Chapter 10 Questions
c
People with the same problem who meet to discuss this problem create things called Multiple choice question. a. organized sports. b. one-on-one counseling. c. support groups. d. professional workplaces.
a, b
Which of the following strongly influence the variations between individuals' stress responses? Multiple select question. a. emotions b. cognitive appraisal of potential outcomes c. political beliefs d. physical fitness
b
After being bullied for several weeks by the same individuals, Alex decided to hold his ground and be assertive. He felt his breathing elevate and his heart rate increase. What type of reaction was Alex experiencing? Multiple choice question. a. cognitive restructuring b. fight-or-flight c. homeostasis d. downshifting
a
Approximately what percentage of the adult population experiences restless leg syndrome? Multiple choice question. a. 5% b. 12% c. 18% d. 25%
b
As Anthony practiced his visualization technique, he experienced a feeling of warmth and quiet mental alertness called Multiple choice question. a. sympathomimetics. b. the relaxation response. c. mindfulness. d. the fight-or-flight response.
a
As Nicole walks to her dorm room after a study group in the library she sees a backpack being stolen. The neurotransmitter activated during this emergency situation is Multiple choice question. a. norepinephrine. b. endocrine. c. insulin. d. serotonin.
a
As much as Steve tries to control his response to stressors, he understands that emotional responses are influenced by his Multiple choice question. a. personality. b. age. c. surroundings. d. behaviors.
c, d
At the end of the month, Melanie has a research paper due for her biology class. She knows that if she waits until the last week she will be stressed and will not be able to write a well-rounded paper. To effectively manage her time between now and when the paper is due, Melanie should do what? Multiple select question. a. Say yes to all requests from other people. b. Focus on trivial priorities. c. Budget enough time. d. Set realistic goals and write them down.
d
Before every performance, Allan incorporates visualization and ______ breathing, which provides on-the-spot tension relief. Multiple choice question. a. irregular b. quick c. shallow d. deep
a, b, e
Bill is a full-time student with a part-time job. He feels as if he never has enough time to get everything done. Which of the following can Bill do to help manage his time better? Multiple select question. a. Do the least favorite tasks first. b. Consolidate tasks when possible c. Wait to do his homework until right before it is due. d. Only do the minimum amount of homework. e. Set priorities. f. Do his favorite tasks first.
d
Chronic insomnia is diagnosed if a person goes how long with sleep disruption? Multiple choice question. a. at least four nights a week for four weeks b. at least two nights a week for two weeks c. at least five nights a week for five months d. at least three nights per week for at least three months
true
College is a time when most people experience not only minor hassles but major changes as well. True false question. True False
d
Common, minor setbacks—such as not having enough milk for cereal or finding the treadmills all occupied—are brief but frequent stressors known as Multiple choice question. a. overload occurrences. b. fugue states. c. burnout episodes. d. daily hassles.
d
Friends can help in times of stress because they Multiple choice question. a. do not allow other friends to share emotions. b. do not know their friends well. c. are more critical than lovers. d. provide emotional support.
d
NREM sleep includes stages of Multiple choice question. a. sleep and near-wakefulness. b. dreaming and waking. c. sleep and alertness. d. successively deeper sleep.
b
If your biological family does not work as a support system for you, what should you do? Multiple choice question. a. Take every opportunity to try to repair the ties with your family members. b. Create your own family of people who are supportive. c. Seriously consider what changes you should make to "recover" your family support system.
c, d
Mindfulness is Multiple select question. a. the same as meditation. b. the same as active listening. c. the term for the practices that cultivate a certain mental state. d. a mental state.
c
Several weeks ago, Hillary witnessed a motor vehicle accident in which three people were critically injured and one person died. Since then, Hillary has had difficulty falling and staying asleep. The condition Hillary is experiencing is Multiple choice question. a. sleep apnea. b. rapid eye movement sleep. c. insomnia. d. sleep cycling.
b
Svetlana wants to improve her homeostatic sleep drive. Which of the following should she do to improve it? Multiple choice question. a. She should catch up on her sleep during the weekends. b. She should get up early in the morning every day. c. She should take a nap after lunch every day. d. She should stop drinking caffeine by 6pm.
