Health Ch. 3

Juwan always gets sweaty palms and rapid heartbeat before a wrestling match, even though he loves wrestling. Which of the following BEST explains his physical reactions?

His body is preparing for the fight or flight response

Which of the following is the BEST example of a stressor?

Margo starting a new job

Which of the following is TRUE?

The physiological reaction to stress is similar whether a stressor is positive or negative

Tina had a hard first week in her stressful job. In subsequent weeks, she learned to cope with the pressure; now, however she has begun to suffer from stress related illnesses. According to Selye's general adaptation syndrome, why is this happening to Tina?

Tina's body's ability to cope with the pressure is getting exhausted

The bell shaped curve demonstrating that there is an optimal level of stress for peak performance is the:

Yerkes-Dodson Law

Epinephrine is secreted from the

adrenal glands

the fight or flight response occurs during which stage of Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

alarm

The three stages of Selye's general adaptation syndrome, in order are:

alarm, resistance, exhaustion

One of the procedures your text recommends for managing your time is to

analyze how you are spending your time

Long-lasting stress or experiencing multiple stressors simultaneously:

compromise the immune system

Which of the following is needed by the body to free up energy stored in response to stress?

cortisol

Keith fits his studies into whatever time slots are open in a day. He is not happy with his grades. What must he do FIRST to improve his studies? He must...

determine how much time he really spends studying

Clare has been under stress for the last three weeks. Which of the following is she likely to experience?

difficulty sleeping

Selye term for stress resulting from unpleasant events or conditions is called:

distress

The hormone that prepares the body for the stress response by increasing metabolic rate, heart rate, and muscular tension, is called

epinephrine

Which of the following best describes why exercise is an effective stress management technique?

exercise can alleviate stress through the release of endorphins

which of the following is FALSE regarding perfectionists? They...

focus on what they have accomplished

The sequence involving the alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages of the stress response is referred to as the...

general adaption syndrome

Jamie has been away at school for a month and is beginning to feel homesick. What strategy can she use to combat this feeling? She should...

get involved with social activities at her school

Selye's general adaptation syndrome refers to

how the body typically reacts to stressors

The biggest factor in determining whether you experience stress as a positive or negative is...

how you respond to it

What is the name of the body structure that initiates the stress response for the hormonal and nervous systems?

hypothalamus

An individual procrastinates because he or she

is delaying the task because he or she dreads doing it

a moderate level of stress in our lives

is positive and beneficial

Which of the following is TRUE regarding stress?

it is a physiological or psychological response to a significant or unexpected change or disruption in one's life

Of the following, which is NOT a problem commonly associated with stress?

joint pain

The purpose of the second stage in Selye's general adaptation syndrome is to

lower the intensity of the body's initial reaction to the stressor

Alicia has a child and is trying to balance school, work, and her child. What advice do the authors suggest for her? She...

needs to manage her time well and have a strong support system

Which of the following is TRUE regarding sleep and stress?

normal circadian rhythms are important aspects to effective stress management

At it's most basic, the purpose of the stress response is to enable the body to deal with:

perceived threats and dangers

Your professor has assigned an oral presentation that is a significant proportion of your grade. Although you must present it at the end of the semester, you are already getting anxious. What should you do to help cope with your speech anxiety?

practice frequently in front of the mirror and in front of your friends

which of the following coping techniques is based on detecting detecting the difference between contracted and relaxed muscles?

progressive muscle relaxation

Which of the following is TRUE about stress and immune system function?

prolonged stress diminishes the immune response

The body's attempt to reestablish internal equilibrium occurs in which stage of Selye's general adaption syndrome?

resistance

The goal of coping techniques is to...

resolve your problems and alleviate stress

Which of the following is TRUE regarding how stress impacts the physical aspects of your body

stress can cause your immune system to be compromised

You have studied for the test and feel you are prepared. You look at the first question and suddenly your mind goes blank. The harder you try to think, the more stressed you get. You are experiencing:

test anxiety

Joshua recently graduated from college, but has been unable to find a job. He currently lives at home with his parents and siblings. His father was recently laid off, and the family has been unable to keep up with expenses. Things are tense around the house. What is the major source of stress for Joshua and his family?

the economy

Selye used the term "eustress" to describe:

the first stage in the stress reaction

the basic role of the alarm stage in the stress response is to

trigger the fight or flight response

what role does negative stress play in disease process? Stress...

weakens the body, making it more susceptible to disease

At what point in the stress response is something received as a stressor?

when the brain decides that it is a stressor