Psychology Chapter 14 Test

Many would describe Daniela as having an easy, laid-back outlook on life. She generally tends to be very relaxed, doesn't seem to possess a competitive nature, and rarely feels or demonstrates anger or hostility. Daniela exemplifies a Type ________ behavior pattern.

B

________ is stress-reduction technique whereby electronic equipment measuring a person's involuntary (neuromuscular and autonomic) activity helps him gain a level of voluntary control over these processes.

Biofeedback

Which pair of psychiatrists were responsible for developing the Social Readjustment Rating Scale?

Holmes and Rahe

What do studies show about the relationship between stress and memory?

Moderate stress can enhance both immediate and delayed recall of educational material.

Which of the following is an example of the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

While hiking, Frankie sees a fox and experiences a burst of energy as she bolts down the path.

In Hans Selye's rat study, rats that were exposed to stressors over a long period of time showed signs of ________.

adrenal enlargement, thymus and lymph node shrinkage, and stomach ulceration

Which dimension of the Type A behavior pattern is most predictive of heart disease?

anger/hostility

Hans Selye's definition of stress is considered a response-based definition because it conceptualizes stress chiefly in terms of the ________.

body's physiological reaction to any demand that is placed on it

Jorge has been working at the coffee shop for a few years. When he is offered a promotion to manager, he is excited by the increased responsibility, higher pay and potential for professional growth. This describes how Jorge views the promotion as a ____________rather than a ____________________.

challenge; threat

Adrian cares for his aging mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's. This is an example of a(n) ________ stressor.

chronic

Noticing that you have difficulty concentrating during and after periods of prolonged stress exemplifies how stress can have a negative ________ impact.

cognitive

Malik has to give a presentation in his communications class. As his turn to present approaches, his heart pounds, his hands feel clammy, and his knees feel weak. He is dizzy and he's starting to think he can't do it. This response is called the ________ response.

fight-or-flight

Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease because it ________.

forces the heart to pump harder, which puts more physical strain on the heart

Getting in an argument with your roommate, realizing that you forgot your wallet at home and leaving your keys in a restaurant are all examples of ______________________.

hassles

White blood cells that circulate in the bloodstream and are an important part of the body's immune system are called ________.

lymphocytes

Which of the following is an example of eustress?

starting a new job