Question 1

After working a stressful job for years, Kyle has developed high blood pressure and an ulcer. In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome would Selye place Kyle? ​

Accepted Answer

The general adaptation syndrome consists of three stages: alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion. Based on the fact that Kyle has developed health problems as a result of prolonged stress, he is likely in the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Question 2

Cheranita is experiencing the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome. An environmental stressor has triggered a process in her brain in which the ____ activates the sympathetic branch of the ____ nervous system, which stimulates the adrenal gland, which then secretes adrenaline.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is responsible for activating the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system in response to stressors. This activation stimulates the adrenal gland to secrete adrenaline, which is a key component of the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome. The medulla oblongata is also involved in regulating the autonomic nervous system, but it is not the primary brain region responsible for activating the sympathetic branch in response to stress. The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary muscle movement and is not directly involved in the stress response.

Question 3

Sophia is an air traffic controller. If she fails in her job, planes could crash and hundreds of people could die. While she is at work, she must be constantly alert and pay close attention. Although she is outwardly healthy, Sophia's blood pressure and blood sugar levels are high, and her body is secreting excess amounts of corticosteroids. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Sophia in?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Although they appear to be in top physical condition, professional basketball players often get sick during the eighty-two-game, six-month-long NBA season. According to the textbook, a likely reason is that ____.

Accepted Answer

The constant and long-lasting stressors of the season wear down the players' reserves of adaptive energy, which can weaken their immune systems and make them more susceptible to illness.

Question 5

Which individual is experiencing a stressor that falls in the life changes and strains category?

Accepted Answer

Ross is experiencing a stressor in the life changes category, specifically the birth of his child. Life changes are events that require individuals to adapt to new circumstances, and the birth of a child is a major life change that can be both positive and stressful.

Question 6

The University of Illinois is starting a research project that compares the test performance of students who sleep eight hours a night and eat well-balanced meals with students who skip sleep and eat only junk food. This research project will most likely be directed by ____ psychologists. ​

Accepted Answer

Health care psychologists specialize in studying the impact of lifestyle behaviors on physical and mental health, making them the most appropriate choice to lead a research project that focuses on sleep and nutrition. Clinical psychologists focus on assessing and treating mental health disorders, occupational psychologists specialize in workplace issues, and personality psychologists study individual differences in behavior and personality traits, which are relatively less applicable to this research project.

Question 7

After the initial shock of entering cold water, swimmers feel comfortable even though their blood pressure has increased. They are in the ____ phase of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

The resistance phase of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by the body's ability to adapt and cope with the stressor. In this case, the swimmer's body has adapted to the cold water by increasing blood pressure and adjusting to the temperature, allowing them to feel comfortable. The alarm reaction phase is the initial shock or stress response, while the exhaustion phase is marked by a breakdown in the body's ability to cope with the stressor. Adaptive is not a recognized phase in the general adaptation syndrome.

Question 8

According to Selye's general adaptation syndrome (GAS), when an organism first appears to be settling in for a long-term battle with the stressor, the stage of ____ has been reached.

Accepted Answer

The stage of resistance is when the organism appears to be settling in for a long-term battle with the stressor, according to Selye's general adaptation syndrome. In this stage, the physiological responses continue, although at a lower level than in the alarm reaction stage, and the body is trying to cope with the stressor by adapting to it.

Question 9

At a hostile family reunion, Paige is quite stressed. Her heart is racing, her emotions are frazzled, and she has crossed her arms to signal she's not to be disturbed. Paige's responses to the reunion are known as ____. ​

Accepted Answer

Paige's physical and emotional responses to the hostile family reunion suggest that she is experiencing stress reactions. This includes physiological symptoms like an increased heart rate, as well as psychological symptoms like feeling frazzled and defensive. Stressors, on the other hand, are the external factors that cause stress (in this case, the hostile reunion). General adaptation refers to the body's ability to adapt to stress over time, and burnout is a chronic state of stress that can occur when stress is left unchecked.

Question 10

During an especially long and stressful expedition, Sulu went in for a checkup. The doctor told him that his blood sugar and cortisol levels were elevated and that he might be at risk for illness. According to Hans Selye, Sulu is in the ____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During an especially long and stressful expedition,...

Question 11

Trina is thinking about how many papers she has to do before the end of the term, how to mend things with her boyfriend, and how to earn enough money to buy her family presents for the holidays. In other words, Trina is thinking about ____.

Accepted Answer

Trina is thinking about stressors, which are the events, situations, or circumstances that trigger stress. The papers she has to do for the end of the term, mending things with her boyfriend, and earning enough money to buy her family presents for the holidays are all examples of stressors.

Question 12

Spring has an increased level of catecholamines in her bloodstream, indicating that she is most likely in the ____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome. ​

Accepted Answer

The alarm reaction stage in the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by an increase in the sympathetic nervous system's activity and the release of catecholamines, including adrenaline and noradrenaline. This response helps prepare the body to respond to the stressor. The resistance stage follows, during which the body tries to cope with the stressor by adapting and returning to normal function. The exhaustion stage occurs if the stressor persists and the body's resources become depleted, leading to physical and mental exhaustion. The biological stage is not a recognized stage in the general adaptation syndrome.

