Chapter 12 Q & A
Corisol is secreted by the:
Adrenal Glands
Health psychologists use ________ to understand the relationship between stress and health.
A biopsychosocial model
_____ is a stimulus that causes physiological, psychological, and emotional responses, and _______ is a response to a perceived threat or challenge.
A stressor; stress
An increase in fatty deposits, inflammation, and scar tissue within artery walls is called:
Atherosclerosis
Macrophages are cells that:
Hunt and consume harmful invaders in the body
Stress may impair the production of disease-fighting white blood cells called:
Lymphocytes
Among children, the level of conflict in the home is ________ associated with cortisol levels.
Perfectly
A technique in which muscle groups are tensed and relaxed in turn is known as:
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
People who are competitive, super-motivated, impatient, and verbally aggressive are called:
Type A
People who are easygoing, relaxed, and don't let things bother them are classified as:
Type B