Question 1

According to studies done by Holmes,there is a positive correlation between stress and ________.&#10;A)positive life changes&#10;B)negative life changes&#10;C)low scores on the Scale&#10;D)major illness

Accepted Answer

major illness

Question 2

Unpredictability is stressful because:&#10;A)we don't know when &#34;uplifts&#34; will occur.&#10;B)we must expect too much control.&#10;C)we cannot plan for random events.&#10;D)hassles cancel good effects of &#34;uplifts.&#34;

Accepted Answer

Unpredictability creates stress because we cannot plan for random events, which creates a sense of uncertainty and anxiety.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about stress is TRUE?&#10;A)It is an emotion.&#10;B)Stress necessarily involves negative events.&#10;C)Positive situations can lead to stress.&#10;D)Stress arises only from threatening events.

Accepted Answer

Positive situations such as getting a promotion at work, planning a wedding, or having a new baby can lead to stress. Stress is not limited to negative events or emotions and can be caused by any event that disrupts our normal routine or requires adaptation.

Question 4

Which of the following is the better predictor of psychological and physical health,according to Lazarus?&#10;A)hassles&#10;B)uplifts&#10;C)life events&#10;D)negative attitudes

Accepted Answer

According to Lazarus, hassles are minor daily stressors that add up and have a greater impact on psychological and physical health than major life events or negative attitudes. Uplifts can have a positive effect but are not as influential as hassles. Negative attitudes are a consequence of stress but not a predictor of it.

Question 5

Overall,research has indicated that __________ influences the amount of stress that people experience.&#10;A)the seriousness of life events&#10;B)degree of control people have over their lives&#10;C)intelligence&#10;D)physical health

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that having a sense of control over one's life can buffer the effects of stress. Individuals who feel that they have agency and can influence the outcomes of events they encounter are less likely to experience stress than those who feel powerless and helpless. While the seriousness of life events, physical health, and intelligence may be related to the experience of stress, they are not as consistently identified as known factors as the degree of control.

Deck 11: Stress and Health