Question 13

During lunch, Barry tells Wynne that he cannot take any more stressors in his life. She gives him a funny look, so he explains that a stressor is a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A stressor is an event or situation that causes stress and to which people must react.

Question 14

Stress is defined as ____.

Accepted Answer

Stress is the process of adjusting to disruptive circumstances or events. It is a natural response to various situations that cause physical, emotional, or mental tension. Option A is not specific enough and option D is not comprehensive enough. Option C is somewhat incorrect as psychological processes can cause functional changes in the body, but not necessarily damage.

Question 15

Which title is least likely be a topic of a researcher who studies health psychology? ​

Accepted Answer

While employee motivation and job performance may have an impact on overall health and well-being, it is not a specific area of focus within health psychology, which is concerned with the psychological and behavioral factors that influence physical health and illness. The other three options are all potential topics within the field.

Question 16

Roberta is a health care psychologist. As part of her practice and research, Roberta is least likely to ____.

Accepted Answer

The general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is a concept developed by Hans Selye that describes the body's response to stress. While it may be relevant to Roberta's research, seeking efforts to "cure" GAS is not a common goal or approach in health care psychology. The other options - studying the role of stress in physical illness, helping people understand how to live longer, and educating people about the warning signs of illnesses - all relate more directly to the field of health care psychology.

Question 17

After Natter narrowly avoids a car accident, he notices that his heart is beating rapidly and he feels a "rush" from the adrenaline in his bloodstream. Natter is most likely in the ____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

The alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by the body's immediate response to stress, including the release of adrenaline and other stress hormones. This stage is often associated with the "fight or flight" response, which includes increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and a rush of energy. Natter's symptoms indicate that he is experiencing an alarm reaction to the stress of the car accident.

Question 18

According to Selye's general adaptation syndrome model, an inexperienced soldier suddenly thrust into a long, intense battle would most likely react in which sequence?

Accepted Answer

Selye's general adaptation syndrome model includes the stages of alarm reaction (initial shock), resistance (adaptation to stressor), and exhaustion (eventual breakdown). An inexperienced soldier suddenly thrust into a long, intense battle would likely experience the initial shock (alarm reaction) before adapting to the stressor (resistance) and eventually experiencing breakdown due to prolonged stress (exhaustion).

Question 19

Scott has heart damage that his doctor says is due to prolonged stress from caring for a child with a serious, incurable illness. The doctor explains that the damage is probably due to high levels of adrenaline and cortisol produced by his body over a long period of time. Hans Selye would say that Scott is in the ____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome. ​

Accepted Answer

The exhaustion stage is the third and final stage of the general adaptation syndrome described by Hans Selye. It is characterized by the depletion of the body's resources due to prolonged stress, which can lead to physical and emotional exhaustion, burnout, and even death in extreme cases. Scott's heart damage due to prolonged stress from caring for a child with a serious, incurable illness is a clear example of the exhaustion stage. The alarm reaction stage is the initial response to stress, the resistance stage is the body's attempt to adapt and cope with stress, and the catastrophic stage is not a recognized stage in the general adaptation syndrome.

Question 20

In Keely's typical semester at college, she usually blows off all her work until midsemester. Then she panics and works long hours under pressure until finals are over. Then she goes home for vacation and gets sick. Keely probably gets sick because she is in the ____ phase of ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Keely's typical semester at college, she...

Quiz 12: Health Stress and Coping

After working a stressful job for years, Kyle has developed high blood pressure and an ulcer. In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome would Selye place Kyle?

Cheranita is experiencing the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome. An environmental stressor has triggered a process in her brain in which the activates the sympathetic branch of the nervous system, which stimulates the adrenal gland, which then secretes adrenaline.

Although they appear to be in top physical condition, professional basketball players often get sick during the eighty-two-game, six-month-long NBA season. According to the textbook, a likely reason is that ____.

Which individual is experiencing a stressor that falls in the life changes and strains category?

The University of Illinois is starting a research project that compares the test performance of students who sleep eight hours a night and eat well-balanced meals with students who skip sleep and eat only junk food. This research project will most likely be directed by ____ psychologists.

After the initial shock of entering cold water, swimmers feel comfortable even though their blood pressure has increased. They are in the ____ phase of the general adaptation syndrome.

According to Selye's general adaptation syndrome (GAS) , when an organism first appears to be settling in for a long-term battle with the stressor, the stage of ____ has been reached.

At a hostile family reunion, Paige is quite stressed. Her heart is racing, her emotions are frazzled, and she has crossed her arms to signal she's not to be disturbed. Paige's responses to the reunion are known as ____.

