Test 1

the part of the subcortex responsible for regulation of emotions is called the

diencephalon

men and women generally tend to respond to stress in very similar ways T/F

false

stress is not related to coronary heart disease T/F

false

the body system responsible for digestion is called the

gastrointestinal

sometimes termed neuromuscular relaxation

progressive relaxation

the goal of stress management is to

reduce the harmful effects of stress

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

relaxation response

identify a feature of the second stage of the general adaptation syndrome

resistance stage; the body attempts to resist or adapt to the stressor

acquired immune deficiency (AIDS) can be transmitted by

sharing needles

The lower part of the brain responsible for various physiological processes necessary to stay alive

subcortex

People who react to stress with an all-out physiological reaction are called hot reactors T/F

true

a stressor is something with the potential to cause a stress reaction T/F

true

during stress, the hypothalamus activates adrenal and thyroid glands, which in turn secrete cortisol, aldosterone, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and thyroxin T/F

true

muscle bracing can lead to problems such as headaches and backaches T/F

true

relaxation is a successful technique in prevention and treatment of migraines T/F

true

the average blood pressure for a young adult is

120/80 mm Hg

___ is a condition transmitted through sexual contact and the sharing of intravenous needles that leads to the mixing of blood or semen, in which the immune system becomes progressively ineffective

AIDS

which of the following is a type of lymphocyte that produces antibodies

B cells

which of the following researchers are known for studying stress and headaches?

Stewart Wolf, Thomas Budzynski, and Howard Wolf

forcible sexual intercourse between people who know each other is referred to as

acquaintance rape

The cumulative biological wear and tear that results from responses to stress that seek to maintain body equilibrium is known as

allostatic load

which of the following terms is defined as a relaxation technique that involves a sensation of heaviness, warmth, and tingling in the limbs?

autogenic training

distress

bad things to which one has to adapt and that can lead to a stress reaction ex: the death of a loved one

which of the following is NOT a high-risk group for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

blood donors

the total ___ is given in the formula "systolic/diastolic"

blood pressure

the contraction of muscles for no obvious purpose is called

bracing

when measuring blood pressure, the higher number is the diastolic reading and the lower number is the systolic T/F

false

a sign of people who may be hot reactors is that they

get angry easily, feel anxious/depressed, experience nausea or vomiting

___ regulate metabolism of glucose

glucocorticoids

eustress

good things to which one has to adapt and that can lead to a stress reaction ex: a job promotion

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

hardiness theory

which of the following is a characteristic of hot reactors?

high blood pressure, high risk of heart attacks

In order to have a healthy level of cholesterol in your blood, you want to have

high levels of HDL, and low levels of LDL

the nervous system includes

hippocampus, amygdala, thalamus, and hypothalamus

which of the following characteristics describes cancer-prone person

holds resentment and is unforgiving

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

hypothalamus

fear of losing one's property, such as a lover, friend, status, or power, is known as

jealousy

which of the following types of love is playful and flirtatious, involving no long-term commitment?

ludic love

which of the following types of love is defines as a combination of passionate love and flirtatious love, characterized by jealousy and irrational joy, and unlikely to result in a long commitment?

manic love

the part of the sub cortex responsible for regulation of heartbeat and breathing is called the

medulla oblongata

which of the following dimensions of health is known as the ability to learn and grow intellectually?

mental health

which of the following occurs in the alarm reaction phase of the general adaptation syndrome?

mobilization of the defense mechanisms of the body and mind to cope with a stressor i.e. burst of energy

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?

physical health

to be afraid of people and worried of what strangers and powerful others think of oneself are known as

shyness

which of the following dimensions of heath is defined as healthy, supportive setting in which to function?

social health

the theory pertaining to stress occurring when there is not enough social support available to respond to an event effectively known as the

social support theory

unemployment and death of a loved one are examples of ___ stressors

sociological

which of the following types of love is calm and companionate, conceiving a long commitment?

storgic love

which of the following statements defines the endocrine system?

the system that is compromised of hormones that regulate physiological functions

PTSD is a condition that develops in people who have experiences or witnessed an extreme psychological or physical event that is interpreted as distressing T/F

true

a systolic blood pressure greater than 140 and/or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 are classified as high blood pressure or hypertension T/F

true

a behavior pattern associated with the development of coronary heart disease is

type A

the degree to which the seven dimensions of health are in balance is called

wellness

cancer-causing agents are called

carcinogens

The upper part of the brain responsible for thinking functions

cerebral cortex

what are the two major components of the brain?

cerebral cortex and subcortex

toxins, heat, and cold are examples of ___ stressors

environmental

which of the following is the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy?

parasympathetic nervous system

use of time and purpose in life are examples of ___ stressors

philosophical

the part of the subcortex responsible for regulating sleep is called the

pons

Men and women respond to stress differently because of gender based hormonal differences. T/F

true

The study of the illness-causing and healing effects of the mind on the body is known as reflexology T/F

False

the part of the sub cortex responsible for coordination is called

cerebellum

which of the following types of love is defined as a passionate, all-enveloping type of love, recognized by the heart racing and other signs of excitement?

erotic love

which of the following is characteristic of the third phase of the general adaptation syndrome?

exhaustion stage; energy is depleted

which of the following terms is defined as a relaxation technique that involves contracting and relaxing muscle groups throughout the body?

progressive relaxation

Depression and threats to self-esteem are examples of ___ stressors

psychological

conditions that have a mind and a body component are called

psychosomatic

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

sympathetic nervous system

the part of the diencephalon that relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex is called the

thalamus

Fight or Flight Response

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

Walter Cannon

the noted physiologist who was employed at Harvard Medical School and who first described the body's reaction to stress

the common cold may be a function of psychological stress T/F

True

Hans Seele was unable to specify which changes in the body's physiology resulted from stress T/F

False

all of the following are signed and symptoms of apoplexy or stroke

-trouble walking - trouble speaking - numbness on one side of the body - trouble seeing - headache

which of the following names the 3 phases of the general adaptation syndrome?

1. Alarm Reaction 2. Stage of Resistance 3. Stage of Exhaustion