Question 1

Exercising for stress management is most effective when it is done
A) daily for as little as 30 minutes a day, even in 10 to 20-minute sessions.
B) daily for at least one to two hours, with any less being ineffective.
C) three times a week for at least one hour each time.
D) on weekends and only when you are relaxed.

Accepted Answer

Exercising for stress management is most effective when it is done consistently and regularly. Daily exercise for as little as 30 minutes a day, even in 10 to 20-minute sessions, can help to reduce stress and improve overall well-being. Waiting until the weekend or only exercising when you are already relaxed may not have the same benefits. Consistency is key. Hence, option A is the best choice.

Question 2

In using guided imagery, the person does all of the following EXCEPT
A) visualizing him or herself alone, in a comfortable position, and the scene as realistically as possible.
B) trying to feel, taste, smell, hear, and see what one would be actually experiencing in the calming scene.
C) forming the images several times a day for about five minutes each time.
D) relaxing different sets of muscles as he or she forms the images.

Accepted Answer

Guided imagery focuses on creating mental images and engaging the senses, not on relaxing different sets of muscles, which is more related to progressive muscle relaxation.

Question 3

Martha is a college instructor and has become overwhelmed with the increased workload of larger classes, advisement responsibilities, and committee work.In order to reduce her stress level, she should
A) take a water aerobics course at the college.
B) use guided imagery.
C) deliberately do things at a slower pace.
D) do all of these.

Accepted Answer

Taking a water aerobics course can be a great way to release stress and improve overall physical and mental health. Using guided imagery is a proven relaxation technique that can help reduce stress and anxiety. Deliberately doing things at a slower pace can also be helpful in managing stress and preventing burnout. Therefore, doing all of these options can be the best choice for reducing Martha's stress level.

Question 4

Regarding the management of bodily reactions to stress, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Stress-based arousal can be dissipated by any full-body exercise.
B) Listening to or playing music, taking nature walks, and enjoying hobbies can be meditative, interrupting upsetting thoughts and promoting relaxation.
C) The tension-release method involves the use of guided imagery to achieve relaxation.
D) Imagining that a supportive friend or a loving pet is nearby can reduce tension and anxiety.

Accepted Answer

The tension-release method typically involves tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups, not the use of guided imagery.

Question 5

Guided imagery involves
A) vividly imagining oneself in a calm and relaxing situation.
B) tightening all the muscles in a given area of the body then relaxing them.
C) deliberating doing things at a slower pace, visualizing each step in the process.
D) an internal monologue of positive coping statements.

Accepted Answer

Guided imagery involves creating a mental image or experience of a peaceful, calming environment or situation to reduce stress and promote relaxation. This can be done with the help of a professional or through self-directed meditation or visualization exercises. The other options, B, C, and D, describe other relaxation techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness, and positive self-talk.

Question 6

Each evening before going to bed, Rachel tightens all the muscles in her feet, then voluntarily relaxes them.Then she tightens all the muscles in her legs, then voluntarily relaxes them.She does this all the way to her head.Rachel is practicing the technique of
A) stress inoculation.
B) progressive relaxation.
C) guided imagery.
D) meditation.

Accepted Answer

Rachel is practicing the technique of progressive relaxation, which involves tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in order to reduce tension and promote relaxation.

Question 7

Much of the immediate discomfort of stress is caused by
A) upsetting thoughts.
B) one's ineffective behavior.
C) fight-or-flight emotional responses.
D) mania and hyperactivity.

Accepted Answer

The fight-or-flight response is a physiological and emotional reaction to stress that can cause discomfort and physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, and tense muscles. Upsetting thoughts and ineffective behavior may contribute to stress, but they are not the primary cause of immediate discomfort. Mania and hyperactivity are not typical stress reactions.

Question 8

To reduce stress, Kaye vividly imagines herself floating on an air mattress in a warm pool or lying in the sun at a quiet park.She tries to feel, taste, smell, hear, and see what you would actually experience in these calming scenes.Kaye is using
A) the tension release method.
B) guided imagery.
C) concentrative meditation.
D) progressive relaxation.

Accepted Answer

Kaye is using guided imagery, which involves creating a visual scene in your mind to promote relaxation and reduce stress. She is using her senses to experience the calming scenes, which is a key aspect of guided imagery. The other options (tension release method, concentrative meditation, and progressive relaxation) involve different techniques for reducing stress and do not involve visualization in the same way that guided imagery does.

Question 9

Jeff has just found out that he has three tests scheduled for the same day.His heart is pounding, his breathing is shallow, and his muscles are tense.Jeff is currently experiencing which element often triggered by stress?
A) upsetting thoughts
B) ineffective behavior
C) bodily effects
D) parasympathetic arousal

Accepted Answer

The bodily effects mentioned in the scenario, such as a pounding heart, shallow breathing, and tense muscles, indicate the physiological response often triggered by stress.

