Chapter 3

Positive stress that presents the opportunity for personal growth is known as __________.

Eustress

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

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

Adaptive

You have learned how to intentionally slow your heart rate to calm yourself during an exam. Which method are you using to manage stress?

biofeedback

When acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals,

your memory may be impaired.

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

homeostasis

The part of the brain involved in controlling the body's overall reaction to stress is the

hypothalamus

Stress caused by not being able to accomplish all tasks and obligations in the time available is known as

overload

The stress hormone cortisol plays a major role during the stress response in

mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs

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

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

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

cardiovascular disease

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

epinephrine

Stress management consists of

finding balance and developing coping strategies.

Chronic secretion of cortisol increases the risk for diabetes by

Affecting blood glucose levels

All EXCEPT which of the following characteristics are possessed by someone with a Type D personality?

An optimistic outlook

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

During which stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) does allostatic load occur?

Exhaustion phase

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 is a key time management strategy that can reduce stress?

Set clear implementation intentions toward a specific end

A series of mental and physiological responses and adaptations to a real or perceived change and challenges is referred to as __________.

Stress

The anxiety Phoebe experienced before her French test actually sharpened her ability to focus. This response is explained by the

Yerkes-Dodson law of arousal

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

Your friend's level of stress