stress and health

Chuck asked Jane out on a date and he offered her two possible options-to see a movie or to go ice skating. Jane felt a bit stressed about making the decision because she liked both activities. Which of the following conflicts was Jane experiencing?

approach-approach

which of the following situations describes an approach-avoidance conflict

Anna must decide whether to buy a used car that is in her price range but has several mechanical problems.

which of the following is least likely to affect the immune system's ability to ward off illness

Being around someone who has a serious case of the flu

Gustav was out for his daily walk when he was approached by a thief who demanded his wallet. He immediately felt an increase in his breathing and heart rate. Which of the following accurately describes Gustav's physiological response?

alarm reaction

Individuals exhibiting a hostile type A personality pattern are at an increased risk for

cardiovascular disease

according to kurt lewin, an approach-approach conflict occurs when a person has to

choose between two outcomes that are both desirable

which of the following situations poses an approach-approach conflict for a person who listens only to classical music?

choosing to study with one of two friends, both of whom listen to classical music while studying

exposure to stressors decreases the effectiveness of lymphocytes in the blood stream, which perform the function of

defending the body from viruses

Danielle was laid off from her job six months ago and has been unsuccessful at finding a new one. The income from her long hours of temp work barely covers her bills. She has begun to have frequent cold and flu symptoms and has become depressed. Danielle is most likely in the stage of Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome known as

exhaustion

The final stage of general adaptation theory is known as

exhaustion

A hostile person with a type A personality is most at risk for developing which of the following?

heart disease

Melvin a server at a restaurant, is in the middle of a lunch rush. he is completing orders, serving customers, and seating. he has adapted to this level of stress and is coping. which of the following terms identifies a stage in Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome that Melvin is currently experiencing?

resistance

Karen had been working overtime to complete a project so that she could go skiing at the end of the month. On the day of her trip, Karen got sick with the flu and had to cancel. Stress hormones had most likely affected her immune system by

suppressing white blood cells called T lymphocytes