HLTH 231 CH 3

Brian is considered a Type A personality by his friends because of his history of "road rage" and extreme competitiveness. All the following put him at increased risk for cardiovascular disease EXCEPT

his upbeat, glass-half-fill approach to life.

Which of the following is not an indicator that a person's sympathetic nervous system has been activated?

increased salivation

Exercise reduces stress primarily by

increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones.

Which of the following has been recommended as a method for managing stress?

keeping a journal to track your stressors, worries, and options

Makoto has a disability affecting his movement. Throughout high school, he has been rejected, teased, and bullied. Makato has been experiencing

minority stress

Of the following choices, the source of stress experienced by the greatest percentage of American adults is

money

You really want to buy an expensive software program to help you with coursework, but your credit cards are maxed out and the rent is due next week. Which type of stressor is this?

money

Mariah is behind on her coursework because of training for the upcoming tryouts for the swim team. On top of that, she broke up with her boyfriend last week. Monica, her twin sister, does not participate on a sports team and has plenty of time to get her homework done before her boyfriend visits most evenings. Compared to Monica, Mariah is likely to experience

more upper respiratory illness.

One reason the validity of the Type A personality theory has been debated is that

not all Type A people experience negative health consequences

One reason the validity of the Type A personality theory has been debated is that

not all Type A people experience negative health consequences.

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

Which of the following best describes a Type C personality?

stoic

Which of the following forms of stress management originated as a form of self-defense?

tai chi

Downshifting refers to the process of

taking steps to simplify one's life

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 response

Jade's heart races and she cannot think of anything to say when the cute guy in class sits next to her. This is an example of

the stress response

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

there is only one meditation style that is considered effective

All of the following are techniques used in the Chinese art of Feng shui except

using sheer curtains that let in as much light as possible.

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

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

Relationships can cause stress in all the following ways except

aspiring to be the best one can be

Rudy lives behind a train depot. The train runs from 5AM until midnight, and causes significant noise and pollution. Rudy gets quite a few upper respiratory infections, which are likely due to

background distressors

Nathan's piano teacher is insisting that he practice more, while at the same time he is overloaded with assignments in his academic classes, worried about how he's going to make the final payments on this semester's tuition bill, and having trouble sleeping. Nathan is at high risk for

burnout

Tessa is dreading her chemistry final. When she finds herself thinking that she's going to fail the exam, she tells herself, "No, I might not ace it, but I've been studying and I'm definitely going to pass." Tessa is engaging in a process referred to as

cognitive restructuring

The sum of exposure to stressors, including complex dramas, is known as

cumulative adversity

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

Stress management consists of

finding balance and developing coping strategies.

Your roommate just ate the last of your trail mix without asking. Which type of stressor is this?

hassle

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

hearing loss

Suicidal ideation is significantly associated with

high stress and low-self esteem

Among the following, the group most likely to struggle with stress are

young adult females

All of the following are likely to influence your response to stressors except

your friend's level of stress

When acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals,

your memory may be impaired

Which of the following is a useful strategy to prevent explosive anger?

Develop realistic expectations of yourself and others.

Which of the following is true about stress?

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

Research has shown that laughter results in all of the following except?

increased risk of heart disease

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

hypothalamus.

To manage stress, the first step is to

identify and assess the stressors in your life

The immune system's ability to respond to assaults is known as

immunocompetence

The gland that secretes ACTH is the

pituitary

Eleanor comes from a low-income family and struggles to pay for her tuition, room, board, and school supplies. The other students in her major all seem to have no trouble purchasing everything they need, as well as new clothes, meals off campus, concert tickets, and the latest technology. Lately, Eleanor has been struggling with feelings of inferiority, low self-esteem, and doubt that may be due in part to

relative deprivation

After Julia discovers a suggestive e-mail her boyfriend sent to another woman, she considers how to confront him about it. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

resistance