chapter 3 - hlth 231

Which of the following is NOT an indicator that a person's sympathetic nervous system has been activated? -increased heart rate -increased blood pressure -increased respiration -increased salivation

increased salivation

Exercise reduces stress primarily by -providing a therapeutic way to reduce or eliminate pain. -suppressing endocrine function. -increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones. -expanding aerobic capacity.

increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones.

Which of the following has been recommended as a method for managing stress? -practicing dichotomous thinking -engaging in demanding or competitive physical activity -using mind-altering drugs to induce a sense of peace -keeping a journal to track your stressors, worries, and options

keeping a journal to track your stressors, worries, and options

Chronic stress may cause structural degeneration and impaired function of the brain, increasing the risk for all of the following EXCEPT -dementia -meningitis -Alzheimer's disease -depression

meningitis

The stress hormone cortisol plays a major role during the stress response in -increasing heart and respiratory rates. -mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs. -relieving pain. -decreasing appetite and thirst.

mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs

You really want to buy an expensive software program to help you with coursework, but your credit cards are maxed out and the rent is due next week. Which type of stressor is this? -academic -money -hassle -work

money

Mariah is behind on her coursework because of training for the upcoming tryouts for the swim team. On top of that, she broke up with her boyfriend last week. Monica, her twin sister, does not participate on a sports team and has plenty of time to get her homework done before her boyfriend visits most evenings. Compared to Monica, Mariah is likely to experience -fewer incidences of cold-related symptoms. -more upper respiratory illness. -better sleep. -less joint pain.

more upper respiratory illness.

Luci has worked as a customer service representative for two years. She believes that this job has improved her ability to cope with a variety of stressful situations and is confident in her ability to do so. Luci is exhibiting which of the following personality traits? -low self-esteem -Type B -self-efficacy -Type A

self-effciacy

Downshifting refers to the process of -allowing passivity to take over as a result of stress. -deliberately completing tasks at a slower pace. -using meditation to combat the stress response. -taking steps to simplify one's life.

taking steps to simplify one's life.

Relationships can cause stress in all the following ways EXCEPT -aspiring to be the best one can be. -competition and conflicts with work colleagues. -jobs with high expectations and low control. -excitement and eustress in the early stages of a new relationship.

aspiring to be the best one can be.

Nathan's piano teacher is insisting that he practice more, while at the same time he is overloaded with assignments in his academic classes, worried about how he's going to make the final payments on this semester's tuition bill, and having trouble sleeping. Nathan is at high risk for -posttraumatic stress disorder -dementia -episodic acute stress -burnout

burnout

An ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to stressors is known as -acute stress. -traumatic stress. -acute episodic stress. -chronic stress.

chronic stress

You have been a successful doctor of internal medicine for many years. You recently gave up your large practice in the city to join the staff of a small-town clinic where you will work four days a week. Which method are you using to manage stress? -stress inoculation -meditation -biofeedback -downshifting

downshifting

After weeks of arguments, Riley and Schaeffer break up. They both spend most of the following weekend sleeping, eating, and watching TV. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome are they now in? -denial -resistance -alarm -exhaustion

exhaustion

Your roommate just ate the last of your trail mix without asking. Which type of stressor is this? -conflict -hassle -change -pressure

hassle

Which of the following forms of stress management also improves strength and flexibility? -yoga -visualization -deep breathing -biofeedback

yoga

All of the following are likely to influence your response to stressors EXCEPT -your age. -your general health status. -your friend's level of stress. -your past experiences.

your friends level of stress

When acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals, -your memory may be impaired. -your ability to make sound decisions is enhanced. -you are more likely to be able to concentrate in class. -you are likely to experience euphoria.

your memory may be impaired

Which of the following is a key time management strategy that can reduce stress? -Multitask. -Only clean up clutter when you have enough time to get to all of it. -Set clear implementation intentions toward a specific end. -Stack your mail in one place and go through it once a week.

Set clear implementation intentions toward a specific end.

Which of the following situations might contribute to impaired immune function? -Your grandmother moves in with your family after being hospitalized due to a stroke. -You keep changing the diet, vitamin, and exercise regimen you follow to see faster results. -You purchase a new car when you get your first job offer. -You have a fairly calm demeanor and life rarely "stresses you out."

Your grandmother moves in with your family after being hospitalized due to a stroke.

Brian is considered a Type A personality by his friends because of his history of "road rage" and extreme competitiveness. All the following put him at increased risk for cardiovascular disease EXCEPT -his upbeat, glass-half-full approach to life. -his actions that often harm others verbally or physically. -his negative beliefs and hostile attitudes toward others. -bouts of anger ranging from irritation to rage.

his upbeat, glass-half-full approach to life.

Eleanor comes from a low-income family and struggles to pay for her tuition, room, board, and school supplies. The other students in her major all seem to have no trouble purchasing everything they need, as well as new clothes, meals off campus, concert tickets, and the latest technology. Lately, Eleanor has been struggling with feelings of inferiority, low self-esteem, and doubt that may be due in part to -background distressors. -relative deprivation. -discrimination. -hassles.

relative deprivation