stress management exam questions

this coping technique helps neutralize the fear of the unknown

information seeking

with regard to color therapy, blue is said to have this effect

a calming response

according to dr. patricia norris, this is the "blueprint aspect" of mental imagery

a healing image that is seen through to completion

the primary difference between mental imagery and visualization is

mental imagery is a spontaneous flow of unconscious thought

in 2008, which of the following milestones was observed

more people lived in urban centers than rural areas

which of the following factors, above all else, determines one's degree of stress

ones perception or interpretation

this theory of behavior was made popular by b.f. skinner

operant conditioning

which of the following is NOT considered one of the "three Ps" of time management

pacing

experts now suggest that this mode of electronic communication is the most addictive (as a process addiction)

all of these are correct

healthy boundaries are considered to be

all of these are correct

in regard to panic attacks, which of the following statements is true

all of these are correct

this relaxation technique, perhaps above all others, is documented to increase brain cell tissue associated with memory and attention span

physical exercise

in time management, the pareto principle has to do with

prioritizing responsibilities

according to dr. herbert benson, these four components are needed to achieve the relaxation response

quietness, a mental device, a passive attitude, and a comfortable position

a chakra is

an energy vortex to transduce energy in/through the human energy field

as far as we know, humor as a healing agent and coping technique dates back to

ancient greece

according to experts, this is perhaps the most crucial factor for the success of mental imagery regarding internal body images

belief in the image

if you were to "think like da Vinci," to be creative, you would do all of these except

borrow ideas

abraham maslow's term "primary creativity" would best be described as

brain storming

the american college of sports medicine suggests that these components of fitness be included in the design of every fitness training program

cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility

the concept of "individuation" was coined by this person

carl g. jung

the order of m. scott peck's stages of spiritual growth is which of the following

chaotic antisocial, formal institutional, skeptic, and mystic communal

this type of stress is most commonly associated with illness and disease

chronic stress

this theory of behavior is based on rewards and punishments

classical conditioning

the "ghost in the machine," a term often used with descartes' mind-body dualism, is really another name for

consciousness

which of the following is NOT considered one of the "three Cs" of time management

creativity

all of the following are recommended to help boost your immune system EXCEPT

dramatically increase your consumption of proteins

this conflict style is thought to be the hardest to resolve

ego conflict

the primary purpose of journal writing to help control stress is to

help identify and resolve the causes of stress through self-awareness

meditation can best be described as

increases concentration that leads to increased awareness

metamessages are defined by dr. deborah tannen as:

indirectness of one's actual intention to communicate

experts suggest you put away this much money from your monthly income in savings

10%

panic attacks typically last for

10-20 minutes

according to research and best estimates, the average person today has approximately how many anger episodes per day

20-25

according to manpower, about this many Americans typically don't leave their workstation during the lunch hour

50%

it is proven that one must regularly participate in an exercise program for a minimum of ______ weeks to see beneficial changes that help reduce stress

6-8

which of the following is NOT in the sequence of the fight-or-flight response?

Limbic system releases ACTH from the hypothalamus

cognitive restructuring is rooted in the work of albert ellis, who coined the term rational emotional behavioral therapy (rebt) to suggest that

self-defeating thoughts should be balanced with positive thoughts

the association with the physiology of stress and diabetes includes this aspect

stress hormones increase blood sugar levels

the term "screen addiction" was coined specifically to address

the addiction to computer, smart phone, and tablet screens

as described by roger von oech, this is the "lead" role in the relay team of the creative process

the explorer

as described by roger von oech, this is the... process

the explorer

the stress response initially involves this system

the limbic system

why are people who are stressed vulnerable to nutrient deficiency

they don't replenish essential nutrients

type d personality is most closely associated with

type a

yoga is an ancient sanskrit word that literally means

union of mind, body, and spirit

the perm psychic equilibrium means

unity of conscious and unconscious minds

which of the following is NOT a myth about anger

women do not get as angry as men

emotional literacy refers to the ability to read and respond to

your own emotions