Exam 4 - Psychology
When did the term stress enter scientific literature?
1930s
Which of the following is an example of the alarm reaction stage of the general adaption syndrome?
A burst of energy enables Ron to run fast when he sees a skunk in his path.
In Hans Selye's rat study, rats that were exposed to stressors over a long period of time showed signs of ___________.
Adrenal enlargement, thymus and lymph node shrinkage, and stomach ulceration
Which of the following is true about neurodevelopmental disorders?
All neurodevelopmental disorders are diagnosed in early childhood
A stressor is likely to be appraised as a threat when someone ________.
Anticipates that it could cause of harm, loss, or other negative consequences
_________ disorders are characterized by excessive, persistent fear and apprehension and by related disturbances in behavior.
Anxiety
Which of the following is a common characteristic of all dissociative disorders?
Becoming split off, or dissociated, from one's core sense of self
Which of the following is an example of a stressor?
Being in car accident
Piper is diagnosed with agoraphobia because she experiences intense fear and anxiety of ________.
Being outside the home alone
Exhibiting a personality that ________ is a common characteristic of all personality disorders.
Differs markedly from the expectations of one's culture
Fidel suddenly wanders away from his home and experiences confusion about his identity. Fidel may be experiencing a(n) ________.
Dissociative fugue
People who reach the ________ level of stress feel burned out; they are fatigued, exhausted, and their performance begins to decline.
Distress
is the kind of stress that exceeds the optimal level, is no longer a positive force, and becomes excessive and debilitating
Distress
_________ is the kind of stress associated with positive feelings, as well as optimal health and performance
Eustress
What triggers the secondary appraisal of a stressor?
How a threat is perceived
Which of the following is an example of a primary appraisal of a stressor?
Humphrey judges the man with the gun to be a moderate threat
Over the past few years, research suggests that stress levels in the United States have ___________.
Increased
Which of the following statements is true about obsessive-compulsive disorder?
It involves intrusive, unpleasant thoughts and repetitive behaviors
Factory worker, supermarket cashier, and short-order cook are all examples of occupations with high levels of
Job strain
Which of the following is an example of avolition?
Lack of motivation to bathe yourself
Which of the following defines antisocial personality disorder?
Lack of regard for others rights, impulsivity, irresponsibility, etc.
The relaxation response technique is a stress reduction technique that combines elements of relaxation and ________.
Meditation
What kind of symptoms involves reflecting noticeable decreases and absences in certain behaviors, emotions, or drives?
Negative
If Laura has bipolar disorder, then she ________.
Often experiences mood states that vacillate between depression and mania
Which brain region is believed to play a critical role in OCD?
Orbitofrontal cortex
___________ delusions involve the (false) belief that other people or agencies are plotting to harm the person.
Paranoid
Yuri experiences excessive, distressing, and persistent fear or anxiety about heights. Yuri suffers from a(n) ________.
Phobia
Developing stomach ulcers during a prolonged period of stress exemplifies how stress can have a negative _____________ impact.
Physiological
Which of the following is not a risk factor for suicide?
Popular music that promotes suicide
Optimism is a tendency toward a(n)
Positive outlook and positive expectations
Optimism is a tendency toward a(n) ________.
Positive outlook and positive expectations
Which type of appraisal involves judgment about the degree of potential harm or threat to well-being?
Primary
Schizophrenia is considered a _________ disorder.
Psychotic
Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of paranoid personality disorder?
Rafe is extremely suspicious of the people around him and mistrusts them
Which demographic category reported the least amount of stress during 1983, 2006, and 2009?
Retired people
Which psychological disorder is characterized by major disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior?
Schizophrenia
Guidance, encouragement, acceptance, emotional comfort, and tangible assistance are all examples of ________.
Social support
Diondre harbors the belief that spider eggs have been implanted underneath his fingernails. What kind of delusion is this?
Somatic
Dr. Griffiths diagnosed Manuel with major depressive disorder because he ________.
Spends weeks at a time feeling sad, empty, and hopeless
Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of schizotypal personality disorder?
Stella laughed when her dog died and cried while watching a funny movie
Which of the following is an example of eustress?
Training for a marathon
Due to Dominique' s obsessive-compulsive disorder, she may ________.
Wash her hands every 10 minutes throughout the day
The concept of perceived control refers to __________.
Beliefs about the capacity to influence and shape outcomes in our lives
The belief that you ________ is an example of a delusion.
Can perform miracles
Etiology is another word for ________.
Causes
What is comorbidity?
Co-occurrence of two disorders
A psychological disorder is a ________.
Condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Rush hour traffic, lost keys, obnoxious coworkers, and inclement weather are all examples of a(n)
Daily hassle
A high-stress job, overcrowding, and long commutes to work are examples of the way some psychologists conceptualize stress as a ________.
Demanding or threatening event or situation
Which classification system is used by most mental health professionals in the United States of America?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Which of the following is a common characteristic of all anxiety disorders?
Excessive, persistent fear and anxiety
Which of the following is not an example of suicidal ideation?
Fearing you will die
Is a state of intense engagement in an activity, usually experienced while doing something the person enjoys
Flow
Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease because it __________.
Forces the heart to pump harder, puts more physical strain on the heart
Who developed biofeedback as a stress technique to treat combat stress
Gary Schwartz
Who developed biofeedback as a technique to treat combat stress?
Gary Schwartz
Which of the following is an example of flight of ideas?
Gilbert talks loudly an quickly, switching topics rapidly
Which kind of psychology seeks to identify and promote those qualities that lead to happy, fulfilled, and contented lives?
Positive psychology
A demanding of threatening event is often called a(n)
Stressor
