Health Chapter 3

The stress hormone cortisol has a major role during the stress response in

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Which of the following statements regarding stress and hair loss is NOT true?

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Which of the following forms of stress management is also a type of Chinese martial art?

Tai Chi

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):

adaptive response.

The process of replacing negative thoughts with positive ones is referred to as

cognitive restructuring.

Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused

distress

The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart rate and breathing rates is

epinephrine.

Exercise reduces stress by

increasing endorphines and reducing levels of stress hormones

Cortisol contributes to weight gain by

lowering metabolic rate and elevating glucose levels

Emily is experiencing chronic stress in a dysfunctional relationship. Which of the following looks at the allostatic load Emily is carrying?

the long term wear and tear of the stress response

Eating healthy foods helps in managing stress because

they nourish the body and provide stamina for stressful times

Chronic stress has a strong connection to all of the following medical conditions EXCEPT

tooth decay

Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by taking a practice test every night before he goes out with his buddies. Jeff is

using the technique of stress inoculation

Of the following choices, the best example of conflict is

wanting to go out to with friends but needing to study

All of the following are likely to influence your response to stress EXCEPT

your friend's level of stress

Which of the following best describes a Type C personality?

stoic

As Joe prepares to spar with a tae kwon do opponent, his heart rate and respiration rate increase. These are indicators that which branch of the nervous system has been activated?

sympathetic

Downshifting refers to the process of

taking steps to simplify one's life

David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. This most likely caused him to experience

the flight or fight response.

The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is

Homeostasis

Research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress

Reduces the effectiveness of the immune system

Which of the following is true about stress:

Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes, challenges, or threats

Meditation has been proven effective in managing stress. Which of the following is NOT true about meditation?

There is only one meditation style tyat is considered effective

Which of the following forms of stress management also improves flexibility?

Yoga

A pop quiz in class is an example of:

a Stressor.

Tyler wants to win the trumpet soloist competition this year. His practice time always ends up being the same time his friends are going out to party. Tyler always goes along for the party because he figures he can squeeze in a few minutes of practice somewhere in his schedule. It is competition week and Tyler has come down with a terrible stomach bug. Tyler's illness may be related to

behavior that is inconsistent with his goald

An example of an event likely to be associated with distress is

bouncing several checks

To manage stress, the first step is to

identify and assess the stressors in your life

The ability of the immune system to respond to assaults is known as

immunocompetence

Which of the following statements best describes self-esteem?

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