Healthy Lifestyles Chapter 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 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

Hearing a piercing scream late at night while walking on a campus path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?

alarm

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

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

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

cardiovascular disease

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.

Going out for dinner at your favorite restaurant as a reward for finishing a big project is an example of a

consumable reinforcer

As part of the stress response, the hormone that makes stored nutrients available for energy is

cortisol

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

distress

You have been a successful doctor of internal medicine for many years. You recently gave up your large practice in the city to join the staff of a small-town clinic where you will work four days a week. Which method are you using to manage stress?

downshifting

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

Stress management consists of

finding balance and developing coping strategies.

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

Which strategy is used by many athletes to visualize the attainment of goals?

imagined rehearsal

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

increased risk of heart disease.

Which of the following is NOT an indicator that a person's sympathetic nervous system has been activated?

increased salivation

Chronic stress may cause structural degeneration and impaired function of the brain, increasing the risk for all of the following EXCEPT

meningitis

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

mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs.

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

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.

The dimension of physical health encompasses the ability to

perform activities of daily living

The gland that secretes ACTH is the

pituitary

Jake is being treated for depression by a medical doctor who provides talk therapy and has also prescribed medication for his condition. Which type of mental health professional is Jake seeing?

psychiatrist

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

Melanie grew up in extreme poverty, but won a full scholarship to a top liberal arts college. There, her sociology professor, who also comes from a poor family, has been helping Melanie to take a proactive approach to her current stressors and to focus on the future. These strategies are best classified as

shifting and persisting.

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.

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

the flight-or-fight response

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

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

the stress response

All of the following are techniques used in the Chinese art of feng shui EXCEPT

using sheer curtains that let in as much light as possible.

Which of the following forms of stress management also improves strength and flexibility?

yoga

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