Health and Lifestyle 101 Chapter 3

As part of the stress response, the hormone that makes stored nutrients available for energy is A) epinephrine. B) cortisol. C) testosterone. D) thyroxine.

B

Which of the following is TRUE about stress? A) Stress is only produced by externally imposed factors and is always negative. B) Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges. C) It is possible to eliminate all stressors in our lives if we try hard enough. D) Stress does not affect a person's general health.

B

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

B

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

D

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

A

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

A

To replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful? A) getting more sleep and "down time" B) a regimen of "energy-boosting" supplements C) increasing alcohol intake to promote relaxation D) broadening one's social support system

A

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

B

Of the following choices, the source of stress experienced by the greatest percentage of American adults is A) family responsibilities. B) money. C) personal health concerns. D) relationships.

B

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

B

Which of the following has been recommended as a method for managing stress? A) engaging in demanding or competitive physical activity B) keeping a journal to track your stressors, worries, and options C) practicing dichotomous thinking D) using mind-altering drugs to induce a sense of peace

B

An ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to stressors is known as A) acute stress. B) acute episodic stress. C) chronic stress. D) traumatic stress.

C

The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is A) adaptation. B) eustress. C) homeostasis. D) recovery.

C

Which of the following BEST describes a Type C personality? A) relaxed B) hostile C) stoic D) distressed

C

Chronic stress has a strong connection to all of the following medical conditions EXCEPT A) migraines. B) heart disease. C) diabetes. D) hearing loss.

D

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

D

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 A) pressure. B) frustration. C) homeostasis. D) overload.

D

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

D

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

D