Stress Management Final

Which of the following is NOT an example of an involuntary function? Select one: a. Heart rate b. Muscle contraction c. Blood pressure d. Respiratory rate

b. Muscle contraction

The theory pertaining to stress occurring when there is not enough social support available to respond to an event effectively is known as the: Select one: a. life-events theory. b. goal-setting theory. c. social support theory. d. hardiness theory.

c. social support theory.

What are the two major components of the brain? Select one: a. Cerebellum and pons b. Medulla oblongata and cerebral cortex c. Thalamus and hypothalamus d. Cerebral cortex and subcortex

d. Cerebral cortex and subcortex

When a part of the heart dies because of a lack of oxygen, it is known as: Select one: a. plaque. b. stroke. c. cardiac death. d. myocardial infarction.

d. myocardial infarction.

Brain cells destroyed by prolonged stress can regenerate on their own. Select one: True False

false

There is no 100 percent effective means of birth control. Select one: True False

true

We may not be able to choose a situation, but we can choose how we perceive the situation. Select one: True False

True

You are in much greater control over yourself than you may realize. Select one: True False

True

Which of the following statements defines the endocrine system? Select one: a. It is a part of the diencephalon that activates the autonomic nervous system. b. It is a part of the diencephalon that relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex. c. It is comprised of hormones that regulate physiological functions. d. It is a network of nerves that connects the mind and the body.

c. It is comprised of hormones that regulate physiological functions.

Use of time and purpose in life are examples of _____ stressors. Select one: a. philosophical b. sociological c. psychological d. environmental

a. philosophical

The debris that clogs coronary arteries is known as: Select one: a. plaque. b. tartar. c. fat. d. thrombus.

a. plaque.

Conditions that have a mind and a body component are called: Select one: a. psychosomatic conditions. b. physiological conditions. c. psychological conditions. d. psychoneuroimmune conditions.

a. psychosomatic conditions.

Unemployment and death of a loved one are examples of _____ stressors. Select one: a. sociological b. psychological c. environmental d. philosophical

a. sociological

The lower part of the brain responsible for various physiological processes necessary to stay alive is called the: Select one: a. subcortex. b. cerebral cortex. c. sulcus. d. cerebrum

a. subcortex.

When trying to resolve a conflict, which of the following should you NOT do? Select one: a. use "but," not "and" b. avoid "why" questions c. plan time to talk d. paraphrase the other person's words

a. use "but," not "and"

An intrapersonal matter is between: Select one: a. you and you. b. you and other people you know. c. other people. d. you and other people you do not know.

a. you and you.

_____ is a condition transmitted through sexual contact and the sharing of intravenous needles that leads to the mixing of blood or semen, in which the immune system becomes progressively ineffective. Select one: a. Cancer b. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) c. Sexually transmitted infection (STI) d. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection

b. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Which of the following dimensions of health is known as the ability to learn and grow intellectually? Select one: a. Spiritual health b. Mental health c. Social health d. Occupational health

b. Mental health

Which of the following defines the term stress? Select one: a. A method of coping with anxiety that involves examining irrational beliefs b. The result of a demand that exceeds resources available to meet that demand c. A form of systematic desensitization in which the stimulus is imagined d. The confidence in the ability to manage a demand or threat

b. The result of a demand that exceeds resources available to meet that demand

Which of the following is a characteristic of hot reactors? Select one: a. They rarely get angry. b. They tend to suffer from high blood pressure. c. They have active and healthy lifestyles. d. They usually lead a relaxed lifestyle

b. They tend to suffer from high blood pressure.

Time management skills include _____. Select one: a. limiting interruptions b. all answers as listed are correct c. scheduling d. setting goals and prioritizing them

b. all answers as listed are correct

The system that controls such body processes as hormone balance, temperature, and width of blood vessels is called the: Select one: a. endocrine system. b. autonomic nervous system. c. reticular activating system. d. limbic system.

b. autonomic nervous system.

