quiz 3

Which of the following is a useful strategy to prevent explosive anger?

Develop realistic expectations of yourself and others

Which of the following statements about the graduating class of 2016 is true?

More than 70 percent of these students graduated with significant debt

Which of the following is a key time management strategy that can reduce stress?

Set clear implementation intentions toward a specific end

Which of the following is TRUE about stress?

Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges

Which of the following statements regarding stress and hair loss is NOT true?

Stress-induced hair loss occurs when colonies of hair are pushed into an active phase

Meditation has been proven effective in managing stress. Which of the following is NOT true about meditation?

There is only one meditation style that is considered effective

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

The body's attempt to restore homeostasis in the aftermath of a stress response is a(n) ________ response

adaptive

Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark, curving road. She felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths. This is an example of a(n)

adaptive response

Cortisol is secreted by the

adrenal glands

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

Eating healthy foods helps in managing stress,

although the precise reasons are not fully understood

Which of the following is most likely to cause eustress instead of distress?

an impending promotion

Relationships can cause stress in all the following ways EXCEPT

aspiring to be the best one can be

Rudy lives behind a train depot. The train runs from 5AM until midnight, and causes significant noise and pollution. Rudy gets quite a few upper respiratory infections, which are likely due to

background distressors

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

burnout

An ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to stressors is known as

chronic stress

Tessa is dreading her chemistry final. When she finds herself thinking that she's going to fail the exam, she tells herself, "No, I might not ace it, but I've been studying and I'm definitely going to pass." Tessa is engaging in a process referred to as

cognitive restructuring

The sum of exposure to stressors, including complex traumas, is known as

cumulative adversity

Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused

distress

The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is

epinephrine

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?

exhaustion

To replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful?

getting more sleep and "down time"

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

Your roommate just ate the last of your trail mix without asking. Which type of stressor is this?

hassle

Chronic stress has a strong connection to all of the following medical conditions EXCEPT

hearing loss

Suicidal ideation is significantly associated with

high stress and low self-esteem

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

The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is

homeostasis

To manage stress, the first step is to

identify and assess the stressors in your life

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

increased risk of heart disease

Exercise reduces stress primarily by

increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones

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

money

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?

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

more upper respiratory illness

One reason the validity of the Type A personality theory has been debated is that

not all Type A people experience negative health consequences.

The feeling that you are overextended and that it's not possible for you to meet all the demands being placed up on you is known as

overload

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

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

shift and persist

Which of the following BEST describes a Type C personality?

stoic

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

tai chi

Downshifting refers to the process of

taking steps to simplify one's life

A sense of being overwhelmed by perceived obligations to stay connected online is

technostress

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

Among the following, the group most likely to struggle with stress are

young adult females

All of the following are likely to influence your response to stressors EXCEPT

your friend's level of stress

When acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals,

your memory may be impaired