PE 150
Hearing a piercing scream late at night while walking on a campus path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?
Alarm
Type A personality
hard-driving, competitive, time-driven perfectionists at increased risk for heart disease. Some, however, thrive in this supercharged lifestyle.
The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is
homeostasis
To manage stress, the first step is to
identify and assess the stressors in your life
To replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful?
sleep and food
Type C personality
stoic and tend to deny feelings; they are conforming, lack assertiveness, and may feel helpless or hopeless. This may lead to greater susceptibility to asthma, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune disorders, and cancers.
A pop quiz in class is an example of
stressor
Nathan's piano teacher is insisting that he practice more, while at the same time he is overloaded with assignments in his academic classes, worried about how he's going to make the final payments on this semester's tuition bill, and having trouble sleeping. Nathan is at high risk for
Burnout
An ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to stressors is known as
Chronic stress
Emily is experiencing an allostatic load due to a dysfunctional relationship, credit card debt, and
anything stressful
Type B personality
are relaxed, noncompetitive, and more tolerant of others
Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. These are most closely associated with an increased risk for
atherosclerosis or Cardiovascular disease
The strategy of reframing appraisals of stressors more positively and working toward future goals is known as
cognitive restructuring
The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is
epinephrine (adrenaline)
Type D personality
exhibit excessive negative worry, irritability, and gloom, and are socially inhibited. They may be eight times more likely to die of heart attack or sudden death.
Exercise reduces stress primarily by
increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones.
Which of the following is TRUE about stress?
mental and physical response and adaptation by our bodies to real or perceived change and challenges.
When acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals,
•Stress, memory, and concentration -Acute stress has been shown to impair short-term memory, particularly verbal memory. -New research in rats has linked prolonged exposure to cortisol to shrinking the hippocampus, the brain's major memory center.
The feeling that you are overextended and that it's not possible for you to meet all the demands being placed up on you is known as
Academic and financial pressure
Jade's heart races and she cannot think of anything to say when the cute guy in class sits next to her. This is an example of
acute stress
Stress management consists of
finding balance and developing coping strategies.
Which of the following categories describes the small stressors, frustrations, and petty annoyances that collectively can add up to a higher level of stress?
Psychosocial stressors, overload
After weeks of arguments, Riley and Schaeffer break up. They both spend most of the following weekend sleeping, eating, and watching TV. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome are they now in?
Resistance or exhaustion or Homeostasis phase