false
True or false: You can will yourself to sleep. True false question. True False
b
Two factors that can reduce the magnitude of the stress response are successful prediction and the perception of Multiple choice question. a. comfort. b. control. c. fairness. d. health.
a, d
What are the examples of environmental stressors? Multiple select question. a. natural disasters b. concerns about relationships. c. worries about grades. d. noisy atmospheres
a
What has contemporary research shown regarding changing aspects of your personality? Multiple choice question. a. You can change some basic elements. b. You may be able to quell negative traits but it is difficult to adopt positive ones. c. Personality is surprisingly unchanging throughout the life course.
a
What is the major function of the endocrine system? Multiple choice question. a. secreting hormones b. monitoring breathing c. controlling cell production d. regulating heart rate
b
What is the most common yoga style practiced in the U.S.? Multiple choice question. a. bikram b. hatha c. vinyasa d. ashtanga
c
What medication used in some over-the-counter sleep aids actually worsens restless leg syndrome? Multiple choice question. a. pseudoephedrine b. budesonide c. diphenhydramine d. loratadine
c
Which of the following takes place during REM sleep? Multiple choice question. a. negative stress b. muscle tension c. dreams d. decrease in blood pressure
a
You are disturbed by a noise in the other room. As a result, your hearing becomes more attuned to the activity. Your increase in hearing function is an example of Multiple choice question. a. a stress response. b. having a type A personality. c. returning to homeostasis. d. being depressed.
a
You are studying for an exam, and you get a message from the financial aid office notifying you that your financial aid application has been denied. Which type of stress will you experience? Multiple choice question. a. distress b. eustress c. excitement d. hostility
a
The endocrine system would be triggered if someone Multiple choice question. a. becomes nervous due to a pop quiz. b. has to fight a chronic disease. c. breathes in smog. d. had just ingested poison.
a
Generation Z is the term used to describe those born between Multiple choice question. a. 1997 and 2015. b. 1990 and 2010. c. 1985 and 2000. d. 2000 and 2020.
c
George has recently started attending an organized religion group on campus. Which of the following is not one of the benefits he might experience from improving his spiritual wellness? Multiple choice question. a. increased social support b. reduced risk of disease c. a drop in coping skills d. a more positive outlook on life
b
Going _____ without sleep (at a minimum) can impair a driver to the same extent as a blood alcohol level of 0.10%. Multiple choice question. a. 18 hours b. 24 hours c. 30 hours d. 36 hours
b
Hatha yoga emphasizes Multiple choice question. a. endurance and "hot" techniques. b. physical balance and breath control. c. flexibility and athleticism. d. stillness and meditation.
a, d
Individuals with a hardy or optimistic personality view potential stressors as Multiple select question. a. challenges. b. setbacks. c. inconveniences. d. opportunities.
d
Jordan is graduating college and getting married next month. She is confused because she is having stomachaches and increased anxiety at one of the happiest times of her life. Why is Jordan experiencing symptoms of excess stress? Multiple choice question. a. She has a low allostatic load. b. She is making a mistake by getting married without having a job first. c. Her body is producing too few neuropeptides. d. Both positive and negative events can be sources of stress.
b
Juggling your friendships, relationships with roommates, and your academic classes is an example of what kind of stress? Multiple choice question. a. financial concerns b. interpersonal c. time pressures d. academic
b
To develop spiritual wellness, you should choose activities that are Multiple choice question. a. popular. b. meaningful to you. c. proven to lead to improved health. d. endorsed by spiritual wellness experts.
b
To effectively manage stress, you might want to limit the intake of caffeine, because it is a Multiple choice question. a. hallucinogen that can create auditory or visual distortions. b. mildly addictive stimulant that leaves some people jittery, irritable, and unable to sleep. c. mild depressant that can leave you lethargic and unable to focus. d. narcotic that causes drowsiness, relieves pain, and induces euphoria.
d
As a junior in college, Victor is not satisfied with his 3.54 GPA, so he feels as if his accomplishments are not recognized. If Victor continues to work at his current pace, he may be susceptible to Multiple choice question. a. overload. b. conflict. c. discord. d. burnout.
