Health 1100 UVU 2018 TEST 3

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) state of overload. adaptive response. challenge. fight-or-flight response.

adaptive response.

Which of the following is most likely to cause eustress instead of distress? losing your job an impending promotion the death of a grandparent failing a test

an impending promotion

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

cardiovascular disease.

When we are forced to choose between two or more competing desires, motives, behaviors, or impulses, which process is occurring? doubt control conflict adaptation

conflict

Stress management consists of learning to juggle as many tasks as possible. firmly controlling reactions to stress. finding balance and developing coping strategies. eliminating all sources of stress.

finding balance and developing coping strategies.

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 actions that often harm others verbally or physically. bouts of anger ranging from irritation to rage. his negative beliefs and hostile attitudes toward others. his upbeat, glass-half-full approach to life.

his upbeat, glass-half-full approach to life.

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

stoic

Which of the following forms of stress management originated as a form of self-defense? yoga Taekwondo tai chi qigong

tai chi

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. the overreactive response. homeostasis. hyperventilation.

the stress response.

Meditation has been proven effective in managing stress. Which of the following is NOT true about meditation? It usually takes some effort and patience to learn to meditate. Meditation involves some method of calming and focusing the mind. Meditation allows the body to relax while the mind is focused. There is only one meditation style that is considered effective.

There is only one meditation style that is considered effective.

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

alarm

Which of the following hormones might contribute to the "Freshman 15"—the tendency to gain about 15 pounds during the first year of college? testosterone estrogen epinephrine cortisol

cortisol

The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is thyroxin. cortisol. epinephrine. insulin.

epinephrine.

Which of the following characteristics of a Type A personality have been determined to most increase the risk for heart disease? having a hard-driving approach to tasks and life in general being highly competitive having a tendency toward anger, distrust, and cynicism being time-driven and perfectionistic

having a tendency toward anger, distrust, and cynicism

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

hypothalamus.

To manage stress, the first step is to control your emotional responses. identify and assess the stressors in your life. choose to ignore the stressors in your life. determine which stressors can be reduced or eliminated.

identify and assess the stressors in your life.

Research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress impairs the immune response. increases B cell function. increases adaptive energy stores. affects a limited number of body systems.

impairs the immune response.

You eat an entire box of cookies the night before you attend a Weight Watchers meeting. This is an example of conflict due to feeling overwhelmed by obligations. the general adaptation syndrome. goals defined by parental expectations. inconsistent goals and behavior.

inconsistent goals and behavior

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

increased risk of heart disease.

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

increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones.

Cortisol contributes to weight gain by increasing thirst for sweet beverages. increasing testosterone production. increasing hunger and activating fat storage enzymes. stimulating cravings for healthy foods such as vegetables.

increasing hunger and activating fat storage enzymes.

The stress hormone cortisol plays a major role during the stress response in decreasing appetite and thirst. increasing heart and respiratory rates. relieving pain. mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs.

mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs.

Downshifting refers to the process of allowing passivity to take over as a result of stress. deliberately completing tasks at a slower pace. using meditation to combat the stress response. taking steps to simplify one's life.

taking steps to simplify one's life.

A sense of being overwhelmed by perceived obligations to stay connected online is acute stress. distress. chronic stress. technostress.

technostress.

David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. This most likely caused him to experience insomnia. the resistance response. the adaptation syndrome. the flight-or-fight response.

the flight-or-fight response.

College freshmen living away from home for the first time may face a variety of conflicts due to differences between their own values and beliefs and those of their professors. their parents and long-time friends. celebrities they admire. their parents and new people they encounter.

their parents and new people they encounter.

When acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals, your ability to make sound decisions is enhanced. you are more likely to be able to concentrate in class. you are likely to experience euphoria. your memory may be impaired.

your memory may be impaired.

A pop quiz in class is an example of chronic stress. eustress. a frustration. a stressor.

a stressor.

Which of the following statements BEST describes self-esteem? Self-esteem has to do with the ability to follow the lead of others. Self-esteem is inherited and can rarely change. Self-esteem is established during childhood. Self-esteem has to do with one's confidence and self-satisfaction.

Self-esteem has to do with one's confidence and self-satisfaction.

Stress can have positive health effects. True False

True