HSC 1171 Final exam

When you encounter a stressor, the sympathetic nervous system regulates the body to:

all

The cumulative biological wear and tear that results from responses to stress that seek to maintain body equilibrium is known as:

allostatic load.

The perception that one has little control over the events that affect one's life is known as _____.

an external locus of control

Interpretation of a stressor is known as:

cognitive appraisal

Primary appraisal is the determination of resources available to manage a stressor or threat.

false

Resilient traits include all of the following EXCEPT

happiness and optimism creativity a sense of morality NOT a lack of inhibition

Time management skills include _____.

setting goals and prioritizing them scheduling limiting interruptions

The presence of significant others with whom one can discuss stressors is called _____.

social support

A systolic blood pressure greater than 140 and/or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 are classified as high blood pressure or hypertension.

true

Complete, comprehensive stress management includes intervention at all phases of the stress theory model and several means of intervening at each of these locations.

true

Coping is a necessary function of managing demands.

true

The degree to which the seven dimensions of health are in balance is called:

wellness.

Seeking to dominate or to get your own way at the expense of others is known as _____

aggressive behavior

Substances produced by the body to fight antigens are called:

antibodies

Expressing yourself and satisfying your own needs, feeling good about this, and not hurting others in the process is known as _____.

assertive behavior

In the context of prioritizing goals, if the items on _____ never get done, that would be just fine.

c list

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Type A behavior pattern?

confidence

According to Lazarus:

daily hassles are more harmful than significant life changes. Correct

____ refers to turning over an entire situation to a source beyond the self.

deferring

Getting others to do those things that need to be done but that do not need your personal attention is known as _____.

delegating

The acronym DESC includes all the following terms EXCEPT _____.

describe express specifit NOT consider

The goal of stress management is to eliminate all of your stress.

false

people who never say "no" are rarely stressed.

false

The body's stress reaction that includes an increase in heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and serum cholesterol is known as the:

fight-or-flight response.

Humor has been shown to _____.

increase tolerance of pain decrease stress response improve functioning of the immune system

Activities to prevent a stressor from resulting in negative consequences are known as:

interventions

Sacrificing your own needs or wants to meet someone else's needs or wants is known as _____.

nonassertive

The first step of selective awareness is to _____.

recognize the positive and negative elements

A series of bodily changes that are the opposite of the stress reaction is called:

relaxation response.

The network of nerves that connects the mind and the body is called the:

reticular activating system.

The theory pertaining to stress occurring when there is not enough social support available to respond to an event effectively is known as the:

social support theory.

A person's view of life's meaning, direction, purpose, and connectedness to other things, other people, and the past and future is known as _____.

spirituality

_____ is either temporary in nature or specific to a particular stimulus.

state anxiety

Food substances that produce a stress-like response are known as:

sympathomimetics.

Distress is defined as:

the bad things to which we have to adapt and that can lead to a stress reaction. Correct

Eustress is defined as:

the good things to which we have to adapt and that can lead to a stress reaction.

Chronic stress can deplete the vitamins we take into our bodies.

true

Emotional intelligence involves understanding one's own emotional reactions and those of others and using this understanding to make good decisions.

true

Intervention entails setting up roadblocks at various points on the stress theory model.

true

Men and women respond to stress differently because of gender-based hormonal differences.

true

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that develops in people who have experienced or witnessed an extreme psychological or physical event that is interpreted as distressing.

true

Stress can interfere with calcium absorption in the intestines.

true

Stress may alter peristalsis of the small and large intestines necessary for the transport of food substances.

true

The heart increases its force of contraction and pumps out more blood when stressed.

true

The reticular activating system (RAS) is the part of the brain where the world outside meets the thoughts and feelings from inside.

true

The way that one views a life experience can affect whether or not that experience is stressful.

true

A behavior pattern that is not excessively competitive and has no free-floating hostility or sense of time urgency is called _____.

type b

An intrapersonal matter is between:

you and you

A method of coping with anxiety that consists of examining irrational beliefs is known as _____.

ABCDE technique

Which of the following names the three phases of the general adaptation syndrome in the order of occurrence?

Alarm reaction, stage of resistance, and stage of exhaustion

Which of the following is an appropriate way of making a commitment to stress management?

Completing a contract of commitments consisting of both rewards and punishments with oneself Correct

Which of the following statements defines the endocrine system?

It is comprised of hormones that regulate physiological functions. Correct

Which of the following is a benefit of forgiving others?

Lower levels of anxiety Less back pain Spiritual well-being