chapter 1 - the 440

which of the following are true of the stress theory developed by Holmes and Rahe?

- stress occurs when a situation require more resources than are available. - stress increase when there are more frequent disturbing life events.

strain

physical, psychological, or behavioral consequences such as headache due to change physiological changes

the combination of a stressor, stress reactivity, and strain is known as _______.

stress

which of the following is a philosophical stressor?

use of time

stress reactivity

physiological changes such as increased muscle tension and blood pressure due to a stimulus

Jeremiah experiences stress after he loses his friend in an accident. sam, who is Jeremiah's neighbor, provides him emotional support to overcome the grief. which among the following theories of stress is best illustrated in this scenario?

social support theory

the fight-or-flight response is termed ______.

stress reactivity

which of the following is a physical strain?

tension headache

which of the following is an environmental stressor?

toxin

true or false: According to the fight-or-flight response, one's body prepares itself, when confronted by a threat, to either stand ground and fight or run away.

true

stress management is important since research have found that a lot of stress ____

leads to illness

The goal of stress management is to

limit the harmful effects of stress

what is the rationale of the theory of stress developed by Holmes and Rahe?

the frequency of stressful experiments determine the level of stress

in the context of coping with stress, men are more likely to _____.

exhibit fight-or-flight response

in coping with stress, females tend to ______.

exhibit nurturing activities

_____ are the outcomes of stress reactivity and may be physical, psychological, or behavioral

strains

identify the symptoms associated with stress reactivity

- increase perspiration - increased heart rate - elevated blood pressure - increase muscle tension

stressor

a stimulus that has the potential to trigger a fight-or-flight response

According to Kobasa, if people perceive potentially stressful events as a ______, less stress will results

challenge instead as of a threat

which of the following statements best describe the fight-or-flight response?

it refers to the body's stress reaction that includes an increase in heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and serum cholesterol

Which among the following statements best illustrates the social support theory of stress?

jack, who is experiencing stress, is comforted by his friends.

buffering between stress and the development of illness and disease is termed ____.

hardiness