Question 1

Prolonged stress can increase one's vulnerability to illness in part because recurrent autonomic nervous system arousal leads to
A) an elevated NK cell count.
B) inflammation of body tissues.
C) reduced cortisol levels.
D) an increased production of lymphocytes.

Accepted Answer

Prolonged stress can lead to inflammation of body tissues due to the release of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which can cause a chronic low-level inflammation response in the body. This can increase the risk of developing illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disorders. A, C and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the effects of prolonged stress on the body.

Question 2

The stress of her husband's death and her increased work responsibilities led Irene to start overeating junk foods that triggered high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels.This best illustrates that persistent stress often
A) diverts blood from the skeletal muscles to the body's digestive organs.
B) prevents the release of fat from the body's stored energy reserves.
C) encourages unhealthy behaviors that contribute to poor health.
D) stimulates increased production of natural killer cells.

Accepted Answer

The scenario illustrated that Irene's persistent stress led her to engage in unhealthy behavior, overeating junk foods, which contributed to her poor health conditions, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. This suggests that persistent stress often encourages individuals to indulge in unhealthy habits that impact their overall well-being.

Question 3

Persistent stress can influence not only our biological functioning but also our behavioral lifestyles.Describe how both of these factors help to account for the link between prolonged stress and an increased risk of coronary heart disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Persistent stress can influence not only our...

Question 4

After a lengthy period of stress that involved breaking up with his girlfriend,Todd came down with an especially severe respiratory infection.The severity of his infection is most likely because his
A) blood pressure levels have been lowered.
B) oxytocin levels have been elevated.
C) immune system has been suppressed.
D) cortisol levels have been reduced.

Accepted Answer

Stress can suppress the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections. In Todd's case, the lengthy period of stress from breaking up with his girlfriend may have weakened his immune system, leading to the severity of his respiratory infection.

Question 5

Which of the following accurately reflects the link between stress and heart disease?
A) stress F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 heart disease
B) stress F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 anger F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 heart disease
C) stress and negative emotions F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 unhealthy behaviors and stress hormones F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 ANS effects,immune suppression F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 heart disease
D) stress and negative emotions F1F1F1S1F1F1F10ANS effects,immune suppression,& heart disease

Accepted Answer

This choice accurately reflects the multiple pathways through which stress and negative emotions can lead to unhealthy behaviors, stress hormones, ANS effects, immune suppression, and ultimately heart disease.

Question 6

Despite very stressful events in his life,Mark has been able to maintain good health.This is because of his persistent optimism and the emotional support of his family.An integrated understanding of Mark's well-being is most clearly provided by
A) behavioral medicine.
B) a biopsychosocial approach.
C) the tend-and-befriend response.
D) the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

The biopsychosocial approach takes into consideration all aspects of a person's life, including biological, psychological, and social factors, in understanding their overall well-being. In this case, Mark's physical health is likely influenced by both his optimistic mindset (psychological) and his supportive family (social), in addition to any potential biological factors. The other options (A: behavioral medicine, C: the tend-and-befriend response, D: the general adaptation syndrome) all focus on specific aspects of stress and health, but do not provide as comprehensive an understanding of Mark's overall well-being.

Question 7

There's a dramatic increase in the likelihood of a person becoming ill or dying the year following the death of a spouse.Describe some of the specific biological and psychological processes that may contribute to this effect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There's a dramatic increase in the likelihood...

Quiz 39: Experienced Emotion

Prolonged stress can increase one's vulnerability to illness in part because recurrent autonomic nervous system arousal leads to

The stress of her husband's death and her increased work responsibilities led Irene to start overeating junk foods that triggered high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels.This best illustrates that persistent stress often

Persistent stress can influence not only our biological functioning but also our behavioral lifestyles.Describe how both of these factors help to account for the link between prolonged stress and an increased risk of coronary heart disease.

After a lengthy period of stress that involved breaking up with his girlfriend,Todd came down with an especially severe respiratory infection.The severity of his infection is most likely because his

Which of the following accurately reflects the link between stress and heart disease?

Despite very stressful events in his life,Mark has been able to maintain good health.This is because of his persistent optimism and the emotional support of his family.An integrated understanding of Mark's well-being is most clearly provided by

There's a dramatic increase in the likelihood of a person becoming ill or dying the year following the death of a spouse.Describe some of the specific biological and psychological processes that may contribute to this effect.