Personal Health/Safety Quiz #3

Cortisol is secreted by the pituitary gland. thyroid gland. thymus. adrenal glands.

adrenal

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 stress inoculation. affirmations. meditation. cognitive restructuring.

cognitive restructuring.

After his girlfriend breaks up with him, Ian tells himself that all women are cruel and self-centered and that, since he'll never find a loving relationship, he should just stop looking. Ian is indulging in a form of self-talk known as cognitive restructuring. unilateral coping. dichotomous thinking. perfectionism.

dichotomous thinking.

According to a recent survey, health concerns are the number-one stressor reported by Americans. True False

false

Acute stress is significant, long-term stress that can produce negative effects on multiple body systems. True False

false

Deep breathing is a technique used in yoga but not in other mind-body practices. True False

false

Multitasking is an effective time-management strategy. True False

false

Exercise reduces stress primarily by expanding aerobic capacity. increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones. providing a therapeutic way to reduce or eliminate pain. suppressing endocrine function.

increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones.

The strategy of reframing appraisals of stressors more positively and working toward future goals is known as downshifting. psychological resilience. shift and persist. stress inoculation.

shift and persist.

Cardiovascular disease has been identified as a health consequence of chronic stress. True False

true

Laughter may increase endorphin levels. True False

true

The three phases of the general adaptation syndrome are alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. True False

true

Makoto has a disability affecting his movement. Throughout high school, he has been rejected, teased, and bullied. Makoto has been experiencing adaptive stress. transactional stress. minority stress. homeostasis.

minority stress.

One reason the validity of the Type A personality theory has been debated is that far more people have been found to have Type C or D personality rather than Type A or B. most people have either Type A or Type B personalities. the early research had serious methodological flaws. not all Type A people experience negative health consequences.

not all Type A people experience negative health consequences.

The transactional model of stress and coping proposes that our stress response is determined by the precise stressor and our past history of encounters with that stressor. our perception of the stressor, our coping ability, and our environment. our perception of whether or not the stressor poses a threat. the nature of the stressor.

our perception of the stressor, our coping ability, and our environment.

Stress caused by not being able to accomplish all tasks and obligations in the time available is known as chronic stress. pressure. acute stress. overload.

overload

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 frustration. overload. homeostasis. pressure.

overload

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 overreactive response. hyperventilation. homeostasis. the stress response.

the stress response.

Even a full year after a tornado struck their town, community residents were at increased risk for traumatic stress. True False

true

Psychoneuroimmunology is the scientific study of the interrelationships of mind and body on the immune system. True False

true

Stress can have positive health effects. True False

true

Stress is thought to be related to an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. True False

true

Women are more likely than men to "tend and befriend" in response to stress. True False

true

Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by taking a practice test every night before he goes out with his buddies. Jeff is using alcohol as a coping mechanism to relax. using the technique of stress inoculation. increasing his level of stress before the test. restructuring his thinking patterns.

using the technique of stress inoculation.

Which of the following is a key time management strategy that can reduce stress? Only clean up clutter when you have enough time to get to all of it. Stack your mail in one place and go through it once a week. Multitask. Set clear implementation intentions toward a specific end.

Set clear implementation intentions toward a specific end.

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. The most common type of stress-induced hair loss is telogen effluvium. Stress may cause hair to fall out in clumps. Stress-related hair loss can occur in both men and women.

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

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

biofeedback

Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. These are most closely associated with an increased risk for mood disorders. insomnia. cardiovascular disease. blood cancers such as leukemia.

cardiovascular disease.

An ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to stressors is known as acute episodic stress. acute stress. traumatic stress. chronic stress.

chronic stress

Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused distress. eustress. traumatic stress. episodic stress.

distress

People with high levels of stress are less likely to develop upper respiratory infections. True False

false

Self-efficacy is the same as self-esteem. True False

false

Some research suggests that chronic stress can suppress the amygdala, causing the individual to become passive and apathetic. True False

false

Suicidal ideation is significantly associated with broken heart syndrome. hostility. a Type D personality. high stress and low self-esteem.

high stress and low self-esteem.

The part of the brain involved in controlling the body's overall reaction to stress is the hypothalamus. cerebral cortex. pituitary gland. frontal lobe.

hypothalamus

The immune system's ability to respond to assaults is known as defense. immunity. immunocompetence. adaptation.

immunocompetence

Research has shown that laughter results in all of the following EXCEPT increased risk of heart disease. increased levels of oxygen in the blood. decreased stress levels. pain reduction.

increased risk of heart disease

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. Meditation allows the body to relax while the mind is focused. Meditation involves some method of calming and focusing the mind. It usually takes some effort and patience to learn to meditate.

There is only one meditation style that is considered effective.

Which of the following situations might contribute to impaired immune function? You keep changing the diet, vitamin, and exercise regimen you follow to see faster results. You purchase a new car when you get your first job offer. Your grandmother moves in with your family after being hospitalized due to a stroke. You have a fairly calm demeanor and life rarely "stresses you out."

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 biological fight-or-flight sympathetic

adaptive

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 alarm resistance denial

exhaustion

No valid research exists on the effects of massage therapy on mental health. True False

false

Which of the following BEST describes a Type C personality? stoic hostile relaxed distressed

stoic