A rupture of a blood vessel in the brain is known as a: Select one: a. cerebral lesion. b. cerebral hemorrhage. c. cerebral atrophy. d. neurotrophic burst.

b. cerebral hemorrhage.

Sacrificing your own needs or wants to meet someone else's needs or wants is known as _____. Select one: a. aggressive behavior b. nonassertive behavior c. assertive behavior d. insistent behavior

b. nonassertive behavior

A physical disease caused by emotional stress without a microorganism being involved is called a(n): Select one: a. physiological disease. b. psychogenic disease. c. somatogenic disease. d. organic disease.

b. psychogenic disease.

A behavior pattern that is not excessively competitive and has no free-floating hostility or sense of time urgency is called _____. Select one: a. Type A b. Type C c. Type B d. Type D

c. Type B

In the context of physiological effects of meditation, _____ is another name for trophotropic response. Select one: a. parasympathetic response b. relaxation response c. endorphin response d. sympathetic response

b. relaxation response

Which of the following is related to the definition of spiritual health? Select one: a. Ability to interpret circumstances scientifically b. Adherence to societal norms c. Ability to discover and express one's purpose in life d. Adherence to constitutional policies and rules

c. Ability to discover and express one's purpose in life

Which of the following would aggressive nonverbal communication include? Select one: a. Leaning forward with glaring eyes b. Clenching fists c. All answers as listed are correct d. Hands placed on hips and wagging the head

c. All answers as listed are correct

Which of the following is a requirement of consenting sex? Select one: a. Being sober b. Verbal communication c. All of these d. Absence of intimidation and threat

c. All of these

Excess body fat can increase the risk for _____. Select one: a. post-menopausal breast cancer b. colon cancer c. all answers as listed are correct d. kidney cancer

c. all answers as listed are correct

An acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) test actually tests for the presence of _____ that develop after coming in contact with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Select one: a. T-cells b. viruses c. antibodies d. bacteria

c. antibodies

A foreign substance that is irritating to the body is a(n): Select one: a. fever. b. antibody. c. antigen. d. allergy.

c. antigen.

The electrodermal response or the electrical conductance of the skin is called: Select one: a. trophotropic response. b. vasoconstriction. c. galvanic skin response. d. none of the answers as listed are correct.

c. galvanic skin response.

The part of the brain that "sounds the alarm" when stress is present is called the Select one: a. oxytocin. b. vasopressin. c. hippocampus. d. cerebral cortex.

c. hippocampus.

Activities to prevent a stressor from resulting in negative consequences are known as: Select one: a. arousals. b. consequences. c. interventions. d. appraisals.

c. interventions.

A word used for focusing in some forms of meditation is called a _____. Select one: a. song b. chant c. mantra d. sound

c. mantra

Some of the most significant stressors that college students usually experience relate to _____. Select one: a. traveling b. real estate c. money d. recreational activities

c. money

A condition in which bones become weak and brittle and the sufferer is at an increased risk for fractures is known as: Select one: a. hypertrophy. b. Paget's disease. c. osteoporosis. d. calcification.

c. osteoporosis.

Paraphrasing a speaker's words and feelings is known as _____. Select one: a. norming b. validating c. reflective listening d. nonverbal cuing

c. reflective listening

All of the following are acceptable treatment approaches for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) EXCEPT: Select one: a. exposure therapy. b. talk therapy. c. shock therapy. d. medication.

c. shock therapy.

The presence of significant others with whom one can discuss stressors is called _____. Select one: a. life unit b. community outreach c. social support d. life coaching

c. social support

Eustress is defined as: Select one: a. the bad things to which we have to adapt and that can lead to a stress reaction. b. everything that happens around us. c. the good things to which we have to adapt and that can lead to a stress reaction. d. having a positive outlook on life.

c. the good things to which we have to adapt and that can lead to a stress reaction.

The U.S. blood supply has been screened for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) since: Select one: a. 1980. b. 1995. c. 1990. d. 1985.

d. 1985.

