Ch 14

Which of the following statements about stress is TRUE?

Both negative and positive situations can lead to stress.

Which of the following is an example of a primary appraisal of a stressor?

Humphrey judges the man with the gun to be a moderate threat.

________ is the term used to describe the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to events that are threatening or challenging.

Stress

Which of the following is an example of the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

Tyrique almost falls out of the tree, but he grabs a branch, and now that the danger of falling has passed, he focuses his energy and attention on getting down from the tree safely.

Which of the following is an example of a stressor?

being in a car accident

Rush hour traffic, lost keys, obnoxious coworkers, and inclement weather are all examples of a(n) ________.

daily hassle

________ is the kind of stress associated with positive feelings, as well as optimal health and performance.

eustress

According to Selye, some people may develop illnesses such as high blood pressure or a weakened immune system during the ______ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

exhaustion

In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome has the body reached the limits of its ability to adapt to stress, which may result in the development of stress-related diseases?

exhaustion

______ occurs when a person is blocked or prevented from achieving a desired goal or fulfilling a perceived need.

frustration

Which Type A personality characteristic is the key trait that is linked to heart disease?

hostility

Taylor is a social worker. He is overworked, his caseload is overwhelming, and he no longer believes that what he does on a day-to-day basis has any real impact or improves anyone's life. Taylor is probably suffering from ________.

job burnout

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale indicates there is a positive correlation between stress and ________.

major illness

When faced with a stressful situation, the ________________________ process involves determining the options for dealing with the stress and how effective the options may be.

secondary appraisal

Guidance, encouragement, acceptance, emotional comfort, and tangible assistance are all examples of ________.

social support

A demanding or threatening event is often called a(n) ________.

stressor

The daily commute to work would be considered a ________________.

stressor: hassle

When the teacher was handing out this test, you noticed that your respiration rate and heartbeat increased, your palms got sweaty, and your hand shook a little. Your pretest behaviors were triggered by the__________. Upon completion of the exam, your body returned to its normal state by way of the _________.

sympathetic nervous system; parasympathetic nervous system

During the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome,_________.

the sympathetic nervous system is activated and adrenal glands release hormones

Which of the following is an example of eustress?

training for a marathon