During an especially long and stressful expedition, Sulu went in for a checkup. The doctor told him that his blood sugar and cortisol levels were elevated and that he might be at risk for illness. According to Hans Selye, Sulu is in the ____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Trina is thinking about how many papers she has to do before the end of the term, how to mend things with her boyfriend, and how to earn enough money to buy her family presents for the holidays. In other words, Trina is thinking about ____.

Spring has an increased level of catecholamines in her bloodstream, indicating that she is most likely in the ____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

During lunch, Barry tells Wynne that he cannot take any more stressors in his life. She gives him a funny look, so he explains that a stressor is a(n) ____.

Stress is defined as ____.

Which title is least likely be a topic of a researcher who studies health psychology?

Roberta is a health care psychologist. As part of her practice and research, Roberta is least likely to ____.

After Natter narrowly avoids a car accident, he notices that his heart is beating rapidly and he feels a "rush" from the adrenaline in his bloodstream. Natter is most likely in the ____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

According to Selye's general adaptation syndrome model, an inexperienced soldier suddenly thrust into a long, intense battle would most likely react in which sequence?

In Keely's typical semester at college, she usually blows off all her work until midsemester. Then she panics and works long hours under pressure until finals are over. Then she goes home for vacation and gets sick. Keely probably gets sick because she is in the phase of .

Quiz 12: Health Stress and Coping

After working a stressful job for years, Kyle has developed high blood pressure and an ulcer. In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome would Selye place Kyle? ​

Cheranita is experiencing the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome. An environmental stressor has triggered a process in her brain in which the ____ activates the sympathetic branch of the ____ nervous system, which stimulates the adrenal gland, which then secretes adrenaline.

Although they appear to be in top physical condition, professional basketball players often get sick during the eighty-two-game, six-month-long NBA season. According to the textbook, a likely reason is that ____.

Which individual is experiencing a stressor that falls in the life changes and strains category?

The University of Illinois is starting a research project that compares the test performance of students who sleep eight hours a night and eat well-balanced meals with students who skip sleep and eat only junk food. This research project will most likely be directed by ____ psychologists. ​

After the initial shock of entering cold water, swimmers feel comfortable even though their blood pressure has increased. They are in the ____ phase of the general adaptation syndrome.

According to Selye's general adaptation syndrome (GAS) , when an organism first appears to be settling in for a long-term battle with the stressor, the stage of ____ has been reached.

At a hostile family reunion, Paige is quite stressed. Her heart is racing, her emotions are frazzled, and she has crossed her arms to signal she's not to be disturbed. Paige's responses to the reunion are known as ____. ​

During an especially long and stressful expedition, Sulu went in for a checkup. The doctor told him that his blood sugar and cortisol levels were elevated and that he might be at risk for illness. According to Hans Selye, Sulu is in the ____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Trina is thinking about how many papers she has to do before the end of the term, how to mend things with her boyfriend, and how to earn enough money to buy her family presents for the holidays. In other words, Trina is thinking about ____.

Spring has an increased level of catecholamines in her bloodstream, indicating that she is most likely in the ____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome. ​

During lunch, Barry tells Wynne that he cannot take any more stressors in his life. She gives him a funny look, so he explains that a stressor is a(n) ____.

Stress is defined as ____.

Which title is least likely be a topic of a researcher who studies health psychology? ​

Roberta is a health care psychologist. As part of her practice and research, Roberta is least likely to ____.

After Natter narrowly avoids a car accident, he notices that his heart is beating rapidly and he feels a "rush" from the adrenaline in his bloodstream. Natter is most likely in the ____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

According to Selye's general adaptation syndrome model, an inexperienced soldier suddenly thrust into a long, intense battle would most likely react in which sequence?

In Keely's typical semester at college, she usually blows off all her work until midsemester. Then she panics and works long hours under pressure until finals are over. Then she goes home for vacation and gets sick. Keely probably gets sick because she is in the ____ phase of ____.

After working a stressful job for years, Kyle has developed high blood pressure and an ulcer. In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome would Selye place Kyle?

Cheranita is experiencing the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome. An environmental stressor has triggered a process in her brain in which the activates the sympathetic branch of the nervous system, which stimulates the adrenal gland, which then secretes adrenaline.

The University of Illinois is starting a research project that compares the test performance of students who sleep eight hours a night and eat well-balanced meals with students who skip sleep and eat only junk food. This research project will most likely be directed by ____ psychologists.

At a hostile family reunion, Paige is quite stressed. Her heart is racing, her emotions are frazzled, and she has crossed her arms to signal she's not to be disturbed. Paige's responses to the reunion are known as ____.

Spring has an increased level of catecholamines in her bloodstream, indicating that she is most likely in the ____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Which title is least likely be a topic of a researcher who studies health psychology?

In Keely's typical semester at college, she usually blows off all her work until midsemester. Then she panics and works long hours under pressure until finals are over. Then she goes home for vacation and gets sick. Keely probably gets sick because she is in the phase of .