Test 1
the part of the subcortex responsible for regulation of emotions is called the
diencephalon
men and women generally tend to respond to stress in very similar ways T/F
false
stress is not related to coronary heart disease T/F
false
the body system responsible for digestion is called the
gastrointestinal
sometimes termed neuromuscular relaxation
progressive relaxation
the goal of stress management is to
reduce the harmful effects of stress
The series of bodily changes that are the opposite of the stress reaction is called
relaxation response
identify a feature of the second stage of the general adaptation syndrome
resistance stage; the body attempts to resist or adapt to the stressor
acquired immune deficiency (AIDS) can be transmitted by
sharing needles
The lower part of the brain responsible for various physiological processes necessary to stay alive
subcortex
People who react to stress with an all-out physiological reaction are called hot reactors T/F
true
a stressor is something with the potential to cause a stress reaction T/F
true
during stress, the hypothalamus activates adrenal and thyroid glands, which in turn secrete cortisol, aldosterone, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and thyroxin T/F
true
muscle bracing can lead to problems such as headaches and backaches T/F
true
relaxation is a successful technique in prevention and treatment of migraines T/F
true
the average blood pressure for a young adult is
120/80 mm Hg
___ is a condition transmitted through sexual contact and the sharing of intravenous needles that leads to the mixing of blood or semen, in which the immune system becomes progressively ineffective
AIDS
which of the following is a type of lymphocyte that produces antibodies
B cells
which of the following researchers are known for studying stress and headaches?
Stewart Wolf, Thomas Budzynski, and Howard Wolf
forcible sexual intercourse between people who know each other is referred to as
acquaintance rape
The cumulative biological wear and tear that results from responses to stress that seek to maintain body equilibrium is known as
allostatic load
which of the following terms is defined as a relaxation technique that involves a sensation of heaviness, warmth, and tingling in the limbs?
autogenic training
distress
bad things to which one has to adapt and that can lead to a stress reaction ex: the death of a loved one
which of the following is NOT a high-risk group for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
blood donors
the total ___ is given in the formula "systolic/diastolic"
blood pressure
the contraction of muscles for no obvious purpose is called
bracing
when measuring blood pressure, the higher number is the diastolic reading and the lower number is the systolic T/F
false
a sign of people who may be hot reactors is that they
get angry easily, feel anxious/depressed, experience nausea or vomiting
___ regulate metabolism of glucose
glucocorticoids
eustress
good things to which one has to adapt and that can lead to a stress reaction ex: a job promotion
According to the ___ theory developed by Kobasa and her colleagues, less stress will result if you perceive potentially stressful events as a challenge instead of a threat
hardiness theory
which of the following is a characteristic of hot reactors?
high blood pressure, high risk of heart attacks
In order to have a healthy level of cholesterol in your blood, you want to have
high levels of HDL, and low levels of LDL
the nervous system includes
hippocampus, amygdala, thalamus, and hypothalamus
which of the following characteristics describes cancer-prone person
holds resentment and is unforgiving
the part of the diencephalon that activates the autonomic nervous system is called the
hypothalamus
fear of losing one's property, such as a lover, friend, status, or power, is known as
jealousy
which of the following types of love is playful and flirtatious, involving no long-term commitment?
ludic love
which of the following types of love is defines as a combination of passionate love and flirtatious love, characterized by jealousy and irrational joy, and unlikely to result in a long commitment?
manic love
the part of the sub cortex responsible for regulation of heartbeat and breathing is called the
medulla oblongata
which of the following dimensions of health is known as the ability to learn and grow intellectually?
mental health
which of the following occurs in the alarm reaction phase of the general adaptation syndrome?
mobilization of the defense mechanisms of the body and mind to cope with a stressor i.e. burst of energy
which of the following dimensions of health can be defined as the ability of the body to function daily with energy remaining to respond to emergencies?
physical health
to be afraid of people and worried of what strangers and powerful others think of oneself are known as
shyness
which of the following dimensions of heath is defined as healthy, supportive setting in which to function?
social health
the theory pertaining to stress occurring when there is not enough social support available to respond to an event effectively known as the
social support theory
unemployment and death of a loved one are examples of ___ stressors
sociological
which of the following types of love is calm and companionate, conceiving a long commitment?
storgic love
which of the following statements defines the endocrine system?
the system that is compromised of hormones that regulate physiological functions
PTSD is a condition that develops in people who have experiences or witnessed an extreme psychological or physical event that is interpreted as distressing T/F
true
a systolic blood pressure greater than 140 and/or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 are classified as high blood pressure or hypertension T/F
true
a behavior pattern associated with the development of coronary heart disease is
type A
the degree to which the seven dimensions of health are in balance is called
wellness
cancer-causing agents are called
carcinogens
The upper part of the brain responsible for thinking functions
cerebral cortex
what are the two major components of the brain?
cerebral cortex and subcortex
toxins, heat, and cold are examples of ___ stressors
environmental
which of the following is the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy?
parasympathetic nervous system
use of time and purpose in life are examples of ___ stressors
philosophical
the part of the subcortex responsible for regulating sleep is called the
pons
Men and women respond to stress differently because of gender based hormonal differences. T/F
true
The study of the illness-causing and healing effects of the mind on the body is known as reflexology T/F
False
the part of the sub cortex responsible for coordination is called
cerebellum
which of the following types of love is defined as a passionate, all-enveloping type of love, recognized by the heart racing and other signs of excitement?
erotic love
which of the following is characteristic of the third phase of the general adaptation syndrome?
exhaustion stage; energy is depleted
which of the following terms is defined as a relaxation technique that involves contracting and relaxing muscle groups throughout the body?
progressive relaxation
Depression and threats to self-esteem are examples of ___ stressors
psychological
conditions that have a mind and a body component are called
psychosomatic
which of the following is the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for expending energy?
sympathetic nervous system
the part of the diencephalon that relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex is called the
thalamus
Fight or Flight Response
the body's stress reaction that includes an increase in heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and serum cholesterol
Walter Cannon
the noted physiologist who was employed at Harvard Medical School and who first described the body's reaction to stress
the common cold may be a function of psychological stress T/F
True
Hans Seele was unable to specify which changes in the body's physiology resulted from stress T/F
False
all of the following are signed and symptoms of apoplexy or stroke
-trouble walking - trouble speaking - numbness on one side of the body - trouble seeing - headache
which of the following names the 3 phases of the general adaptation syndrome?
1. Alarm Reaction 2. Stage of Resistance 3. Stage of Exhaustion