ch 12 psy. 1-10
The first step in experiencing stress is ____.
Appraisal
Research shows that laughter _____.
Boosts immune function
Immunosuppression refers to ______.
Dampening of the immune system function in response to stress
In approach-avoidance conflicts, a person ____.
Is faced with a choice that has both positive and negative consequences
The female response to stress may be related to the hormone _____.
Oxytocin
When you feel that you can actually do something about a situation, you will be most likely to use what type of coping strategy?
Problem-focused coping
In comparison to adult females, adult males ____.
Produce higher corticosteroid levels when stressed
As an adult, dealing with stress by throwing a child-like temper tantrum would be an example of _______.
Regression
When a person evaluates what must be done to cope with or manage the stressor they are engaged in ______.
Secondary appraisal
Stress is any _____.
Stimulus or event that we respond to because we perceive it as threatening or challenging