Healthy Wealthy Wise Chapter 2 and 3 Quiz

Hearing ominous footsteps following you late at night on a campus walking path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome? a. Resistance b. Exhaustion c. Recovery d. Alarm

d

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

d. An impending promotion

You've misplaced your cell phone and you're already late for class. Which type of stressor is this?

d. Hassle

To manage stress, the first step is to

identify and assess the stressors in your life

Keisha puts herself down all the time. She approaches any challenge with a negative attitude and doubts her ability to succeed. Keisha is displaying

low self-esteem

Suicide prevention techniques include

asking directly if the person intends to hurt him- or herself.

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

b

College students are: a. less at risk for suicide if they drink alcohol. b. more likely to commit suicide than the general population. c. more able to handle pressures that can lead to suicide than their younger peers. d. only prone to suicide if their grades are declining

b

Which of the following is true about a major depressive disorder

b. Symptoms include physical exhaustion and an inability to concentrate

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

b. Taking time to keep a daily gratitude journal

Exercise reduces stress by

b. increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones

After breaking up with his girlfriend, Lucas has been unable to move on. He is afraid of rejection and doesn't think that women find him attractive. He is probably suffering from

b. low self-esteem

Downshifting refers to the process of

b. 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

b. the flight-or-fight response

Which of the following hormones might contribute to the "Freshman 15"-the tendency to gain about 15 pounds during the first year of college?

c. Cortisol

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

c. homeostasis

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

c. not all Type A people experience negative health consequences.

According to Maslow's hierarchy, individuals who have satisfied their basic needs and have attained their full potential are

c. self-actualized

The part of the brain involved in controlling the body's overall reaction to stress is the

d. hypothalamus

A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by

d. learning from the situation and improving study habits

Social bonds can

d. provide a sense of belonging and reassure an individual of his or her worth.

Belief in your ability to perform a task successfully is called

d. self-efficacy

Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of

d. self-efficacy

Psychological health is a complex interaction of

d. thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences

Which of the following is true of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? a. Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs. b. Social needs are the most basic and essential needs. c. A self-actualized person has met basic needs but has not fully reached his or her potential. d. Esteem needs are more basic than survival needs

a

Alicia has been experiencing persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness. She is displaying symptoms of

a chronic mood disorder

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

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

Stress caused by not being able to accomplish all tasks and obligations in the time available is known as

a. overload

Which of the following represents the primary difference between emotional health and mental health?

a. Emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes.

To replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful

a. Getting more sleep and "down time"

Lisa believes in a unifying force that gives meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating

a. spiritual health