Ch. 14 HW Quiz: Stress, Lifestyle, & Health

A fundamental premise of the general adaptation syndrome is that ... A. alarm, resistance, and exhaustion are the three stages that constitute common effects of the stressful demands on the body. B. some people are immune to stress. C. most individuals experience a temporary state of shock during the exhaustion stage. D. stress acts on the parasympathetic nervous system.

A. alarm, resistance, and exhaustion are the three stages that constitute common effects of the stressful demands on the body.

________ is/are the kind of stress associated with positive feelings, as well as optimal health and performance. A. Eustress B. Probiotics C. Prostress D. Anastress

A. Eustress

In Hans Selye's rat study, rats that were exposed to stressors over a long period of time showed signs of ________. A. adrenal enlargement, thymus and lymph node enlargement, and stomach ulceration B. adrenal enlargement, thymus and lymph node shrinkage, and stomach ulceration C. adrenal dissipation, thymus and lymph node mortification, and constipation D. adrenal shrinkage, thymus and lymph node enlargement, and stomach ulceration

B. adrenal enlargement, thymus and lymph node shrinkage, and stomach ulceration

Noticing that you have difficulty concentrating during and after periods of prolonged stress exemplifies how stress can have a negative ________ impact. A. physical B. cognitive C. emotional D. social

B. cognitive

According to the general adaptation syndrome (GAS), serious, possibly irreversible damage to the body, such as heart attack or death, is likely to occur during the ... A. coping stage. B. exhaustion stage. C. resistance stage. D. alarm and mobilization stage.

B. exhaustion stage.

Which aspect of the definition of happiness gives the impression that it is a long-term state rather than a brief mood that we experience from time to time? A. a state of contentment B. feeling ones' life has meaning C. feelings of joy D. a sense of wonder

B. feeling ones' life has meaning

Which of the following is an example of the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome? A. Bill collapses by the side of the road after the marathon. B. William sleepwalks when he eats too much before bed. C. A burst of energy enables Hassan to run fast when he sees a skunk in his path. D. Sheila almost drowned, but she was able to keep her head out of the water and focus on swimming to shore.

C. A burst of energy enables Hassan to run fast when he sees a skunk in his path.

Lydia is often described as having an easy, laid-back outlook on life. She tends to be very relaxed, is not particularly competitive, and rarely feels or demonstrates anger or hostility. Lydia exemplifies a Type ________ behavior pattern. A. C B. A C. B D. AO

C. B

Which dimension of the Type A behavior pattern is most predictive of heart disease? A. impatience B. time urgency C. anger/hostility D. competitiveness

C. anger/hostility

Which term refers to mental or behavioral efforts used to manage problems relating to stress, including the cause and the unpleasant feelings and emotions it produces? A. calming B. distressors C. coping D. eustressor

C. coping

Keegan is a police officer. She was recently placed on administrative leave because she was shot during an armed robbery. Since the shooting, she can't stop thinking about how it felt to be shot, she is often angry with her husband, she jumps when she hears a loud noise, and she takes a 15 minute detour when driving home to avoid the neighborhood where it happened. Keegan probably suffers from ________. A. physiological stressors related to her shooting B. the exhaustion stage of the general ada

C. posttraumatic stress disorder

The relaxation response technique is a stress reduction technique that combines elements of relaxation and ________. A. biohacking B. jogging C. transcendental meditation D. chi focusing

C. transcendental meditation

________ is having an experience that is so engaging and engrossing that it becomes worth doing for its own sake. During this state a person might say that they feel that they "lose themselves" in the activity. A. Zen B. Chi C. Completion D. Flow

D. Flow

What do studies show about the relationship between stress and memory? A. Intense stress can enhance both immediate and delayed recall of educational material. B. Recall of educational material is best under stress-free conditions. C. Stress has no effect on remembering educational material. D. Moderate stress can enhance both immediate and delayed recall of educational material.

D. Moderate stress can enhance both immediate and delayed recall of educational material.

Heather considers taking a new job. She focuses on the increased opportunities for promotion and the higher salary rather than her increased responsibilities; therefore, she views the new position as a ________ rather than a ________. A. Type A stressor; Type B stressor B. hassle; major life event C. distress; eustress D. challenge; threat

D. challenge; threat

Lamont cares for his aging father, who suffers from dementia. This is an example of a(n) ________ stressor. A. acute B. threatening C. non-threatening D. chronic

D. chronic

A flat tire in the morning, realizing that you forgot to get your homework done, and getting into an argument with a buddy are all examples of ________. A. All of the other options are correct. B. eustressors C. traumatic events D. hassles

D. hassles

White blood cells that circulate in the bloodstream and are an important part of the body's immune system are called ________. A. basophils B. leukotrienes C. histamines D. lymphocytes

D. lymphocytes

Developing stomach ulcers during a prolonged period of stress exemplifies how stress can have a negative ________ impact. A. mental B. morbid C. cognitive D. physiological

D. physiological

What was the most stressful event found on Holmes & Rahe's Social Readjustment Rating Scale with a LCU score of 100? A. being the victim of a sexual assault B. divorce C. declaring bankruptcy D. the death of a spouse

D. the death of a spouse