Healthy Living Cal Poly KINE 250 Quiz 3

Which of the following is most likely to cause eustress instead of distress?

AN impending promotion

Julia is extremely upset to discover that her spouse is unfaithful when she reads a suggestive e-mail he sent to another woman. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

Alarm

You really want to buy a new home theater system, but your credit cards are maxed out and the rent is due next week. Which type of stressor is this?

Conflict

You have been a successful doctor of internal medicine for many years. You recently gave up your large practice in the city to join the staff of a small-town clinic where you will work four days a week. Which method are you using to manage stress?

Downshifting

Improving time management does not seem to have much of an effect on the stress levels of students.

False

Which of the following categories describes the small stressors, frustrations, and petty annoyances that collectively can add up to a higher level of stress?

Hassels

Jake is a good student and seems pretty resilient. He usually gets all of his work completed; if he misses an assignment, he acknowledges it is his own fault. His friends really respect him, but they wish he did not explode so easily over little things. Which of the following is TRUE about Jake?

His personality varies depending on the situation.

Which of the following has been recommended by experts in positive psychology as a method for managing stress and increasing happiness?

Keeping a journal about good things that happen every day.

Luci has worked as a customer service representative for two years. She believes that this job has improved her ability to cope with a variety of stressful situations and is confident in her ability to do so. Luci is exhibiting which of the following personality traits?

Self-efficacy

Emily is experiencing chronic stress due to a dysfunctional relationship. Which of the following defines the allostatic load Emily is carrying?

The long-term wear and tear on the body caused by the stress response

A person's perception of stress may have as much impact as an actual stressor.

True

Sometimes anger can be a productive emotion.

True

The three phases of the general adaptation syndrome are alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

True

Which of the following situations might contribute to impaired immune function?

Your grandmother moves in with your family after being hospitalized due to a stroke.

The body's attempt to restore homeostasis in the aftermath of a stress response is a(n)

adaptive reponse

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

Rudy lives behind the train depot in a cheap apartment in a run-down building. He gets quite a few upper respiratory infections, and he suspects that these could be related to mold or toxic substances in the building. His recurrent illnesses are likely due to

background distressors

After working on a class project all week and only sleeping about four hours per night, Courtney is

compromising her immunity

As part of the stress response, the hormone that stimulates the body to prepare for action is

epinephrine

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

immunocompetence

How does sleep deprivation affect drivers?

impairs motor skills

Research has shown that laughter results in all of the following EXCEPT

increased risk of heart disease

Exercise reduces stress by

increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones

Sleep-deprived individuals may be at greater risk of overweight and obesity because lack of sleep disrupts the actions of the hormones ghrelin and

leptin

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

mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs

One reason why the Type A personality theory has been debated is because

not all Type A people experience negative health consequences.

In preparation for his exam, Juan plans to stay up all night studying. According to research, this strategy will likely result in

reduced cognitive ability

A sense of being overwhelmed by perceived obligations to stay connected online is

technostress

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

the flight-or-fight reponse

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

your friend's level of stress