psych chapter 14

The saying is "Money can buy happiness", but research finds that in the United States those who earn more than ________ per year are not measurably happier than those who earn below that amount.

$75,000

Which of the following is an example of the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

A burst of energy enables Hassan to run fast when he sees a skunk in his path.

Which of the following is an example of the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

After wondering for months if he was going to lose his job, Nicolao begins to develop stomach ulcers.

Which of the following individuals is demonstrating an optimistic outlook on life?

Carl, who tends to see the good in situations and always looks on the bright side of things.

Which of the following is an examole of a stimulus based definition of stress?

Caroline expenences stress because she is home alone and hears unusual noises outside

Which pair of neuchi ansis were responsible for developing the Social Readiustment Rating Scale

Holmes and Rahe

What do studies show about the relationship between stress and memory?

Moderate stress can enhance both immediate and delayed recall of educational material.

Lydia is often described as having an easy, laid-back outlook on life. She tends to be very relaxed, is not particularly competitive, and rarely feels or demonstrates anger or hostility. Lydia exemplifies a Type ________ behavior pattern.

Type B

Which aspect of the definition of happiness gives the impression that it is a long-term state rather than a brief mood that we experience from time to time?

a feeling that ones' life has meaning and value

In Hans Selye's ray 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 dimension of the Type A behavior pattern is most predictive of heart disease?

anger and hostility

Alma has a serious disease in which the airways of her respiratory system become obstructed, leading to great difficulty expelling air from the lungs. Which disease does Alma have?

asthma

Which of the following is an example of eustress?

buying a new home

which of the following is an example of eustress

buying a new home

heather considers taking a new job. she focuses on the increased opportunities for promotion and the higher salary rather than her increased responsibilities therefore, she views the new positions as a ______ rather than a ____.

challenge; threat

Lamont cares for his aging father. who suffers from dementia. This an example of a( an) _____ stressor.

chronic

Noticing that you have difficulty concentrating during and after periods of prolonged stress exemplifies how stress can have a negative ________ impact.

cognitive

Anna is a school counselor. She hates going to work and wants to lock the door and cry whenever a student comes to her for help. She just doesn't feel like she has anything left to give. What dimension of job burnout does this exemplify?

dimension 1 - exhaustion

____ is the kind of stress that exceeds the optimal level, is no longer a positive force, and becomes excessive and debilitating.

distress

_____the kind of stress that exceeds the optimal level, is no longer a positive force, and becomes excessive and debilitating

distress

Jade hears a rattle. When she tums around she sees a rattlesnake inches from her leg. Her pupils dilate, her heart pounds, and she begins to sweat. This response is called the ____ response.

fight or fight

Jade hears a rattle. When she turns around she sees a rattlesnake inches from her leg. Her pupils dilate, her heart pounds, and she begins to sweat. This response is called the ________ response.

fight or flight

_____is having an experience that is so engaging and engrossing that it becomes worth doing for its own sake. During this state a person might say that they feel that they lose themselves in me activity

flow

a flat tire in the moming, realing that you forgot to get your homework done. and getting into an argument with a buddy are examples of

hassles

The process by which ones physiological defense system becomes less efficient at fighting illness is called _____ and this process is enhanced by elevated stress levels

immunosuppression

white blood cells that circulate in the blood stream and are important to the body's immune system are called_____.

lymphocytes

Developing stomach ulcers dunng a prolonged penod of stress exemplities how stress can have a negative

physiological

Which kind of psychology seeks to identify and promote those qualities that lead to happy, fulfilled, and contented lives rather than focusing on pathology, faults and problems?

positive psychology

what was the most stressful event found on the social readjustment scale with a LCU score of 100

the death of a spouse