Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Guided imagery involves using mental visualizations to improve mood and reduce stress, by imagining calming and peaceful scenes, which can help manage the body's reaction to stress.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The statement that when you are "doing nothing," you are getting further behind and will be more stressed is false. Rest and relaxation are crucial components of effective stress management, allowing the mind and body to recover and reduce stress levels.

Question 3

Which of the following would NOT be a good suggestion for modifying one's ineffective behavior and reducing one's stress levels?

Accepted Answer

Increasing your work pace to finish work faster can lead to burnout and increased stress, making it an ineffective strategy for modifying behavior and reducing stress levels. Recognizing limits, organizing, setting priorities, and writing down feelings are all effective strategies for managing stress.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Upsetting thoughts are a common effect of stress, involving worry, distraction, obsession, or fear, which can lead to self-doubt. This category specifically addresses the mental and emotional aspects of stress.

Question 5

Regarding stress, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Staying busy does not necessarily reduce stress; in fact, overloading oneself with activities can increase stress levels. It's important to find a balance and sometimes doing less or taking breaks can actually help reduce stress.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Exercise, meditation, and relaxation help relieve the physical tension of stress by promoting relaxation, reducing muscle tension, and lowering stress hormone levels.

Question 7

Much of the immediate discomfort of stress is caused by

Accepted Answer

The immediate discomfort of stress is often due to the body's fight-or-flight response, which is an automatic physiological reaction to perceived threats or stressors.

Question 8

Progressive relaxation involves

Accepted Answer

Progressive relaxation, also known as progressive muscle relaxation, involves tightening (or tensing) all the muscles in a specific area of the body and then releasing them to create a state of relaxation. This technique does not primarily involve visualization, slowing down activities, or internal positive monologues, which distinguishes it from the other options provided.

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?

Accepted Answer

Jeff's symptoms, including a pounding heart, shallow breathing, and tense muscles, are bodily effects often triggered by stress. These are physiological responses to stress.

Question 10

Guided imagery involves

Accepted Answer

Guided imagery is a relaxation technique that involves vividly imagining oneself in a peaceful and calming situation or environment, which helps reduce stress and anxiety.

Question 11

Setting realistic goals, ordering your priorities, and slowing down are ways of dealing with which of the following aspects of stress?

Accepted Answer

Setting realistic goals, ordering priorities, and slowing down are strategies aimed at modifying ineffective behaviors that can lead to or exacerbate stress. These actions help in managing one's time and responsibilities more effectively, thereby reducing stress.

Question 12

The tension-release method is another name for

Accepted Answer

The tension-release method is another name for progressive relaxation, a technique where individuals tense and then slowly release each muscle group in their body to achieve a state of deep relaxation.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Ineffective behavior is often a result of stress, leading individuals to exhibit behaviors such as aggression, indecisiveness, disorganization, unrealistic expectations, avoidance, or acting too hastily. These behaviors indicate an inability to cope effectively with stress, impacting one's actions and reactions in various situations.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Kaye is using guided imagery, a relaxation technique that involves vividly imagining oneself in a peaceful and calming setting, engaging all the senses to enhance the experience. This method is known for its effectiveness in reducing stress by mentally transporting individuals to serene environments.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The observations of Latoya being very disorganized, indecisive, and avoiding spending time with friends are indicative of ineffective behavior, which can often be triggered by stress.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Rachel is practicing progressive relaxation, a technique where you tense each muscle group in the body tightly, but not to the point of strain, and then slowly relax them. This is intended to help reduce physical tension and stress.

Question 17

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Nuan tends to be a perfectionist regarding her college work. She also has volunteered many times for campus projects. Toward the end of the semester, Nuan has several tests and term paper deadlines coming up, when club sponsors ask her to volunteer for several new projects. Nuan is feeling very stressed and guilty because she does not have time for these added projects. Which would be the best course of action for Nuan?

Accepted Answer

C is the best course of action because it addresses Nuan's tendency towards perfectionism, which contributes to her stress, and suggests setting reasonable goals and boundaries by learning to say "no" to additional demands. This approach helps manage her current stress without neglecting her responsibilities or relationships.

Question 19

Exercising for stress management is most effective when it is done

Accepted Answer

Exercising for stress management is most effective when done regularly, even if it's just for short periods like 30 minutes a day. This can be broken down into smaller sessions, making it more manageable and still beneficial.

Question 20

Regarding meditation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Meditation can vary in complexity, but many forms, including mindfulness and focused breathing, can be learned independently or with minimal guidance, making statement B false.

Quiz 13: Health, Stress, and Coping