HLTH 231 Quiz 3

The strategy of reframing appraisals of stressors more positively and working toward future goals is known as

shift and persist.

Emily is experiencing an allostatic load due to a dysfunctional relationship, credit card debt, and a challenging course load. Which of the following defines the term allostatic load?

the long-term wear and tear on the body caused by the stress response

Of the following choices, the source of stress experienced by the greatest percentage of American adults is

money.

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?

self-efficacy

Cortisol is secreted by the

Adrenal glands

Which of the following forms of stress management originated as a form of self-defense?

Tai Chi

Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. These are most closely associated with an increased risk for

cardiovascular disease.

Chronic stress may cause structural degeneration and impaired function of the brain, increasing the risk for all of the following EXCEPT

meningitis

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.

Hearing a piercing scream late at night while walking on a campus path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?

alarm

Julia is extremely upset to discover a suggestive e-mail her boyfriend has sent to another woman. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

alarm

Relationships can cause stress in all the following ways EXCEPT

aspiring to be the best one can be

Jake is an excellent student and seems pretty resilient. He is passionate about becoming a pediatrician someday, and perseveres despite a high stress level due to his heavy course load and tight finances. Which of the following traits does Jake demonstrate?

grit

After Julia discovers a suggestive e-mail her boyfriend sent to another woman, she considers how to confront him about it. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

resistance

To manage stress, the first step is to

identify and assess the stressors in your life.

The immune system's ability to respond to assaults is known as

immunocompetence.

Research has shown that laughter results in all of the following EXCEPT

increased risk of heart disease