Quiz 2 Stress Management and Sleep Stress Management

Sleep disorders can be diagnosed through a(n)

clinical sleep study

Deep breathing is a technique used in yoga but not in other mind-body practices.

false

The shortest stage of sleep is stage 2.

false

Which of the following is NOT an indicator that a person's sympathetic nervous system has been activated?

increased salivation

The restful, restorative period of sleep is

non-REM sleep

One reason the validity of the Type A personality theory has been debated is that

not all Type A people experience negative health consequences.

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

Chronic secretion of cortisol increases the risk for diabetes by

affecting blood glucose levels

One factor contributing to narcolepsy appears to be

genetic

According to research, immune function is increased in adolescents who

get more than 9 hours of sleep a night

Part complete Which of the following has been recommended as a method for managing stress?

keeping a journal to track your stressors, worries, and options

You really want to buy an expensive software program to help you with coursework, but your credit cards are maxed out and the rent is due next week. Which type of stressor is this?

money

During a sleep study, a person spends the night in a sleep lab, and his or her body functions are monitored by

sensors and electrodes

The strategy of reframing appraisals of stressors more positively and working toward future goals is known as

shift and persist

Which of the following BEST describes a Type C personality?

stoic

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

Sean becomes very sleepy by late afternoon most days and thinks he should make time to fit in a nap. Before including a daily nap in his schedule, he should consider which of the following to ensure that he actually benefits from it?

the time of day and length of the nap

Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia can help people having trouble falling asleep.

true

The three phases of the general adaptation syndrome are alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

true

Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by taking a practice test every night before he goes out with his buddies. Jeff is

using the technique of stress inoculation