Chapter 14- Stress, Lifestyle, and Health

A ________ psychologist might investigate why people continue to smoke or eat high fat despite knowing the potential adverse health implications of such behaviors.

Health

Lamont cares for his aging father, who suffers from dementia. This is an example of a(n) ________ stressor.

chronic

Anna is a school counselor. She hates going to work and wants to lock the door and cry whenever a student comes to her for help. She just doesn't feel like she has anything left to give. What aspect of job burnout does this exemplify?

exhaustion

The Center for Investigating Healthy Minds conducts rigorous academic research on ___________.

healthy aspects of the mind, such as kindness, forgiveness, compassion, and mindfulness

What triggers the secondary appraisal of a stressor?

how a threat is perceived

Lydia is often described as having a positive outlook on life. She assumes the best of people and situations. Lydia exemplifies ________.

optimism

Optimism is a tendency toward a(n) ________.

positive outlook and positive expectations

What kind of psychology seeks to identify and promote those qualities that lead to happy, fulfilled, and contented lives?

positive psychology

Which demographic category reported the least amount of stress during 1983, 2006, and 2009?

retired people

Advice, guidance, encouragement, acceptance, emotional comfort, and financial help are all examples of ________.

social support

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

social support

Which of the following is not one of the three aspects of job burnout?

wanting to quit