Lesson 13: Stress

Which option is the greatest risk factor for the development of burnout? job strain resistance absence of eustressors A type-A problem

job strain

What was the most stressful event found on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale with a LCU score of 100? the death of a spouse divorce declaring bankruptcy being the victim of a sexual assault

the death of a spouse

When did the term stress enter scientific literature? 1940s 1950s 1930s 1960s

1930s

According to three separate surveys, administered in 1983, 2006, and 2009, which statement about the relationship between stress and sex is the most accurate? While women report experiencing less stress later in life, men report experiencing more stress later in life. Men report experiencing more stress than women. Men and women report experiencing approximately the same amount of stress. Women report experiencing more stress than men.

Women report experiencing more stress than men.

Rheumatoid arthritis is considered a(n) ________ disease because it involves the body mistaking its own healthy cells for invaders and repeatedly attacking them. mortal immortal autoimmune anti-immune

autoimmune

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 ________. traumatic events eustressors life changes hassles

hassles

The process by which one's physiological defense system becomes less efficient at fighting illness is called ________ and this process is enhanced by elevated stress levels. immunosuppression exhaustion problem-focused stressors biopsychosocial flux

immunosuppression

Developing stomach ulcers during a prolonged period of stress exemplifies how stress can have a negative ________ impact. Morbid Mental Cognitive Physiological

Physiological

ade hears a rattle. When she turns around she sees a rattlesnake inches from her leg. Her pupils dilate, her heart pounds, and she begins to sweat. This response is called the ________ response. social supportive Fight-or-flight emotion-threat eustress-distress

Fight-or-flight

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

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