b
Assad got up at 6am, went to the gym, then went to four classes. After his classes he cooked dinner with his roommates then studied for several hours at the library. By 10pm his homeostatic sleep drive would be Multiple choice question. a. depleted. b. strong. c. weak. d. intermittent.
c
A key to promoting health and well-being through journaling is to write about Multiple choice question. a. only the things that anger or frustrate you. b. only the things that make you happy. c. your emotional responses to stressful events.
a, c
Abby is getting seven to nine hours of sleep every night. Which of the following are benefits of this sleep schedule? Multiple select question. a. improved mood b. improved kidney functioning c. enhanced mental functioning d. better lung capacity
b
After experiencing burnout, Maura decides to do a better job managing the stress in her life. Which of the following would not be suitable for that purpose? Multiple choice question. a. getting at least 8 hours of sleep each night b. starting an accelerated MBA program c. actively listening and responding to others d. spending more time with friends
c
All the following are common emotional responses to stress except Multiple choice question. a. being depressed. b. having fear. c. being calm. d. being anxious.
c
Andy is working on his stress-management skills. As he reflects on the day's events, he notices several frequently occurring hassles that rank high on his perceived stress level. Andy wants to work on these type of stressors because they can contribute to a general decrease in Multiple choice question. a. the activation of the autonomic nervous system. b. his body's hormone levels. c. his overall wellness. d. the release of protein kinase c.
b
Any physical or psychological event or condition that produces stress is called a Multiple choice question. a. neuron. b. stressor. c. fugue. d. hormone.
d
Effective communication is important in relationships because it Multiple choice question. a. ensures that friends never fight. b. helps increase stress. c. makes friends difficult to know. d. helps reduce stress.
a, b, d
Practicing mindfulness promotes connections in the brain that have been demonstrated to facilitate which of the following? Multiple select question. a. resilience b. improved problem-solving skills c. hand-eye coordination d. improved emotional self-regulation
a, c
Rapid chemical reactions throughout the body allow you to respond quickly to danger or stress. Which two systems are responsible for this reaction? Multiple select question. a. the nervous system b. the immune system c. the endocrine system d. the digestive system
b
Resilience is often associated with Multiple choice question. a. indecision. b. an ability to improvise. c. poor time management. d. poor academic performance.
b
Sheila is shy, doesn't have many friends, and is feeling stressed dealing with the pressures of college. Which of the following is a recommended technique to help her deal with her emotional response to the stress she is feeling? Multiple choice question. a. eating high-fat foods b. keeping a journal c. playing video games d. avoiding other people
a
Stress is Multiple choice question. a. triggered by both positive and negative experiences. b. always related to a negative experience. c. always related to a positive experience. d. an imaginary symptom rather than a physiological process.
d
The key to developing and maintaining any type of friendship or intimate relationship is good Multiple choice question. a. genes. b. looks. c. professional skills. d. communication skills.
c
What happens to brain activity during REM sleep? Multiple choice question. a. It becomes undetectable. b. It causes the body to move. c. It increases. d. It decreases.
d
When Randy gets frustrated, he tends to harbor emotions for an extended period of time. His inability to shut down the stress response is called Multiple choice question. a. overload. b. burnout. c. alarm phase. d. allostatic load.
b
When a deadline is approaching, Eric remains calm and collected, but Chris becomes frustrated and irritable. This illustrates differences in Multiple choice question. a. psychoneuroimmunology. b. personality. c. resistance phase. d. posttraumatic stress disorder.
a
When the effects of the stress response exceed your ability to cope with them, you are more likely to become Multiple choice question. a. sick. b. homeostatic. c. healthy. d. euphoric.
a, c, d
Which of the following are associated with the stress response? Multiple select question. a. constricted blood vessels b. increased feeling of calm c. increased heart rate d. increased blood pressure
c, d
Your car has just been rear-ended in a minor accident. What are some of the physical changes cortisol and epinephrine are causing in your body? Multiple select question. a. Your digestive system starts to digest your lunch. b. You start to feel sleepy and relaxed. c. You begin to sweat. d. Your heart rate and respiration rate increase.
