Psych Ch. 14
anticipates that it could lead to some kind of harm, loss, or other negative consequence
A stressor is likely to be appraised as a threat when someone ________.
Type A
Dr. Frobish possesses a ________ behavior pattern because she is an intensively driven workaholic, preoccupied with deadlines, and always seems to be in a rush.
increased
Over the past few years, research suggests that stress levels in the United States have ________.
daily hassles
Rush hour traffic, lost keys, obnoxious coworkers, and inclement weather are all examples of a (an) ________.
social support
Guidance, encouragement, acceptance, emotional comfort, and tangible assistance are all examples of ________.
Hans Selye
Who defined stress as, "the response of the body to any demand, whether it is caused by, or results in, pleasant or unpleasant conditions"?
training for a marathon
Which of the following is an example of eustress?
healthy aspects of the mind, such as kindness, forgiveness, compassion, and mindfulness
The Center for Investigating Healthy Minds conducts rigorous academic research on ________.
Caroline experiences stress because she is home alone and hears unusual noises outside.
Which of the following is an example of a stimulus-based definition of stress?
A burst of energy enables Hassan to run fast when he sees a skunk in his path
Which of the following is an example of the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome?
