kin-69: stress management final review

stranger rape is more common than acquaintance rape on college campuses. experts recognize that rape is more about sex than it is about violence and control

false - acquaintance rape is more common; experts suggest that it is more about violence and control of the victim that is is about sex

the ultimate goal of stress management and intervention is to eliminate all stressors

false, up to a certain point some stress can lead to an increase in motivation and performance (yerkes-dodson curve)

all of the following are examples of physiological arousal except:

feeling overwhelmed

the body's stress reaction that includes an increase in heartrate, respiration, bp, serum cholestrol is known as the:

fight or flight response

which of the following is a concern that acts as a significant stressor among college students

finances, living arrangements, their body weight/appearance

the principles of exercise include all of the following except:

fitness

daily interactions with the environment that are considered negative are known as _________________.

hassles

living with and caring for a bet can do all of the following except _________________.

help prevent accidents

stressful workplaces are defined as those with:

high demand and low control, high effort and low reward

which of the following characteristics describes a cancer-prone person?

holding resentment, with the inability to forgive, using self-pity, having a poor self-image

which of the following are effects of stress on the cardiovascular system?

increased blood pressure, increased workload on the heart, sudden death

which of the following is a psychological benefit of exercise?

increases self-esteem

in context of stages of change theory, who among the following is in the contemplation stage?

kristen, who is thinking about exercising more but has not taken action to do so

which of the following is the correct sequence of events in the stress model?

life situation, perceived as stressful, emotional arousal, physiological arousal, consequences

using as many senses as you can during imagery will _________________.

make the image as real as possible

_________________ refers to focusing your attention on the present moment, regardless of what you are doing (i.e walking, talking, breathing, etc.) and ignore anxiety-provoking thoughts of the past and future.

mindfulness

in the context of the health belief model, one's opinion of the likelihood of getting a condition, illness, or disease if the recommended health behavior is not adopted is known as:

perceived susceptibility

family planning refers to:

planning for how many children to have, involves methods of contraception, involves method of abortion

a common characteristic of type a behavior is known as _________________ , and is defined as doing two or more things at once.

polyphasic behavior

time management skills include all of the following (setting goals and prioritizing them, limiting interruptions, scheduling) except:

polyphasic behavior

the most common form of complementary alternative medicine is:

prayer

in the context of how spirituality and religion affect health, _________________ (similar to problem-focused coping) refers to attempts to change a situation.

primary control

_________________ is a technique that involves contracting and relaxing muscle groups throughout the body, resulting in nerve-muscle relaxation.

progressive relaxation

which following is not a form of perception intervention?

progressive relaxation

paraphrasing a speaker's words and feelings is known as:

reflective listening

using our strengths to rise adversity is known as:

resiliency

resource drain theory

resources devoted to one domain are not available to other domains

when aspects of a job and workplace are unclear, it is known as _________________.

role ambiguity

when aspects of a job and workplace are unclear, it is known as:

role ambiguity

jake decides that he will not watch his favorite television series, seinfield, for a month because he did not meet his goal of not smoking cigarettes for a week. which of the following methods of decreasing stressful behaviors does this scenario exemplify?

self-contracting

all of the following can be effects of unpleasant noise (headaches, anxiety, muscle tension) except:

sleepiness

a condition in which people are living "life story: that is inconsistent with their beliefs and values is called _________________.

spiritual disease

_________________ is the rules, regulations, and responsibilities that individuals define for themselves. it is related to life's meaning, direction, purpose, connectedness to other people, as well as the past and future.

spirituality

this part of the autonomic system is responsible to expending energy whereas, this part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for conserving energy.

sympathetic nervous system; parasympathetic system

food substances that produce a stress-likes response are known as _________________. examples of these food substances include:

sympathomimetics: coffee, chocolate, and nicotine

a series or nerves that connects the cortex and sub cortex is called the:

the reticular activating system (RAS)

allergies and asthma may be a function of psychological stress

true

individuals can alter specific bodily functions using biofeedback

true

intervention entails setting up roadblocks at various points on the stress theory model to prevent a stressor from resulting in negative consequences

true

trying a relaxation technique for less than one week may not give you adequate practice to know if it's a technique that is effective for you.

true

fissures or cut on the wall of the stomach, duodenum, or other parts of the intestines are known as:

ulcers

positive events that make us feel good are known as

uplifts

when trying to resolve a conflict, what should you not do:

use "but", not "and"

according to goal-setting theory, when does the highest level of effort occur

when a goal is moderately difficult

compensation theory

when one domain is troubled, resources go to other domains

which of the following is an example of a barrier to action?

a series of rainy days for a new jogger, a heavy work schedule for a new volunteer, a shelf full of baked goods for a new dieter

which of the following is an important task the younger college student has to confront?

achieving competence, managing emotions, establishing identity

seeking to dominate or to get your own way at the expense of others is known as _______________.

aggressive behavior

which of the following names the three phrases of the general adaption syndrome in the order of occurrence

alarm reaction, stage of resistance, stage of exhaustion

the primary mineralocorticoid is called

aldosterone

expressing yourself and satisfying your own needs feeling good about this, and not hurting others in the process is known as __________________.

assertive behavior

a relaxation technique that involves imagining one's limbs to be heavy, warm, and tingling is called _________________.

autogenic training

the costs of occupational stress to society are related to:

benefits and social security costs in connection with premature retirement, medical costs and possible hospitalization, potential loss of productive workers

the costs of occupational stress to society are related:

benefits and social security costs in connection with premature retirement, medical costs and possible hospitalization, potential loss of productive workers.

research has hypothesized that volunteering is associated with

better physical functioning, healthier habits, and social support

_________________ children are those who live elsewhere but subsequently return to live with their parents.

boomerang

which of the following is a similarity between aerobic and anaerobic exercises?

both are effective for managing stress and stress products

self-efficacy is the personal belief that the self ____________________.

can be successful. (self-efficacy and self-esteem are closely related. the very essence of stress management requires confidence in yourself and in your decision to control your life effectively.)

spillover theory

change in one domain effects the other domains

which of the following should be avoided before meditating?

cola, cigarettes, coffee

the primary glucocorticoid is called ______________. is it secreted from the adrenal cortex and is responsible for __________________.

cortisol; an increase in blood glucose

_________________ refers to turning over an entire situation to source beyond the self

deferring

a type of deep breathing, which is considered the most relaxing and healthy type of breathing, that expands the belly rather than the chest is called _________________.

diaphragmatic breathing

stress that results in negative consequences such as decreased performance growth is called

distress

the use of activities to feel better about a task is known as

emotion-focused coping

which of the following are needs that are satisfied by the family?

emotional support, economic support, governs reproduction and child rearing

brain neurotransmitters that decrease pain and produce feelings of well-being are called:

endorphins

the catecholamine commonly called adrenaline is:

epinephrine

divorce rates have increased exponentially in the last 15 years

false