Question 10

Which of the three effects of stress involves the person being filled with self-doubt or being worried, distracted, obsessive, or fearful?​
A) ​ineffective behavior
B) ​upsetting thoughts
C) ​bodily reactions
D) fugue states

Accepted Answer

Upsetting thoughts are the cognitive effect of stress, which involve the person being filled with self-doubt or being worried, distracted, obsessive, or fearful. The other options refer to ineffective behavior (A), bodily reactions (C), and fugue states (D), which are not related to cognitive effects of stress.

Question 11

Margo has been under a great deal of stress for two months.To her friends, she seems distracted, worried, and obsessive and is expressing many health concerns.These observations of Margo indicate which of the three elements often triggered by stress?
A) upsetting thoughts
B) ineffective behavior
C) bodily effects
D) stress inoculation

Accepted Answer

The answer of Margo has been under a great deal...

Question 12

Which of the three effects of stress may involve the person being aggressive, indecisive, disorganized, unrealistic, avoidant, or ​too-fast paced?
A) burnout
B) ​bodily reactions
C) ​upsetting thoughts
D) ineffective behavior

Accepted Answer

The described behaviors - being aggressive, indecisive, disorganized, unrealistic, avoidant, or too-fast paced - are examples of ineffective behavior resulting from stress.

Question 13

The tension-release method is another name for
A) progressive relaxation.
B) guided imagery.
C) stress inoculation.
D) daily exercise sessions of ten minutes each at least three times a day.

Accepted Answer

The tension-release method is another name for progressive relaxation, which involves tensing and then releasing specific muscle groups in the body to reduce overall muscle tension and promote relaxation.

Question 14

Progressive relaxation involves
A) visualizing images that are calming and relaxing.
B) tightening all the muscles in a given area of the body then releasing them.
C) deliberating doing things at a slower pace.
D) an internal monologue of positive coping statements.

Accepted Answer

Progressive relaxation involves tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in the body to ease physical tension and promote relaxation. This technique involves consciously tensing a particular set of muscles, such as those in the shoulders, and then slowly releasing the tension to relax the muscles. Eventually, this method of muscle relaxation can help a person maintain overall relaxation throughout the body.

Question 15

You are about to make a speech, and you are quite nervous.Which of the following would most likely reduce your tension and anxiety the most?
A) Think about the ending of your speech and the relief you will feel.
B) Think about a supportive friend or a loving pet.
C) Visualize that you are floating on a cloud and breathe deeply.
D) Roll your shoulders, and bend your neck from side-to-side.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are about to make a speech,...

Question 16

A method of managing bodily reactions to stress by visualizing peaceful scenes is called
A) stress inoculation.
B) progressive relaxation.
C) guided imagery.
D) meditation.

Accepted Answer

Guided imagery is a form of relaxation technique that involves creating mental images of peaceful and calming scenes to reduce stress and anxiety. This method can help individuals shift their focus away from the source of stress and promote relaxation and calmness. Stress inoculation focuses on identifying and developing coping skills to manage stressful situations, progressive relaxation involves tensing and relaxing different muscle groups in the body, and meditation involves focusing on breathing or a single object to achieve a relaxed state.

Question 17

Regarding the management of bodily reactions to stress, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Meditation promotes relaxation by interrupting upsetting thoughts.
B) Regular exercise can reduce anxiety and lower risks for disease by altering hormones, circulation, and muscle tone.
C) Progressive relaxation helps a person learn what muscle tension feels like and then to control it.
D) In guided imagery, a person is encouraged to imagine an idealistic, fanciful visual image, such as floating on a cloud.

Accepted Answer

In guided imagery, a person is encouraged to imagine a real-life, peaceful setting or situation, not necessarily an idealistic or fanciful one like floating on a cloud.

Question 18

Regarding meditation, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Meditation promotes relaxation by interrupting upsetting thoughts.
B) Meditation is difficult to learn and may require a training course.
C) Listening to or playing music can be meditations of sorts.
D) Taking nature walks or enjoying hobbies can be meditations of sorts.

Accepted Answer

While it may be helpful to attend a meditation class or learn from a teacher, meditation is not inherently difficult to learn and can be practiced without formal training.

Question 19

Due to the continued stress of caring for her sick mother, Artie's friends say that Artie has recently become very disorganized and indecisive and has avoided spending time with her friends.These observations describe which element often triggered by stress?
A) upsetting thoughts
B) ineffective behavior
C) bodily effects
D) all-or-nothing thinking

Accepted Answer

The observations of Artie's disorganization, indecisiveness, and avoidance of spending time with friends suggest that she is exhibiting ineffective behavior, which is a common element triggered by stress.