Which of the following is a reason for being malnourished? Select one: a. Eating too little of the recommended foods b. Ingesting some nutrients in inappropriate amounts c. Eating too much of the recommended foods d. All answers as listed are correct

d. All answers as listed are correct

Which of the following is a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Select one: a. Gonorrhea b. Syphilis c. Chlamydia d. All answers as listed are correct

d. All answers as listed are correct

Which of the following is true about nonverbal body language? Select one: a. It is associated with physical cues. b. It is used by people every day. c. It is easy to misinterpret. d. All answers as listed are correct.

d. All answers as listed are correct.

Which of the following is an eating disorder that involves self-imposed starvation? Select one: a. Bulimia b. Purging c. Binge eating d. Anorexia nervosa

d. Anorexia nervosa

Which of the following is the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for expending energy? Select one: a. Parasympathetic nervous system b. Reticular activating system c. Endocrine system d. Sympathetic nervous system

d. Sympathetic nervous system

Seeking to dominate or to get your own way at the expense of others is known as _____. Select one: a. passive behavior b. assertive behavior c. nonassertive behavior d. aggressive behavior

d. aggressive behavior

The nervous system includes: Select one: a. the brain. b. the peripheral nerves. c. the spinal cord. d. all of these.

d. all of these.

A physiological response in which the body turns on itself is known as a(n): Select one: a. rheumatoid reaction. b. alloimmune response. c. bruxism. d. autoimmune response.

d. autoimmune response.

The belief that one is either the victim of circumstances or the master of circumstances, each of which is erroneous, is known as _____. Select one: a. victimization b. an external locus of control c. an internal locus of control d. cocreator perception deficiency

d. cocreator perception deficiency

Getting others to do those things that need to be done but that do not need your personal attention is known as _____. Select one: a. maximizing b. scheduling c. evaluating d. delegating

d. delegating

A condition of low blood sugar is known as: Select one: a. glaucoma. b. ketonuria. c. sympathomimetics d. hypoglycemia.

d. hypoglycemia.

The goal of stress management is to: Select one: a. do all of these. b. eliminate all stress from life. c. make life happy and easy by getting involved in as less of stress as possible. d. limit the harmful effects of stress while maintaining life's quality and vitality.

d. limit the harmful effects of stress while maintaining life's quality and vitality.

In the stress model, emotional arousal leads to: Select one: a. consequences. b. cognitive appraisal. c. interventions. d. physiological arousal.

d. physiological arousal.

The first step of selective awareness is to _____. Select one: a. recognize the end result b. identify the solution c. identify the problem d. recognize the positive and negative elements

d. recognize the positive and negative elements

The network of nerves that connects the mind and the body is called the: Select one: a. autonomic nervous system. b. limbic system. c. endocrine system. d. reticular activating system.

d. reticular activating system.

Noise that helps you relax and also drowns out other sounds that may interfere with relaxation is called: Select one: a. yellow noise. b. red noise. c. blue noise. d. white noise.

d. white noise.

Although stress can be very bothersome, it is seldom dangerous to your health. Select one: True False

false

Substances produced by the body to fight antigens are called: Select one: a. allergies. b. antibodies. c. pathogens. d. immunities.

b. antibodies.

A migraine is just a severe headache. Select one: True False

False

Managing stress is more about giving up control to others or to one's environment than it is about exercising that control. Select one: True False

False

Men and women generally tend to respond to stress in very similar ways. Select one: True False

False

Scheduling your responsibilities tends to increase your stress level because you have to view your responsibilities collectively.

False

Stress causes a decrease in saliva production and an increase in hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Select one: True False

False

Stress is not related to coronary heart disease. Select one: True False

False

When working out a disagreement with someone, it is best to communicate through e-mail rather than in person. Select one: True False

False

Trying very hard to control stress will create stress. Select one: True False

True

A stressor is something with the potential to cause a stress reaction. Select one: True False

True

Diet books conform to our desire to lose weight. However, some diets are unhealthy and can lead to even more stress. Select one: True False

True

Emotional intelligence involves understanding one's own emotional reactions and those of others and using this understanding to make good decisions. Select one: True False

True

Experts recognize that rape is more about violence and control than it is about sex. Select one: True False

