Quiz 11

Which of the following i snot a hormone that is part of the stress response? a. dopamine b. cortisol c. epinephrine d. norepinephrine

a. dopamine

Which of the following is not a healthy way to cope with stress? a. exercise b. alcohol c. meditation d. progression muscle relaxation

b. alcohol

Which of the following are NOT true concerning stress and health? a. Selye proposed the general adaption syndrome, which involves 3 stages: alarm, rsistance, and exhaustion b. Allostasis refers to the body's ability to change and adapt in stressful situations (to maintain homeostasis) and allostatic load is the inability to respond appropriately to stress and leads to compromised health c. Very few doctor visits are stress-related and very few people take meds for stress-related illnesses d. Chronic stress has been linked to elevated blood pressure, heart disease, hormonal imbalances, reduced resistance to diseases, and emotional disorders.

c. Very few doctor visits are stress-related and very few people take meds for stress-related illnesses

Positive stress that is associated with optimal performance is called: a. distress b. visualization c. eustress d. productive stress

c. eustress

What are some ways that you can manage stress? a. try to eliminate unnecessary stress b. get adequate rest and sleep c. exercise d. all of the above

d.

Common stressor include______: a. financial responsibilities b. interpersonal relationship problems c. academic pressures d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following are factors that affect your stress level? a. personality behavior patterns b. past experiences c. gender d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following us a physical symptom of stress? a. muscle tension b. headaches c. anxiety d. all of the above

d. all of the above

T or F: The autonomic nervous system controls basic body functions that do not require conscious thought and includes the parasympathetic and sympathetic branches.

true

T or F: The fight-or-flight response is a series of physiological reactions by the body to control and a real or perceived threat and includes increased heart rate and increased blood pressure.

true