psychology chapter 11
some stress is necessary to keep individuals alert and occupied Hans selye (1980) ; health that is healthful is referred to as?
eustress
Seeley's three stages are alarm, reaction formation, and exhaustion
false
approach avoidance conflict is the least stressful type of conflict
false
cancer is the leading cause of death in the US
false
life hassles and daily changes cause health problems
false
men tend to use a tend and befriend response to threats
false
the egg in Ellis's ABC approach stands for attitude
false
the idea that humor can help people cope with stress is just an old wives tale
false
the term for red blood cells is leukocytes
false
according to Peggy Blake and her colleagues, which of the following did college students rate as stressful
graduation, going on vacation, academic failure
a demand made on an organism to adapt cope or adjust
stress
Gerald is a professional who studies Stress Management. This field is called
Health psychology
the branch of psychology that studies the relationships between psychological factors in the prevention and treatment of physical health problems is
Health psychology
what is the study of how psychological issues affect physical illness
Health psychology
life changes that are positive can still be stressful because______ is involved
adjustment
Mark is trying to make a choice between asking Helen or Lorelei to a party this weekend. He's having a rough time deciding because both are equally appealing options. This is indicated of a What conflict
approach approach
which of the following is the least stressful type of conflict
approach approach
Sam wants to be a clinical psychologist. He's been accepted to two different graduate schools. Those schools are equally prestigious and would provide him with an outstanding education. He must choose to attend one of the schools. Psychologists would call this type of conflict a
approach approach conflict
Sara is having trouble deciding whether to buy a BMW or a Mercedes because she likes them both immensely this is what type of conflict
approach approach conflict
psychologists often classify conflict into 4 types. Which of the following is not one of those types
approach withdrawal
stressors such as daily hassles and Life Changes predict health problems such as heart disease and?
athletic injuries
Emily is on a diet. For lunch she has to choose a salad with fat-free dressing, or a fruit plate, neither of which she likes. What is this type of conflict
avoidance-avoidance
a patient has a choice between surgery and painful treatment this is indicated of a what type of conflict
avoidance-avoidance
the amount of stress resulting from daily hassles and Life Changes depend upon the individuals what?
cognitive appraisal of the situation and personality type
what is being pulled in two directions at the same time called
conflict
Lisa is a single parent of three children. She prepares meals, shops for food, and takes care of household. She also works outside the home in demanding job that she doesn't like get is concerned about meeting her everyday expenses. Psychologists call these stresses
daily hassle
William feels as if he has too much to do and not enough time to accomplish these things these thoughts are considered
daily hassles
life changes are to____ as daily hassles are to____
discontinuous. ; continuous
Lazarus found that daily house include all the following except
natural disasters
influenza is caused by a virus. This virus is part of a broad category of disease-causing organisms called
pathogens
Rita's concerned about her job security and her ability to make mortgage payments. What can these concerns lead to?
physical illness
concerns about Job stability terrorism and retirement Investments are called
security hassles
Life Changes differ from daily hassles because
they can be positive and desirable rather than just negative and they occur at irregular intervals rather than a regular
Lazarus describes in her concerns hassles as being lonely or socially isolated
true
research has shown that social support helps moderate the effects of stress
true
self efficiency is the ability to make things happen
true
steroids suppress the functioning of the immune system
true
stress and pathogens interact to influence the immune system
true
the biopsychosocial approach looks at the interactions of biological psychological and socio-cultural factors
true
what can daily hassles result in
worry, nervousness, sadness