Module 39. Stress and Illness

Which of these people is the BEST example of a Type A personality?

Andre, a competitive, easily-angered journalist

_____ is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Coronary heart disease

A health psychologist would be MOST likely to conduct research assessing the relationship between:

cancer and stress.

Unpredictable large-scale events such as tornados, tsunamis, and terrorism are examples of:

catastrophes.

A stressor is a:

challenging or threatening event.

John has just finished a brutal tour of combat in Afghanistan where he saw a lot of fighting. Several of his friends were killed, but he was able to fight despite the death around him. The two stress hormones at play were _____ and _____.

cortisol; epinephrine

Reeghan was diagnosed with high cholesterol which led to a heart attack at the age of 52. According to research, which of these factors increases her likelihood of having further heart problems?

depression

The correct order of the general adaptation syndrome is an alarm reaction, resistance, and _____.

exhaustion

Personal milestones such as getting married, getting divorced, or having a child go off to college are examples of:

significant life changes.

Roger has a great deal on his plate. He works full time, he also has a part-time job, and has a new consulting company in response to his son's special needs. He seems to be coping with everything quite well for the moment anyway. In Selye's general adaptation syndrome, Roger is in Phase:

2, in a state of resistance.

A month ago, Jason lost his job due to circumstances beyond his control and he is very concerned about his financial situation. Since then, he has learned that his wife will not be able to return to the United States because she cannot get her green card, and that his rent-controlled apartment is being sold so he must find another place to live. Given what happens when people feel unable to control their environment, what is likely happening to Jason?

His immune response is dropping.

Jennifer was driving her car to school when it broke down. Which statement is true?

Jennifer's feelings of frustration are a stress reaction.

define stress

process of appraising a threat.