a, b, d
Which of the following are accurate descriptors of Gen Z? Multiple select question. a. They report more stress over current issues dominating the news headlines. b. They are the most likely of all generations to report poor mental health. c. They are the most likely of all generations to vote in political elections. d. Over half find support by using social media.
a, b, c
Which of the following are controlled by the autonomic nervous system? Multiple select question. a. breathing b. metabolism c. blood pressure d. skeletal muscles
a, c
Which of the following are important steps to strengthening your social ties? Multiple select question. a. Get involved with a group. b. Do whatever is necessary to maintain ties with your biological family. c. Foster your friendships; really give them your attention.
d
Which of the following are not effective techniques to manage stress on a daily basis? Multiple choice question. a. going for a walk b. practicing deep breathing c. using realistic self-talk d. eating junk food
a, b, e
Which of the following are some of the warning signs of suicide? Multiple select question. a. depression b. increased social isolation c. lifelong optimistic attitude d. increased social involvement e. expressing the wish to be dead
a, b, d
Which of the following are techniques that can be used to successfully resolve conflicts? Multiple select question. a. Solidify the agreements. b. Clarify the issue. c. Do not compromise. d. Find out what each person wants. e. Ignore problems in the conflict.
d
The day after an intense rugby game, members of the team experienced bodily pain. Which chemical inhibited the effects of the pain during the game? Multiple choice question. a. nucleic acids b. insulin c. lactic acid d. endorphins
d
A mood disorder characterized by loss of interest, sadness, hopelessness, loss of appetite, disturbed sleep, and other physical symptoms is Multiple choice question. a. schizophrenia. b. anxiety. c. compulsion. d. depression.
a
Biofeedback involves identifying and consciously controlling which of the following types of stress response? Multiple choice question. a. physiological b. emotional c. environmental d. intellectual
d
Dan lives in a dorm on campus. Which of the following is not an environmental stressor due to dorm living? Multiple choice question. a. loud music from the student living next door b. having to evacuate for fire alarms multiple times per week c. running out of hot water in the shared bathrooms d. talking to your roommate instead of studying
d
Identify which of the following is not a long-term complication of getting inadequate amounts of sleep. Multiple choice question. a. increase in stress hormone levels b. headaches c. irritability d. improved feelings of self-worth
c
If you find yourself drowsy driving, what should you do? Multiple choice question. a. Listen to loud music. b. Slap yourself in the face. c. Pull over. d. Drink something caffeinated.
a
In addition to physical activity, ______ can help cope with stress by improving feelings of self-control and self-esteem. Multiple choice question. a. good eating habits b. financial management skills c. limited social networks d. intense academic studies
c
In order for biofeedback training to work, people need to Multiple choice question. a. ignore how they react to the stressors in their lives. b. continue reacting to stressors the same ways they always have. c. be aware of their responses and practice new responses. d. ignore their physical responses and treat just their psychological responses.
a
Increases in emotion, heart rate, and breathing during times of stress Multiple choice question. a. enable the body to handle stressors. b. are known as the run-and-hide reaction. c. only occur with the help of medication. d. cause the body to shut down due to stress.
c
Major life changes can be a source of stress. Which of the following is not a major life change? Multiple choice question. a. moving out of the parental home b. graduating from high school c. adding a class for the next semester d. getting a job promotion
a
One immediate physical symptom of the stress response is Multiple choice question. a. rapid, shallow, irregular breathing. b. euphoria and a sense of overall well being. c. pain in the fingers and toes. d. skin conditions like acne.
c
People who exercise compulsively risk ______, which can cause fatigue, irritability, depression, and negatively affect athletic performance. Multiple choice question. a. postpartum depression b. immunosuppression c. overtraining d. panic attacks
a
Stephen is having a hard time in school. He has tried to manage his time and even went to a yoga class. He is still feeling anxious, having trouble sleeping, and has lost interest in activities he normally enjoys. What should he do? Multiple choice question. a. Seek outside or professional help to deal with his stress. b. Try to use more cognitive techniques to deal with his stress. c. Stop his schoolwork to have more down time. d. Accept that college is stressful and keep dealing with his stress on his own.
positive
Substituting negative self-talk with ______________ self-talk can help build and maintain self-esteem.
