Deck 3: Personal Stress Management

Question 1

Any additional stress may cause a breakdown during which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

A)adaptive
B)alarm
C)resistance
D)exhaustion

Answer 1

D

Question 2

When you use a relaxation technique that involves creating mental pictures that calm you down and focus your mind,you are using:

A)visualization.
B)mindfulness.
C)meditation.
D)biofeedback.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following statements is NOT true about meditation?

A)Meditation reduces high blood pressure and slows the aging process.
B)Meditation helps people reach a state of relaxation,but with the goal of achieving inner peace and harmony.
C)Increasing numbers of college students are using meditation to cope with stress.
D)There is a specific protocol that must be followed exactly to receive the benefits of meditation.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A modern form of an ancient Asian technique called mindfulness uses the principle of:

A)visualizing positive thoughts.
B)maintaining an awareness of the present moment.
C)meditating on prayers or chants.
D)biofeedback.

Question 5

Another term for positive stress is:

A)nonspecific stress.
B)unusual stress.
C)eustress.
D)homeostress.

Question 6

All of the following are early signs of burnout EXCEPT:

A)decreased use of alcohol.
B)sleep problems.
C)feeling depressed.
D)increased quarrels with family or friends.

Question 7

All of the following are considered stress hormones EXCEPT:

A)testosterone.
B)catecholamines.
C)cortisol.
D)epinephrine.

Question 8

The biological theory of stress developed by Hans Selye is known as the:

A)general adaptation syndrome.
B)cognitive-transactional model.
C)alarm reaction.
D)adaptive response system.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an effect of stress on the body?

A)The digestive system speeds up.
B)The heart pumps more blood.
C)The brain becomes extra alert.
D)The immune system is depressed.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about stress is FALSE?

A)Severe emotional stress can alter DNA and speed up the aging process.
B)The brain is not damaged by prolonged bouts of stress.
C)Traumatic stress can impair a person's immunity for as long as a year.
D)Stress can affect the way the body responds to unhealthy foods.

Question 11

The stage of the general adaptation syndrome when the body responds with changes that temporarily lower resistance is called:

A)alarm.
B)adaptive.
C)resistance.
D)exhaustion.

Question 12

A psychological response to an out-of-the-ordinary stressor defines:

A)psychosis.
B)an adjustment disorder.
C)resilience.
D)posttraumatic stress disorder.

Question 13

People who become obsessed by their work and careers are known as:

A)Type A personalities.
B)supervisors.
C)Type C personalities.
D)workaholics.

Question 14

Stress is a(n):

A)homeostatic response.
B)resistant force on the body.
C)anxiety disorder.
D)nonspecific response of the body to any demand that is made.

Question 15

During which stage of the general adaptation syndrome does the body mobilize internal resources to try to sustain homeostasis?

A)adaptive
B)alarm
C)resistance
D)exhaustion

Question 16

Distress:

A)is eustress.
B)may result in illness.
C)results from happy events in our life.
D)is homeostress.

Question 17

If you wanted to apply a relaxation technique that works by intentionally increasing and then decreasing tension in the muscles,you would do:

A)biofeedback.
B)guided imagery.
C)progressive relaxation.
D)meditation.

Question 18

The body attempts to restore homeostasis by means of a(n):

A)alarm reaction.
B)fight-or-flight response.
C)adaptive response.
D)stressful event sequence.

Question 19

Which of the following statements regarding stressors is FALSE?

A)Stressors are things that upset or excite us.
B)Stressors are specific or nonspecific agents or situations that activate the stress response in a body.
C)Stressors cause distress and do not cause eustress.
D)The body reacts to stressors in the same way,regardless of whether they are positive or negative.

Question 20

Homeostasis means that the body is in a(n):

A)unstable physiological state.
B)stable and consistent physiological state.
C)constant state of exhaustion.
D)none of these

Question 21

Adam has a lot of projects coming up for his work.Which of the following is NOT an effective way to help him manage his time?

A)Identify time robbers.
B)Schedule his time.
C)Focus on future tasks rather than present ones.
D)Keep his workspace in order.

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a useful technique to overcome procrastination?

A)Develop ground rules for meeting your own needs.
B)Do what you like most first.
C)Divide large tasks into smaller ones.
D)Build time into your schedule for interruption.

Question 23

All of the following are factors that enable individuals to thrive in the face of adversity EXCEPT:

A)a "So what?" attitude.
B)secure personal relationships.
C)spirituality.
D)self-efficacy.

Question 24

Stress:

A)is not closely related to skin conditions.
B)can lead to poor food choices.
C)is not a significant risk factor for heart disease.
D)can directly cause ulcers.

Question 25

About 14.9 million Americans practice __________,which has been defined as a union of mind,body,and spirit.

A)yoga
B)biofeedback
C)progressive relaxation
D)autogenics

Question 26

Which of the following statements is true regarding women and stress?

A)Women scored lower than men in feeling stressed about having too many things to do at once.
B)Women report less stress for finances,social relationships,and daily hassles than did men.
C)Working mothers who have had a bad day tend to cope by concentrating on their children when they get home.Working fathers who are stressed out are more likely to withdraw.
D)College women consistently report less stress than college men.

