to enjoy and cannot experience pleasure. This lack of pleasure can contribute to suicidal thoughts or tendencies. Irritability and learned helplessness are also common symptoms of depression, but they do not necessarily involve a loss of pleasure. Neural numbness is not a recognized term in the context of depression.

Question 5

For someone who likes both movies and concerts,choosing between going to one or the other represents an ______ conflict.&#10;A)approach-avoidance&#10;B)avoidance-avoidance&#10;C)approach-approach&#10;D)incompatible demands

Accepted Answer

The person is faced with an approach-approach conflict because they enjoy both movies and concerts and want to experience both, but can only choose one. Approach-avoidance conflict occurs when a person is attracted to and repelled by the same option, while avoidance-avoidance conflict occurs when a person has to choose between two undesirable options. Incompatible demands occur when a person is faced with two options that cannot be reconciled, which is not the case here since the person enjoys both movies and concerts.

Question 6

Coping with stress in the Vietnamese culture typically includes which of the following?&#10;A)eating certain foods&#10;B)using biofeedback&#10;C)exercising&#10;D)engaging in a hobby

Accepted Answer

Eating certain foods, such as warm soups and herbal teas, is a common way of coping with stress in Vietnamese culture. While exercise and engaging in hobbies may also be helpful, there is no mention of the use of biofeedback in this cultural context.

Question 7

According to studies,people who are involved in a religion and attend services regularly are more likely to ________.&#10;A)live a shorter life than are those who do not have religious beliefs&#10;B)lack a social support system&#10;C)live longer than do those who do not have religious beliefs&#10;D)feel alone with their struggles

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that people who attend religious services regularly and are involved in a religion tend to live longer than those who do not have religious beliefs. This may be due to the social support system provided by the religious community and the positive effects of religious practices on mental and physical health. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the findings of the studies.

Question 8

The field of ______ studies the effects of psychological factors such as stress,emotions,thinking,and behavior on the immune system.&#10;A)social psychology&#10;B)organic medicine&#10;C)psychoneuroimmunology&#10;D)interactive psychology

Accepted Answer

The field of psychoneuroimmunology studies the relationship between psychological factors and the immune system, including how stress, emotions, thinking, and behavior can impact immune function. Social psychology focuses on how people think and behave in social contexts, organic medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on treating illnesses with natural remedies, and interactive psychology is not a recognized field of study.

Question 9

Ali,a war veteran,has had nightmares,flashbacks,and anxiety attacks for the past three years.Ali is most likely suffering from _______________.&#10;A)acute stress disorder&#10;B)external locus of control&#10;C)catastrophic stress&#10;D)post-traumatic stress disorder

Accepted Answer

Ali's symptoms of nightmares, flashbacks, and anxiety attacks for three years suggest that he is likely suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD develops after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as being a war veteran. This disorder is characterized by symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviors, negative mood and cognition, and arousal and reactivity symptoms. Acute stress disorder (A) is a similar condition, but occurs within a month of the traumatic event and lasts for up to one month. External locus of control (B) refers to a person's belief that events are caused by external factors rather than their own actions or choices, and is not related to PTSD. Catastrophic stress (C) refers to stress caused by a catastrophic event, but is not a recognized term or diagnosis in psychology.

Question 10

Which of the following is one reason why living in poverty is stressful?&#10;A)lack of meaningfulness of work.&#10;B)too many hours of unpleasant shift work&#10;C)increased rates of disabilities due to poor prenatal care&#10;D)difficulty assimilating to the majority culture's ways

Accepted Answer

Living in poverty often means lack of access to quality healthcare, including prenatal care. This can result in higher rates of disabilities or health issues for both the parents and their children, leading to increased stress and financial burden.

Deck 9: B: Stress and Health