Chapter 4-

Having classmates talk too much during a professor's lecture is an example of which type of psychosocial stress?

Hassle

Which section of the brain controls the sympathetic nervous system and directs the stress response?

Hypothalamus

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

Increased risk of heart disease

A physical, social, or psychological event that causes the body to adjust to a specific situation is called which of the following?

Stressor

Which of the following age groups is reportedly most likely to fall asleep at the wheel?

Under 26

Which of the following is NOT correct about sleeplessness in America?

Women are more likely to suffer from insomnia than men.

Which of the following is a major contributor to college students' lack of sleep?

electronic devices

The results from an American College Health Association study indicate that most college students

feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week

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

homeostasis

What role does exposure to sunlight during the day play in improving sleep?

it helps to regulate the circadian rhythm

All of the following ailments are more likely to happen if you are not getting enough sleep except ________.

kidney stones

Systematically contracting and relaxing different muscle groups to relieve tension is called

progressive muscle relaxation

REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while dreaming?

rapid eye movements

Maria experiences episodes in which her breathing is briefly and repeatedly interrupted while she's sleeping. This is known as ________.

sleep apnea

Sleep-deprived individuals may be at greater risk of overweight and obesity because

sleeping less is associated with eating more

Stephanie has scheduled time each day to study for her psychology final. She is practicing ________.

stress inoculation

Kayla can't seem to get any studying done because she is constantly checking her e-mail and Facebook. Kayla is suffering from ________.

technostress

Jade's heart races and she cannot think of anything to say when the cute guy in class sits next to her.

the stress response

Exposure to academic stressors and self-reported stress are associated with increased rates of ________.

upper respiratory infections

Students who doze off during a lecture are usually in which stage of sleep?

1

If you're not asleep after ________ minutes, get up, turn on a low light, and read something relaxing or listen to gentle music.

20-30

Studies have found that people who get adequate sleep (7-8 hours) are at a decreased risk for all of the following except ________.

Alzheimer's disease

What stress hormone increases hunger and stimulates fat storage enzymes, which might lead to weight gain?

Cortisol

Recent research indicates that short sleepers may have a possible gene called __________ that enables them to sleep less with fewer negative outcomes.

DBC2

Which sleep disorder is an excessive, intrusive sleepiness?

Narcolepsy

Learning to use your mind to consciously control bodily functions, such as heart rate and breathing rate, is a technique known as ________.

biofeedback

An example of an event likely to be associated with distress is

bouncing several checks

When acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals,

your memory may be impaired

A sympathomimetic is a food substance that can produce stresslike responses. Which of the following is the most common sympathomimetic?

Caffeine

Which of the following is not recommended if you want to get a good night's sleep?

Consume lots of fluids and foods that make you feel sleepy and full just prior to sleeping.

Which "fight or flight" hormone causes an increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing rate?

Epinephrine

Which sleep disorder involves difficulty falling asleep, waking up during the night, and/or difficulty falling back asleep?

Insomnia

Which of the following occurs when your body's circadian rhythm becomes out of sync with daylight hours?

Jet lag

______ produces the drowsiness inducing hormone called melatonin.

Pineal gland

Using electronic devices before bed may disrupt sleep patterns for all of the following reasons EXCEPT the

Sleep-inducing hormone they suppress

Which of the following is TRUE about stress?

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

A pop quiz in class is an example of

a stressor

Which of the following decreases the effect of melatonin?

caffeine

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

cardiovascular disease

After working on a class project all week and only sleeping about four hours per night, Courtney is

compromising her immunity

Stress that presents opportunities for personal growth and satisfaction is called

eustress

Telogen effluvium is the most common type of stress-induced ________.

hair loss

José has been feeling the pressure from demands such as work, school deadlines, and relationships. This is known as ________.

overload

David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. This most likely caused him to experience.

the flight-or-flight response

Which of the following groups of Americans is most likely to suffer from sleepiness?

those between the ages of 13 and 29

People who sleep less than five hours each night have a ___ percent greater chance of developing obesity than those who sleep 7-8 hours.

40

In which phase of the general adaptation syndrome does the stressor disrupt the body's stability, temporarily lowering resistance?

Alarm

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that sleepy drivers are involved in ________ percent of fatal crashes.

20

Stress has been linked to all of the following health-related issues except ________.

decreased abdominal fat

Exercise can combat stress by raising levels of the mood-elevating, pain-killing hormone(s) ________ in the bloodstream

endorphins