Question 27

Experts have singled out three primary culprits for the anger epidemic.Which of the following is NOT one of these culprits?

A)teaching
B)time
C)technology
D)tension

Question 28

When stressors are ongoing with no clear endpoint,they are considered to be ____________________.

Question 29

Instead of letting a traumatic experience from her past consume her,Angela decides to see if she can view her stressful situation as a challenge rather than a threat.She begins to feels gratitude for what she has learned and gains a sense of mastery and confidence.Angela has demonstrated:

A)proactive coping.
B)resilience.
C)new coping skills.
D)all of these

Question 30

All of the following are telltale symptoms of poor time management EXCEPT:

A)rushing.
B)feeling in control.
C)difficulty in making decisions.
D)missing deadlines.

Question 31

According to recent research from professor Brad Bushman,which of the following is true regarding venting anger?

A)Venting anger by kicking,hitting,or screaming just makes people feel angrier.
B)Chronic anger revs up the body into a state of combat readiness,multiplying the risk for stroke and heart attack.
C)Over time,temper tantrums sabotage physical health.
D)It does not matter what caused the anger.The important thing is to vent and release the anger as soon as possible.

Question 32

Thomas woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled something burning.This most likely caused:

A)a homeostasis response.
B)a flight-or-fight response.
C)an adaptation manifestation.
D)the resistance phase.

Question 33

Cortisol can cause which of the following?

A)excessive abdominal fat
B)metabolic syndrome
C)precursor to diabetes
D)all of these

Question 34

____________________ stressors are traumatic experiences that occurred long ago.

Question 35

Each of the following situations might cause a posttraumatic stress disorder EXCEPT:

A)having a bomb explode in your school.
B)witnessing a murder.
C)losing everything to a hurricane.
D)losing a family member after an extended illness.

Question 36

Which of the following is not associated with test stress?

A)memory problems
B)improved exam scores
C)the flu,skin flare-ups or insomnia
D)poor concentration

Question 37

Which of the following does NOT create an immediate response when someone is under stress?

A)Adrenal glands produce stress hormones.
B)Digestive system speeds up.
C)Blood pressure rises.
D)Heart rate increases.

Question 38

Amy has a very demanding job for which she feels she has no control or decision-making responsibility.Amy is experiencing:

A)burnout.
B)exhaustion.
C)posttraumatic stress disorder.
D)high job strain.

Question 39

Acculturation is defined as:

A)a psychosocial change by a minority ethnic group due to contact with the ethnic majority.
B)becoming accustomed to the ethnic minority on campus.
C)overt racism.
D)none of these

Question 40

Violent aggressive driving is also known as:

A)venting.
B)roid rage.
C)road rage.
D)line rage.

Question 41

_________ __________ model is the psychological theory that explains behavior as a result of both nature and nurture.

Question 42

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.resiliency
c.defense mechanisms
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.denial
quiet sitting and focused breathing

Question 43

__________ is a state of physical,emotional,and mental exhaustion resulting from constant or repeated emotional pressure.

Question 44

___________ ____________ is the body's attempt to reestablish homeostasis or stability.

Question 45

The body's natural state of balance or stability is called _______.

Question 46

Violent aggressive driving is called __________ __________.

Question 47

Females under attack try to protect their children and seek help from friends using a strategy called ____________________ and ____________________.

Question 48

A psychological theory that explains behavior both as a result of nature and nurture is known as the __________ __________ model.

Question 49

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

Question 50

The process of psychosocial change by which an ethnic minority changes as a result of contact with the ethnic majority is known as ______________________.

Question 51

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

Question 52

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.resiliency
c.defense mechanisms
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.denial
mental processes that help us cope with stress

Question 53

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.resiliency
c.defense mechanisms
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.denial
refusal to accept a painful reality

Question 54

The three stages of the general adaptation syndrome are __________,___________,and ___________.

Question 55

___________________ is a modern form of an ancient Asian technique that involves awareness in the present moment.

Question 56

These psychological devices are mental processes that help us cope with personal problems,but are not usually the best answer for stress.They include denial,displacement,projection,rationalization,reaction formation,and repression.These are known as _______________ _______________.

Question 57

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.resiliency
c.defense mechanisms
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.denial
springing back from a difficult situation

Question 58

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.resiliency
c.defense mechanisms
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.denial
experiencing physical and mental sensations in the present moment

Question 59

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.resiliency
c.defense mechanisms
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.denial
putting feelings into words

Question 60

A way to work through stress by writing your feelings into words that only you will read is called ____________________.

Question 61

Write yourself an exercise plan to reduce stress buildup in your life.Discuss when you will use this stress reduction exercise plan.

Question 62

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

Question 63

Describe the relationship between stress,high blood pressure,and heart disease.

Question 64

Compare the various methods that are used to manage stress and tell which ones you have personally used (or would use)to help you relax more.

Question 65

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.resiliency
c.defense mechanisms
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.denial
creating mental pictures to calm down

Question 66

Explain the biological theory of stress as developed by Hans Selye.

Question 67

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

Question 68

Match the items.
a.biofeedback
b.resiliency
c.defense mechanisms
d.guided imagery
e.progressive relaxation
f.journaling
g.meditation
h.yoga
i.mindfulness
j.denial
improving stretching and flexibility