Chapter 3

which of the following is most likely to cause eustress instead of distress

an impending promotion

an example of an event likely to be associated with distress is

bouncing several checks

when we are forced to choose between two or more competing desires, motives, behaviors, or impulses, which process is occurring

conflict

which of the following hormones might contribute to the "freshman 15" - the tendency to gain about 15 pounds during the first year of college

cortisol

the primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is

epinephrine

stress management consists of

finding balance and developing coping strategies

to replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful

getting more sleep and "down time"

you've misplaced your cell phone and you're already late for class. which type of stressor is this

hassle

the physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is

homeostasis

the part of the brain involved in controlling the body's overall reaction to stress is the

hypothalamus

exercise reduces stress primarily by

increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones

cortisol contributes to weight gain by

increasing hunger and activating fat storage enzymes

which of the following best describes a type c personality

stoic

which of the following is true about stress

stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges

as Joe prepares to spar with a taekwondo opponent, his heart rate and respiration rate increase. these are indicators that which brand of the nervous system has been activited

sympathetic

which of the following forms of stress management originated as a form of self-defense

tai chi

downshifting refers to the process of

taking step to simplify one's life

Jade's heart races and she cannot think of anything to say when the cute guy in class sits next to her. this is an example of

the stress response

college freshmen living away from home for the first time may face a variety of conflicts due to differences between their own values and beliefs and those of

their parents and new people they encounter

Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark, curving road. she felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths. This is an example of a(n)

adaptive response

hearing a piercing scream late at night while walking on a campus path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome

alarm

stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. these are most closely associated with an increased risk for

cardiovascular disease

which of the following characteristics of a type a personality have been determined to most increase the risk for heart disease

having a tendency toward anger, distrust, and cynicism

chronic stress has a strong connection to all of the following medical conditions except

hearing loss

Brian is considered a type A personality by his friends because of his history of "road rage" and extreme competitiveness. all of the following put him at increased risk for cardiovascular disease except

his upbeat, glass-half-full approach to life

the stress hormone cortisol plays a major role during the stress response in

mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs

meditation has been proven effective in managing stress. which of the following is not true about meditation

there is only one meditation style that is considered effective.

stress can have positive health effects

true

of the following choices, the best example of conflict is

wanting to go out with friends, but needing to study

which of the following forms of stress management also improves flexibility

yoga

which of the following situations might contribute to impaired immune function

your grandmother moves in with your family after being hospitalized due to a stroke

when acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals

your memory may be impared

a sense of being overwhelmed by perceived obligations to stay connected online is

technostress

David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. this most likely caused his to experience

the flight-or-fight response

a pop quiz in class is an example of

a stressor

to manage stress, the first step is to

identify and assess the stressors in your life

research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress

impairs the immune response

you eat an entire box of cookies the night before you attend a weight watchers meeting. this is an example of

inconsistent goals and behavior

research has shown that laughter results in all of the following except

increased risk of heart disease

which of the following statements best describes self-esteem

self-esteem has to do with one's confidence and self-satisfaction