True

Persistent stress results in the death of cardiac muscle cells and a loss of contractility of the heart. This damage is irreversible. Select one: True False

True

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that develops in people who have experienced or witnessed an extreme psychological or physical event that is interpreted as distressing. Select one: True False

True

Service learning allows students to apply what they learn in school to the real world. Select one: True False

True

Stress can lead to a miscarriage. Select one: True False

True

Stress experienced by college students can interfere with the learning process necessary for academic success. Select one: True False

True

Studies have shown that forgiving oneself has a strong positive effect upon one's health. Select one: True False

True

The common cold may be a function of psychological stress. Select one: True False

True

The heart increases its force of contraction and pumps out more blood when stressed. Select one: True False

True

The more life changes you experience, the more stress you will feel and the more likely it is that illness and disease will result. Select one: True False

True

The severity of a stroke depends on the exact location of the brain tissue dying from the lack of oxygen and the amount of time oxygen was denied to the brain. Select one: True False

True

The way that one views a life experience can affect whether or not that experience is stressful. Select one: True False

True

In the context of stress management, which of the following is an example of taking control of oneself? Select one: a. All answers as listed are correct b. Being in charge of one's behavior c. Practicing relaxation techniques d. Seeking a solution to a problem one has created

a. All answers as listed are correct

Which of the following is an unhealthy roadblock? Select one: a. All answers as listed are correct b. Tranquilizers c. Illicit drugs d. Depressants

a. All answers as listed are correct

Which of the following is NOT likely to be a warning sign shown by someone who may commit an act of school-associated violence? Select one: a. Exhibiting good academic performance b. Being bullied or taunted c. Withdrawing from classmates and social settings d. Being a victim of violence

a. Exhibiting good academic performance

Which of the following is NOT true about masturbation? Select one: a. Masturbation can result in physical illness or sexual dysfunction. b. Most researchers have found that approximately 90 percent of men and 60 percent of women have masturbated at some time. c. Masturbation is engaged in throughout one's life. d. Experts agree that the only danger of masturbation is the psychological harm resulting from guilt, shame, or embarrassment one associates with it.

a. Masturbation can result in physical illness or sexual dysfunction.

A behavior pattern associated with the development of coronary heart disease is: Select one: a. Type A. b. Type B. c. Type D. d. Type C.

a. Type A.

The perception that one has little control over the events that affect one's life is known as _____. Select one: a. an external locus of control b. anxiety c. an internal locus of control d. self-esteem

a. an external locus of control

Expressing yourself and satisfying your own needs, feeling good about this, and not hurting others in the process is known as _____. Select one: a. assertive behavior b. insistent behavior c. nonassertive behavior d. aggressive behavior

a. assertive behavior

Cancer-causing agents are called: Select one: a. carcinogens. b. lesions. c. malignancies. d. antibodies.

a. carcinogens.

When you encounter a stressor, the sympathetic nervous system regulates the body to: Select one: a. do all of these. b. dilate the coronary arteries. c. increase the heart rate. d. dilate the pupils.

a. do all of these.

Research investigations in which neither the research subject nor the data collectors are aware of who is in the control group and who is in the experimental group are known as _____. Select one: a. double-blind studies b. quantitative research c. qualitative research d. blind studies

a. double-blind studies

All of the following are examples of physiological arousal EXCEPT: Select one: a. feeling overwhelmed. b. indigestion. c. muscle tension. d. increased heart rate.

a. feeling overwhelmed.

The body's stress reaction that includes an increase in heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and serum cholesterol is known as the: Select one: a. fight-or-flight response. b. substantial stress. c. relaxation response. d. autoimmune response.

a. fight-or-flight response.

Cells left in the bloodstream and the lymphatic system to recognize and respond to any future attacks to the body by a past invader are called: Select one: a. memory T and B cells. b. B cells. c. killer and helper T cells. d. macrophages.

a. memory T and B cells.

Treatments for tension headaches would include all of the following EXCEPT: Select one: a. neglecting it. b. massage. c. stress management. d. medication.

a. neglecting it.