chapter 3- Health

What role does natural light exposure during the day play in improving sleep? a) It helps to regulate circadian rhythm. b) It discourages napping during the day c) It prevents depression. d) It helps the body absorb vitamins.

a) It helps to regulate circadian rhythm.

Both eustress and distress can trigger the fight-or-flight response a) true b) false

a) true

Extreme stress may cause hair loss. a) true b) fasle

a) true

According to research, the average adult needs how many hours of sleep per night? a) 8-10 b) 5-6 c) 7-8 d) 6-7

c) 7-8

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for triggering the release of stress hormones? a) Central nervous system b) Parasympathetic nervous system c) Peripheral nervous system d) Sympathetic nervous system

d) Sympathetic nervous system

Debilitating tension and strain are associated with negative stress, also known as a) acute stress b) adaptive stress. c) eustress. d) distress

d) distress

Carrying a heavy course load, working at a demanding part-time job, and having ongoing conflicts with her roommate resulted in Jana becoming so mentally and physically drained that she ended up in the hospital. Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome had she reached? a) Exhaustion b) Resistance c) Alarm d) Tolerance

a) Exhaustion

As part of the stress response, the hormone epinephrine is released. What are some of the changes that are triggered in the body due to its release? a) Heart and respiratory rates increase b) Visual perception is decreased c) Heart and respiratory rates decrease d) Digestion speeds up

a) Heart and respiratory rates increase

Which hormone released by the pineal gland causes drowsiness? a) Melatonin b) Insulin c) Melanin d) Valerian

a) Melatonin

Being quick to anger, distrusting others, and having a cynical attitude are toxic characteristics of which personality type? a) Type A b) Type B c) Type C d) Type D

a) Type A

The sleep problem that involves having a difficult time getting to sleep or remaining asleep is known as a) insomnia b) sleep apnea. c) sleepwalking d) narcolepsy

a) insomnia

Regular exercise helps in stress management by a) raising endorphin levels and improving mood b) improving a person's appearance. c) raising endorphin levels and increasing the need for sleep. d) slowing heart and respiratory rates.

a) raising endorphin levels and improving mood

An effective way to avoid overcommitment is to a) say "No" in a kind but firm manner b) withdraw from others so they won't bother you c) promise to help fix others' problems at a later time. d) schedule time for others' needs first

a) say "No" in a kind but firm manner

A person with a high stress level has an increased risk for hypertension and cardiovascular disease. a) true b) false

a) true

Higher incidences of the common cold among college students during finals week can be related to impaired immune functioning due to stress. a) true b) false

a) true

The body's stress response can be triggered by a dangerous situation that is completely imaginary. a) true b) fasle

a) true

Common physical effects of unresolved stress include a) lung cancer and prostate cancer. b) cardiovascular disease and weight gain c) kidney disease and hair loss. d) diabetes and autoimmune disease

b) cardiovascular disease and weight gain

In the long run, minor hassles are never as stressful as major life changes. a) true b) false

b) false

The physiological state in which the body's systems are functioning normally is known as a) eustress b) homeostasis. c) distress. d) adaptation

b) homeostasis.

During REM sleep a) digestive processes speed up. b) the brain is active and dreams occur. c) heart and breathing rates slow d) body temperature drops

b) the brain is active and dreams occur.

Physiological responses such as increased heart rate and blood pressure occur in response to stress during which stage of the general adaptation syndrome? a) Exhaustion b) Resistance c) Alarm d) Homeostasis

c) Alarm

Environmental stressors of which people are often unaware are a) family stressors. b) frustrations and conflicts. c) background distresses d) overload.

c) background distressors

Effective coping strategies that can help alleviate daily stress include a) avoiding exercise to prevent becoming overtired. b) vowing to avoid repeating mistakes c) being realistic and managing your time. d) resisting change and maintaining the status quo

c) being realistic and managing your time.

A healthy way to deal with anger is to a) suppress it. b) avoid the people who make you angry. c) express it constructively. d) distract yourself with an activity you enjoy.

c) express it constructively.

A neurological disorder caused by the brain's inability to properly regulate sleep, which results in excessive sleepiness, is a) sleep apnea b) sleepwalking c) narcolepsy. d) insomnia.

c) narcolepsy.

Getting an adequate amount of sleep promotes a) a higher level of intelligence b) only psychological health. c) physical and psychological health d) only physical health

c) physical and psychological health

A school examination is an example of a(n) a) antidote to stress. b) response c) stressor. d) problem

c) stressor.

Insomnia is most often experienced by a) the elderly. b) men c) women d) teens

c) women

Which of the following decreases the effect of melatonin? a) Depressants b) Alcohol c) Sugar d) Caffeine

d) Caffeine

Increased plaque build-up in the arteries and increased blood pressure can indicate a direct relationship between stress and a) digestive disorders b) respiratory disease c) cancer d) cardiovascular disease.

d) cardiovascular disease.

Steps you can take to reduce stress include a) taking a long time to adapt to change b) maintaining a strenuous and structured exercise program c) setting high goals and diligently tracking those goals as part of striving to be the best d) exercising regularly and learning to laugh at life's ups and downs

d) exercising regularly and learning to laugh at life's ups and downs

The reaction that occurs in our bodies when we perceive danger is the a) adaptation response b) alarm response. c) resistance response d) fight-or-flight response.

d) fight-or-flight response.

An example of an event that is likely to be associated with eustress is a) getting sick right before finals. b) bouncing several checks. c) forgetting to complete an assignment d) getting a promotion at work

d) getting a promotion at work

The most common sleep disorder in adults is a) sleep apnea b) narcolepsy c) restless legs syndrome. d) insomnia

d) insomnia

Effective time management practices involve a) doing the tasks you find the most interesting first. b) asking others to take responsibility for some of your work c) piling work materials on your desk as a reminder to do them. d) prioritizing your tasks and doing one thing at a time

d) prioritizing your tasks and doing one thing at a time