Stress class

(blank) (blank) is another term for stress.

1. allostatic 2.load

The three kinds of stress are (Blank) (Blank), and (Blank)

1. eustress 2. neustress 3. distress

(blank) (blank) disorder is basically our lack of getting outside regularly.

1. nature 2. deficit

The type of stress is most commonly associated with illness and disease is (blank) stress.

Chronic

Briefly explain why chronic stress is associated with disease/illness.

Chronic stress is associated with the body losing its ability to regulate inflammatory response.

This hormone is thought to be associated with weight gain

Cortisol

This is known as the "sunshine vitamin."

D

All stress is bad for us.

False

An occasional craving for a comfort food is considered a health issue.

False

Driving a vehicle while using a cell phone is less risky than driving inebriated.

False

Multi-tasking is an effective time management skill.

False

Music with lyrics is more effective in inducing relaxation or concentration than instrumental only music.

False

Narcissism and lack of values are not contributing to incivility.

False

People cannot learn to be happy.

False

Physical exercise is not documented to increase brain cell tissue associated with memory and attention span.

False

Pilates is not recommended for people with chronic back pain.

False

The best time of day for meditation is right after lunch.

False

There is a clear line between information and entertainment.

False

There is no evidence that meditation can change the brain.

False

Today, we all have to be available 24 hours a day.

False

Give an example of a common college stressor (according to the text).

Financial Stress: pressure from families and loans to complete and make deadlines.

This stressor would be classified as a bioecological influence.

Inadequate sunlight

Which of the following characteristics is not typically experienced in the fight- or-flight response?

Increased gastric movement

This factor(s), above all else, determines one's degree of stress:

One's perception or interpretation

This non-inert substance in plastic is associated with problematic changes in one's hormonal balance

Phthalates

Experts suggest that most stressors fall into the category of [blank] influences.

Psychointerpersonal

A decrease in this hormone/neurotransmitter is thought to be related to symptoms of depression.

Serotonin

In his stress theory, Richard Lazarus says that "daily hassles" cause stress. Which of the following is a cause of hassles?

Unmet expectations

The [blank] glands rest on top of the kidneys.

adrenal

This first stage of Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome is the (blank) stage.

alarm

The part of the brain that is associated with fear/anger is the [blank].

amygdala

The purpose of [blank] is to teach people with stress-related disorders to recondition their responses so that they gain control over the physiological system responsible for their symptoms.

biofeedback

(blank) rain can be reduced with meditation.

chronic

(blank) mechanisms are unconscious thinking patterns of the ego to either decrease pain or increase pleasure.

defense

The neurotransmitter associated with addictions, including screen addictions, is [blank].

dopamine

(Blank) are daily interactions with the environment that were essentially negative.

hassles

In the fourth stage of the stress response, the body returns to (blank) once the threat is gone.

homeostasis

[blank] is the practice of increased concentration that leads to increased awareness.

meditation

(blank) is a type of meditation where all senses concentrate on the activity being performed during the present moment, like eating an apple or washing the dishes.

mindfulness

This term, [blank], explains the brain's ability to create new cell tissue and repair itself well into adulthood.

neuroplasticity

The [blank] nervous system is responsible for the relaxation response.

parasympathetic

In time management, the Pareto principle has to do with [blank] responsibilities.

prioritizing

This term is related to this concept of the dumbing down of Americans due to internet use.

shallow effect

[Blank} is called "the equal opportunity destroyer."

stress

The (blank) nervous system is responsible for the responses associated with the fight-or-flight response.

sympathetic

The stress of "poverty consciousness" is the fear of what? (blank)

the fear of not enough money

The Yerkes-Dodson Principle suggests that

there is an optimal stress level that promotes performance

The "tend-and-befriend theory" is a coping technique typically associated with

women

According to stress research by Holmes and Raye, which of the following cause stress? (Pick all that are correct--no partial credit)

x Death of a spouse xGetting married xDivorce xTaking a vacation xGoing on a first date

Which of the following is a benefit of diaphragmatic breathing? (pick all that apply)

x decreases resting heart rate x decreases muscle tension x increases oxygen capacity x decreases stress levels