Question 20

Exercise, meditation, and relaxation are important factors in stress management because they
A) remove the actual source of stress.
B) relieve the physical tension of stress.
C) distract attention from stressful situations.
D) reinforce the fight-or-flight response.

Accepted Answer

Exercise, meditation, and relaxation help relieve the physical tension caused by stress. This can help reduce the negative effects of stress on the body and mind. While they may not remove the actual source of stress, they can improve one's ability to cope with it. Distracting attention from stressful situations and reinforcing the fight-or-flight response are not helpful in long-term stress management.

Quiz 13: Health, Stress, and Coping.

Exercising for stress management is most effective when it is done

In using guided imagery, the person does all of the following EXCEPT

Martha is a college instructor and has become overwhelmed with the increased workload of larger classes, advisement responsibilities, and committee work.In order to reduce her stress level, she should

Regarding the management of bodily reactions to stress, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Guided imagery involves

Each evening before going to bed, Rachel tightens all the muscles in her feet, then voluntarily relaxes them.Then she tightens all the muscles in her legs, then voluntarily relaxes them.She does this all the way to her head.Rachel is practicing the technique of

Much of the immediate discomfort of stress is caused by

To reduce stress, Kaye vividly imagines herself floating on an air mattress in a warm pool or lying in the sun at a quiet park.She tries to feel, taste, smell, hear, and see what you would actually experience in these calming scenes.Kaye is using

Jeff has just found out that he has three tests scheduled for the same day.His heart is pounding, his breathing is shallow, and his muscles are tense.Jeff is currently experiencing which element often triggered by stress?

Which of the three effects of stress involves the person being filled with self-doubt or being worried, distracted, obsessive, or fearful?

Margo has been under a great deal of stress for two months.To her friends, she seems distracted, worried, and obsessive and is expressing many health concerns.These observations of Margo indicate which of the three elements often triggered by stress?

Which of the three effects of stress may involve the person being aggressive, indecisive, disorganized, unrealistic, avoidant, or too-fast paced?

The tension-release method is another name for

Progressive relaxation involves

You are about to make a speech, and you are quite nervous.Which of the following would most likely reduce your tension and anxiety the most?

A method of managing bodily reactions to stress by visualizing peaceful scenes is called

Regarding the management of bodily reactions to stress, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding meditation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Due to the continued stress of caring for her sick mother, Artie's friends say that Artie has recently become very disorganized and indecisive and has avoided spending time with her friends.These observations describe which element often triggered by stress?

Exercise, meditation, and relaxation are important factors in stress management because they

Quiz 13: Health, Stress, and Coping.

Exercising for stress management is most effective when it is done

In using guided imagery, the person does all of the following EXCEPT

Martha is a college instructor and has become overwhelmed with the increased workload of larger classes, advisement responsibilities, and committee work.In order to reduce her stress level, she should

Regarding the management of bodily reactions to stress, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Guided imagery involves

Each evening before going to bed, Rachel tightens all the muscles in her feet, then voluntarily relaxes them.Then she tightens all the muscles in her legs, then voluntarily relaxes them.She does this all the way to her head.Rachel is practicing the technique of

Much of the immediate discomfort of stress is caused by

To reduce stress, Kaye vividly imagines herself floating on an air mattress in a warm pool or lying in the sun at a quiet park.She tries to feel, taste, smell, hear, and see what you would actually experience in these calming scenes.Kaye is using

Jeff has just found out that he has three tests scheduled for the same day.His heart is pounding, his breathing is shallow, and his muscles are tense.Jeff is currently experiencing which element often triggered by stress?

Which of the three effects of stress involves the person being filled with self-doubt or being worried, distracted, obsessive, or fearful?​

Margo has been under a great deal of stress for two months.To her friends, she seems distracted, worried, and obsessive and is expressing many health concerns.These observations of Margo indicate which of the three elements often triggered by stress?

Which of the three effects of stress may involve the person being aggressive, indecisive, disorganized, unrealistic, avoidant, or ​too-fast paced?

The tension-release method is another name for

Progressive relaxation involves

You are about to make a speech, and you are quite nervous.Which of the following would most likely reduce your tension and anxiety the most?

A method of managing bodily reactions to stress by visualizing peaceful scenes is called

Regarding the management of bodily reactions to stress, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding meditation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Due to the continued stress of caring for her sick mother, Artie's friends say that Artie has recently become very disorganized and indecisive and has avoided spending time with her friends.These observations describe which element often triggered by stress?

Exercise, meditation, and relaxation are important factors in stress management because they

Which of the three effects of stress involves the person being filled with self-doubt or being worried, distracted, obsessive, or fearful?

Which of the three effects of stress may involve the person being aggressive, indecisive, disorganized, unrealistic, avoidant, or too-fast paced?