PRPS485 Quiz 1 Ch. 1 & 2 Stress & Coping

relaxation response

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

Hardiness

According to the ________ theory developed by Kobasa and her colleagues, less stress will result if you perceive potentially stressful events as a challenge instead of a threat.

all of these above

High cortisol levels that do not decline during the day have been found in: a. people with depression. b. Holocaust survivors. c. trauma survivors with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) d. All of these above

pituitary gland

The anterior hypothalamus stimulates the ________ to secrete oxytocin and vasopressin (ADH)

fight or flight response

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

bracing

The contraction of muscles for no obvious purpose is called:

Galvanic skin response (GSR)

The electrodermal response or the electrical conductance of the skin is called:

stress reactivity

The fight-or-flight response is termed:

Hippocampus

The part of the brain that "sounds the alarm" when stress is present is called the:

Hypothalamus

The part of the diencephalon that activates the autonomic nervous system is called the:

medulla oblongata

The part of the subcortex responsible for regulation of heartbeat and breathing is called the:

autonomic nervous system (ANS)

The system that controls such body processes as hormone balance, temperature, and width of blood vessels is called the:

limbic system

The system that produces emotions, which is also known as the "seat of emotions," is called the:

cerebral cortex

The upper part of the brain responsible for thinking functions is called the:

environmental

Toxins, heat, and cold are examples of ________ stressors.

Physical Health

Which of the following dimensions of health can be defined as the ability of the body to function daily with energy remaining to respond to emergencies?

to eliminate all stress

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate stress management goal? a. To use stress to motivate peak performance b. To maintain life's quality and vitality c. To eliminate all stress d. To limit the harmful effects of stress

Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)

Which of the following is the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for expending energy?

It is comprised of hormones that regulate physiological functions.

Which of the following statements defines the endocrine system?

Glucocorticoids

________ regulate metabolism of glucose.