Question 1

10-52. One study in the text shows that when subjects are given nasal drops containing the cold virus, there is a linear relationship between each subject's level of stress and the likelihood of actually coming down with a cold. Why is this study thought to be such strong evidence? Describe one other study that provides strong evidence for a link between stress and illness.

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Question 2

10-57. U.S. adults from 25 to 74 years report that the largest proportion of their daily stressors arise from interpersonal tensions, followed by stressful events that happen to other people in their networks and events that happen at work or school. List your top 10 sources of stress. Categorize your stressors and compare your groupings with the national sample. Discuss the similarities and differences.

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Question 3

10-53. Current evidence provides very strong support for the theory that stress leads to increased illness. But there are still some weaknesses or holes in the data. Describe those weaknesses and holes. What do we still need to know?

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Question 4

10-54. Evaluate the idea that stress may sometimes have beneficial effects.

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Question 5

10-56. Create, then compare and contrast, two stressors-one short-term life event and one chronic stressor. How do these two stressors differ in terms of how an individual might cope and the physical and emotional effects on an individual? Be sure to include a discussion of individual differences and resilience factors in your answer.

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Question 6

10-55. Critique with relevant research the phrase, "Crisis is required for growth."

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Quiz 10: Stress, Coping, and Resilience

10-53. Current evidence provides very strong support for the theory that stress leads to increased illness. But there are still some weaknesses or holes in the data. Describe those weaknesses and holes. What do we still need to know?

10-54. Evaluate the idea that stress may sometimes have beneficial effects.

10-55. Critique with relevant research the phrase, "Crisis is required for growth."