PSYC 110 EXAM 4

Which of the following illustrates the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

A burst of energy enables Hassan to run fast when he sees a skunk.

During an encounter judged as stressful, cortisol is released by the ________.

Adrenal glands

Which of the following statements about the relationship between stress and performance is true?

As stress levels increase from low to moderate, performance also increases.

Which of the following defines the concept of perceived control?

Beliefs about the capacity to influence personal outcomes

Which of the following is a reason that depression is associated with heart disease?

Depression may increase the likelihood of living an unhealthy lifestyle, which increases the risk of heart disease.

Describe the prevalence of stress and the physiological reaction to stress.

Ed believes he can end an argument with his wife by either apologizing or buying her a gift. He decides apologizing is more effective.

Which of the following is an example of a primary appraisal of a stressor?

Humphrey judges the man with the gun to be a moderate threat.

What do studies show about the relationship between stress and memory?

Moderate stress can enhance both immediate and delayed recall of educational material.

Which statement about tension headaches is true?

Tension headaches are triggered by stress and eyestrain.

What is one reason that more affluent individuals may experience better health?

They tend to believe they can personally control and manage their reaction to life's stressors.

Which of the following illustrates the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

Tyrique nearly falls from a tree but grabs a branch and focuses on getting down safely.

A stressor is likely to be considered a threat when someone ________.

anticipates that it could lead to harm

Alma has a serious disease in which the airways of her respiratory system become obstructed, leading to great difficulty expelling air from the lungs. Which disease does Alma have?

asthma

________ is stress-reduction technique whereby electronic equipment measuring a person's involuntary activity facilitates a level of voluntary control over these processes.

bio-feedback

Noticing that you have difficulty concentrating during and after periods of prolonged stress exemplifies how stress can have a negative ________ impact.

cognitive

According to research, which of the following groups experienced the greatest increase in stress levels between 2006 and 2009?

college educated,employed men

Which term refers to mental or behavioral efforts used to manage problems relating to stress, including the cause and the unpleasant feelings and emotions it produces?

coping

Which level of stress leads to burn out, fatigue, and exhaustion?

distress

________ is the kind of stress associated with positive feelings, as well as optimal health and performance.

eustress

Paolo is a writer and when he sits down in front of his computer, he can write for hours, forgetting to eat and ignoring his phone because he is intensely engaged in writing. While he is writing, Paolo is experiencing ________.

flow

________ is a state of intense engagement in an activity; it is usually experienced while participating in creative work and leisure endeavors.

flow

Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease because it ________.

forces the heart to pump harder, which puts more physical strain on the heart

What triggers the secondary appraisal of a stressor?

how threat is perceived

Taylor is a social worker. He is overworked, his caseload is overwhelming, and he no longer believes that what he does on a day-to-day basis has any real impact or improves anyone's life. Taylor is probably suffering from ________.

job burnout

The relaxation response technique is a stress reduction technique that combines elements of relaxation and ________.

meditation

Optimism is a tendency toward a(n) ________.

positive outlook and positive expectations

Which type of appraisal involves judgment about the degree of potential harm or threat to well-being that a stressor might entail?

primary

Bret, who recently lost his job, is handling the stress by searching for a new position every day, updating his resume, and eliminating nonessentials from his budget to reduce his monthly expenses. Which type of coping approach is Bret using?

problem focused

Which demographic category reported the least amount of stress during 1983, 2006, and 2009?

retired people

Guidance, encouragement, acceptance, emotional comfort, and tangible assistance are all examples of ________.

social support

A demanding or threatening event is often called a(n) ________.

stressor

Negative effects of stress are most likely to be experienced when an event is perceived as ________.

threatening and no clear options for dealing with it are apparent

Which of the following is an example of eustress?

training for a marathon

Dr. Frobish possesses a ________ behavior pattern because she is an intensively driven workaholic, preoccupied with deadlines, and always seems to be in a rush.

type A