c
Sumika was involved in the following events. Which of these would be considered eustress? Multiple choice question. a. She bought her first car and found out her credit score is tainted. b. After spending her summer savings on a new laptop, she had to send it back because it kept crashing. c. She met up with a close high school friend for the first time in three years. d. Her mother posted embarrassing toddler pictures of her in the bathtub on Facebook.
d
The main function of the autonomic nervous system is to control which of the following types of functions? Multiple choice question. a. emotional b. overload c. voluntary d. involuntary
d
The nervous system and the endocrine system are responsible for Multiple choice question. a. helping individuals to ignore stressors. b. creating stressors for others. c. the mind's psychological response to stressors. d. the body's physical response to stressors.
c, d
The perception of stress as a positive or negative experience depends on Multiple select question. a. the opinion of medical professionals. b. the opinion of friends and family. c. the individual. d. the situation.
true
The pressures that can result from real social networks can become significant sources of stress. True false question. True False
b
The relaxation technique called ______ has been shown to dramatically improve athletic performance. Multiple choice question. a. shallow breathing b. visualization c. progressive relaxation d. short sleep
d
The sympathetic division is active during times of Multiple choice question. a. depression. b. relaxation. c. bereavement. d. arousal.
a, b, c
The three keys to good communication are Multiple select question. a. self-disclosure. b. listening. c. feedback. d. self-validation. e. persuasion. f. self-talk.
b, c
To protect oneself from becoming professionally exhausted in a job, an individual can Multiple select question. a. stop interacting with his or her supervisors. b. improve his or her time management skills. c. take a vacation to get away from work. d. deny that the feelings of exhaustion exist.
a, c, d
Which of the following can you do to alter your thought patterns and reduce the occurrence of destructive thinking? Multiple select question. a. Substitute negative self-talk with positive self-talk. b. Be somber and serious rather than joyous and playful. c. Focus on the present rather than the past or the future. d. Adjust your expectations and accept what cannot be changed.
c
Which of the following is an example of stress from a real social network? Multiple choice question. a. Gerard worries obsessively about the number of "likes" he receives on multiple social media platforms. b. Lena has been bullied on Twitter after her so-so performance in the college singing contest. c. Sofia is an immigrant and she acutely feels her English is not good enough to make her a valuable part of her classes.
d
Which of the following is the best response if you suffer from sleeplessness for one night? Multiple choice question. a. You should worry about how this will affect your day. b. You should watch television and try to forget about sleep. c. You should cancel all activities for the following day. d. You should focus on quiet relaxation.
c, d
Which of the following occur in NREM sleep? Multiple select question. a. Heart rate increases. b. Body temperature increases. c. Blood pressure drops. d. Respiration slows.
b
Which of the following people is more likely to have a heart attack? Multiple choice question. a. Carlisle, who seems to be unphased by most any event b. Baron, who responds to most situations with hostility c. Darrien, who is know for his "chill" personality d. Elvira, who describes herself as a "peacenik"
d
Which of the following responses is the opposite of the fight-or-flight response? Multiple choice question. a. stress b. autoimmune c. homeostatic d. relaxation
a
Which of the following statements about sleep is true? Multiple choice question. a. You should keep a consistent sleep schedule throughout the week. b. If you have trouble falling asleep at night, you should take a quick afternoon nap. c. Going to sleep at the same time every night is more important than waking up at the same time. d. You can "will" yourself to sleep.
b
Which relaxation technique involves imagining yourself in a calming place? Multiple choice question. a. mindfulness b. visualization c. deep breathing d. progressive muscle relaxation
c
Which tactic helps dissipate anger so that a conflict with someone else can be resolved? Multiple choice question. a. self-talk b. yelling c. negotiation d. time management
b
Why can an overly strenuous exercise program make a person sick? Multiple choice question. a. It can lead to burnout. b. It can compromise the immune system. c. It can make the person feel as though they have the flu.
c
You are involved in a football game. A member on the opposing team falls and appears to be in severe pain. Which division of the player's autonomic nervous system is engaged? Multiple choice question. a. parasympathetic b. cardiovascular c. sympathetic d. autoimmune