Reading Quiz Chapter 14

Which of the following definitions best describes distress?

A bad form of stress associated with erosions in performance and health

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

A burst of energy enables Hassan to run fast when he sees a skunk in his path.

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

After wondering for months if he was going to lose his job, Nicolao begins to develop stomach ulcers.

Which of the following would be considered a traumatic stressor?

All of the above.

Lydia is often described as having an easy, laid-back outlook on life. She tends to be very relaxed, is not particularly competitive, and rarely feels or demonstrates anger or hostility. Lydia exemplifies a Type ________ behavior pattern.

B

Which of the following individuals is demonstrating an optimistic outlook on life?

Carl, who tends to see the good in situations and always looks on the bright side of things.

Which statement about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is FALSE?

Most people who experience a traumatic stressor develop PTSD.

Heydar moved to America when he was twenty-two. He had a difficult time learning English and adjusting to the new cultural norms. Demands faced by immigrants in adjusting to a host culture are known as _____ stress.

acculturative

The correct order of the general adaptation syndrome stages is:

alarm, resistance, exhaustion.

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

anger/hostility

Monica has an incredibly stressful job and suffers from irritable bowel syndrome. Her doctor tells her that this "disease of adaptation" may be the result of her being in the _____ stage of general adaptation syndrome.

exhaustion

Jade hears a rattle. When she turns around she sees a rattlesnake inches from her leg. Her pupils dilate, her heart pounds, and she begins to sweat. 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

Traffic, chores, and weather are all examples of:

hassles

Compared to people with low self-efficacy, people with high self-efficacy:

have a tendency to view stressful situations more as challenges than as obstacles.

Which kind of psychology seeks to identify and promote those qualities that lead to happy, fulfilled, and contented lives rather than focusing on pathology, faults and problems?

positive psychology

A psychological disorder characterized by maladaptive reactions to devastating events or stressors is:

post-traumatic stress disorder.

Keegan is a police officer. She was recently placed on administrative leave because she was shot during an armed robbery. Since the shooting, she canâ t stop thinking about how it felt to be shot, she is often angry with her husband, she jumps when she hears a loud noise, and she takes a 15 minute detour when driving home to avoid the neighborhood where it happened. Keegan probably suffers from ________.

posttraumatic stress disorder

Brizan has just lost his job. He is proactive in trying to resolve this source of stress; he immediately uses the internet to look up other jobs in his field and plans to eliminate non-essentials from his budget to make his savings last longer. Which type of coping approach is Brizan using?

problem-focused

Harriet was the recent victim of a mugging. Right now, her body is attempting to return to a normal biological state. Arousal is somewhat high, and she exhibits anger and fatigue. Based on this description, Harriet is in which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

resistance

Advice, guidance, encouragement, acceptance, emotional comfort, and tangible assistance are all different forms of ________.

social support

A stressor is best defined as a(n):

source of stress

People with an external locus of control believe:

there is nothing they can do about stress.

The personality trait of hostility is strongly linked to:

coronary heart disease.

Which term refers to mental or behavioral efforts used to manage problems relating to stress, including the cause and the unpleasant feelings and emotions it produces?

coping