Stress Management Test 1
Subcortex
lower brain part responsible for various processes necessary to stay alive
medulla oblongata
part of the sub cortex; regulates breathing and heart rate
The preattack stage of a migraine headache is called a
prodrome
What is a great treatment and prevention of migraine headaches
relaxation
thalamus
relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex
Pons
sleep
What are the two major components of the brain?
the cerebral cortex and subcortex
Feeling irritable or having outbursts of anger is a symptom of PTSD that is most likely to be categorized as arousal
true
hypothalamus
activates the automatic nervous systom
The CARD act of 2009 made it so college students _______________.
can't get a credit card until 21
What is the body's stress reaction that includes an increase in heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and serum cholesterol known as?
Fight or Flight
What is a concern that acts as a significant stressor among college students? Name more than 1.
Finances, weight, living arrangements
Cortisol is secreted from the adrenal cortex and is responsible for
Increasing the blood glucose so there is more energy for action
the system that produces emotions, which is also known as the "seat of emotions" is called the
Limbic system
What is the goal of stress management? Should you try to eliminate all stress?
Limit the harmful effects of stress while maintaining life's quality and vitality; no
What characteristics describe a cancer-prone person?
Loss of relationship, feeling unworthy, hostile relationship with parents, resentment
What is the treatment for tension headaches
Massage, stress management, medication
Scenario of a student experiencing course overload. Also it is possible students learn less because of the _____________.
Overload
Researchers have found high levels of cortisol that do not decline during the day in people who have ________.
PTSD
Conditions that have a mind and a body component are called
Psychosomatic
Things college students do the help relive stress? Should not? Stress can interfere with the learning process necessary for academic success.
Should- work out, mediate Don't- drink alcohol/do drugs
The common cold may be a function of psychological stress
True
The more life changes you experience as you grow older the more stress/disease/illness you will likely have.
True
what is it called when the degree to which the 7 dimensions of health are in balance?
Wellness
What is the autoimmune response
a physiological response in which the body attacks it's own cells
Cerebellum
coordination
What is hypertension with no known cause called?
essential hypertension
What are some things you do to manage jealousy?
find out what makes you jealous, all of the above
When you encounter a stressor, the sympathetic nervous system regulates the body to do what in your body?
increase HR, dilate pupils, dilate coronary arteries
Is stress dangerous to your health?
no
diencephalon
regulation of emotions
Cerebral cortex
responsible for thinking functions
hippocampus
signals alarm that stress is present
Stressor
A stimulus with the potential to stimulate a fight or flight response
What are the names of the three phases of the general adaptation syndrome, in the order they occur?
Alarm reaction, stage of resistance, stage of exhaustion
What is autogenic training? Progressive relaxation? Bracing
Autogenic training- involves a sensation of heaviness, warmth, and tingling in the limbs Progressive Relaxation- involves contracting and relaxing muscle groups throughout the body Bracing- the contraction of muscles for no obvious purpose
The system that controls such body processes as hormone balance, temperature, and width of blood vessels is called
Autonomic nervous system
Most rapes occur when during the date? the beginning, middle, or end?
Beginning
In order to have a healthy level of cholesterol in your blood, your HDLs should be _________ and your LDLs should be _________.
High/low
What can cause hypertension
Obesity, narrowing of aorta
Psychosomatic illness is not "all in a sufferer's mind"
True
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) activated the ______________ to secrete corticoid hormones
Adrenal Cortex
According to a survey of college students health conducted by the ACHA in 2010, ________ of college students experienced more than average or tremendous levels of stress.
48%
What is the percentage of college students who have credit cards?
84%
Statics conducted in 2011 showed that the average college graduate is nearly ____________ in debt.
$20,000
Define Psychogenic disease and somatogenic disease
-Psychogenic disease- a physical disease caused by emotional stress without microorganism involvement =Somatogenic disease- disease that results from the mind increasing the body's susceptibility to disease-causing microbes; this is a natural degenerative process
What are important tasks for young college students?
-managing emotions -clarifying purpose -freeing interpersonal relationships
Name the 7 dimensions of health
-physical -social -mental -emotional -spiritual -environmental -occupational
What are the warning signs shown by someone who may commit an act of school-associated violence?
-poor performance in school, withdrawn, victim of violence, being bullied
Those who have successfully managed PTSD attribute it to
-supporting family and friends -faith -sense of humor
What is acquaintance rape? % of women raped this way?
Date rape, 90%
What is the difference between distress and eustress?
Distress- bad things that can lead to stress reaction Eustress- good thins that can lead to a stress reaction
What are examples of environmental, sociological and psychological stressors?
Environmental- toxins/heat/cold Sociological- unemployment/death of a loved one Psychological- depression/threats to self esteem