Question 1

When stress levels reach mental, emotional, and physiological limits:

Accepted Answer

When stress levels exceed an individual's ability to cope, it can lead to the development of diseases. This is because chronic stress can weaken the immune system, disrupt sleep, and cause or exacerbate a variety of health issues.

Question 2

Hans Selye explained stress as:

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Hans Selye defined stress as the body's nonspecific response to any demand for change. He emphasized that stress is not inherently negative but is a neutral concept that can lead to different outcomes depending on how it is managed.

Question 3

The emotions that the brain produces are a mixture of:

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Emotions are complex experiences that involve both subjective feelings and physical responses, such as changes in heart rate or hormone levels, which prepare the body to react to different situations.

Question 4

The body's mental, emotional, and physiological response to any situation that is new, threatening, frightening, or exciting is called:

Accepted Answer

Stress is the body's reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response, which can be mental, emotional, or physical. This encompasses new, threatening, frightening, or exciting situations.

Question 5

Only _____ of college students report sleeping 8 hours daily.

Accepted Answer

Only 8% of college students report getting 8 hours of sleep daily, indicating a significant lack of adequate sleep among this population.

Question 6

Type B behavior brings on more distress.

Accepted Answer

Type B behavior is characterized by a more relaxed, non-competitive approach to life, which generally leads to less stress and distress compared to Type A behavior.

Question 7

Meditation is the interaction with the interior self that allows a person to learn the relationship between the mind and the biological response.

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Question 8

Sleep deprivation:

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Sleep deprivation negatively affects behavioral patterns, leading to issues such as irritability, cognitive impairment, and mood swings. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as sleep deprivation typically increases blood pressure, is associated with higher body fatness due to hormonal imbalances affecting appetite, and weakens the immune system, making the body more susceptible to infections.

Question 9

Visual imagery involves the creation of relaxing visual images and scenes in times of stress to elicit body and mind relaxation.

Accepted Answer

Visual imagery, also known as guided imagery, involves the creation of calming and peaceful images in the mind as a relaxation technique to help reduce stress and anxiety, promoting relaxation of both the body and mind.

Question 10

Experts believe the _____ of sleep are the most vital for well-being on an 8 hour per night sleep schedule.

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Question 11

People who do not manage their time properly will quickly experience chronic stress, fatigue, despair, discouragement, and illness.

Accepted Answer

Poor time management can lead to increased stress, fatigue, and negative emotions, which can contribute to physical and mental health issues over time.

Question 12

The benefits of physical activity in reducing responses to stress are not well known.

Accepted Answer

Physical activity is widely recognized for its benefits in reducing responses to stress, improving mental health, and enhancing the body's ability to manage stress.

Question 13

To enhance the quality of your sleep, you should:

Accepted Answer

Exercising stimulates the body, making it harder to relax and fall asleep if done too close to bedtime. Regular exercise is beneficial for sleep, but it should be done earlier in the day.

Question 14

All too often, individuals bring on stress as a result of their behavior patterns.

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Many stress factors are within an individual's control and can stem from habits, attitudes, and reactions to life's situations.

Question 15

The body reacts differently based on the nature of the event that leads to the stress response.

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Question 16

During the resistance phase, the body functions at a diminished capacity while it recovers from stress.

Accepted Answer

During the resistance phase of stress, the body adapts to the stressor and functions at an enhanced level of capacity to cope with the stress, not at a diminished capacity.

Question 17

The immune system does NOT communicate with the brain via:

Accepted Answer

The immune system communicates with the brain through various mechanisms, including catecholamines (A), nerve cells (B), and sex hormones (D). However, red blood cells (C) primarily function to carry oxygen to the body's tissues and do not play a direct role in communication between the immune system and the brain.

Question 18

If possible, do not delegate activities that you can do well.

Accepted Answer

Effective delegation involves assigning tasks to others, even those you can do well, to manage time efficiently, develop team skills, and focus on higher-priority tasks.

Question 19

The alarm reaction is the immediate response to a stressor.

Accepted Answer

The alarm reaction is the first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, where the body immediately responds to a stressor with a fight-or-flight response, involving the release of adrenaline and other stress hormones.

Question 20

Positive stress is also referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Eustress is the term used to describe positive stress, which is beneficial and can motivate an individual to perform better.

Quiz 10: Stress Assessment and Management Techniques