Chapter 12 Q & A

Corisol is secreted by the:

Adrenal Glands

Health psychologists use ________ to understand the relationship between stress and health.

A biopsychosocial model

_____ is a stimulus that causes physiological, psychological, and emotional responses, and _______ is a response to a perceived threat or challenge.

A stressor; stress

An increase in fatty deposits, inflammation, and scar tissue within artery walls is called:

Atherosclerosis

Macrophages are cells that:

Hunt and consume harmful invaders in the body

Stress may impair the production of disease-fighting white blood cells called:

Lymphocytes

Among children, the level of conflict in the home is ________ associated with cortisol levels.

Perfectly

A technique in which muscle groups are tensed and relaxed in turn is known as:

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

People who are competitive, super-motivated, impatient, and verbally aggressive are called:

Type A

People who are easygoing, relaxed, and don't let things bother them are classified as:

Type B