Stress Management

Immersing oneself excessively in work at the expense of nonwork activities is known as: a. being a workaholic. b. having an entitlement mentality. c. having a disentitlement mentality. d. being a slacker.

a. being a workaholic.

Prayer that seeks divine intervention either to prevent an occurrence or to help overcome it is known as _____. a. intercessory prayer b. primary prayer c. regulatory prayer d. secondary prayer

a. intercessory prayer

In the context of methods of decreasing stressful behaviors, rewarding yourself with concert tickets for following your exercise routine for two weeks is known as: a. material reinforcement. b. social reinforcement. c. peer contracting. d. social support.

a. material reinforcement.

The ability to do continuous muscular work—the amount of work that can be done over time—is called: a. muscular endurance. b. muscular flexibility. c. muscular fiber. d. muscular strength.

a. muscular endurance.

Seeking to dominate or to get your own way at the expense of others is known as _____. a. passive behavior b. aggressive behavior c. assertive behavior d. nonassertive behavior

aggressive behavior

Excess body fat can increase the risk for _____. a. colon cancer b. kidney cancer c. post-menopausal breast cancer d. all answers as listed are correct

all answers as listed are correct

Signs and symptoms of tension in the body include _____. a. difficulty sitting comfortably b. all answers as listed are correct c. trembling hands d. holding yourself too tightly

all answers as listed are correct

Time management skills include _____. a. all answers as listed are correct b. setting goals and prioritizing them c. scheduling d. limiting interruptions

all answers as listed are correct

The perception that one has little control over the events that affect one's life is known as _____. a. an internal locus of control b. anxiety c. an external locus of control d. self-esteem

an external locus of control

All of the following poses are classic yoga positions EXCEPT _____. a. warrior pose b. cobra pose c. corpse pose d. angel pose

angel pose

An unrealistic fear that manifests itself in physiological arousal and is accompanied by the behavioral signs of escape or avoidance of stimulus that provokes unpleasant emotions is called _____. a. stress b. low self-esteem c. anxiety d. locus of control

anxiety

The use of plant material added to massage oil thought to have pharmacological qualities that improve health is called _____. a. oil rubbing b. asanas c. herbal remedy d. aromatherapy

aromatherapy

Expressing yourself and satisfying your own needs, feeling good about this, and not hurting others in the process is known as _____. a. assertive behavior b. aggressive behavior c. nonassertive behavior d. insistent behavior

assertive behavior

The use of electronic instruments or other techniques to monitor and change subconscious activities, many of which are regulated by the autonomic nervous system, is called _____. a. physiological statistics b. biofeedback c. body monitoring d. vital signs

b. biofeedback

Duration refers to: a. none of the answers as listed are correct. b. how long you exercise. c. how often you exercise. d. how hard you exercise.

b. how long you exercise.

Autogenic means _____. a. self-talk b. self-reliant c. self-generating d. self-training

c. self-generating

Self-efficacy is the personal belief that the self _____. a. cannot be controlled b. is invincible c. is a failure d. can be successful

can be successful

The belief that one is either the victim of circumstances or the master of circumstances, each of which is erroneous, is known as _____. a. an external locus of control b. an internal locus of control c. victimization d. cocreator perception deficiency

cocreator perception deficiency

Variables associated with Goal-Setting theory include: a. the establishment of proximal (short-range) and distal (long-term) goals. b. the amount of effort required to achieve a goal. c. self-efficacy and the perceived importance of goal achievement. d. all answers as listed are correct.

d. all answers as listed are correct.

According to the Occupational Stress Evaluation Grid, stressors such as racism, sexism, ecological shifts, political changes, military crises, and economic downturns fall under the _____. a. interpersonal context b. physical/environmental context c. biological context d. sociocultural context

d. sociocultural context

Getting others to do those things that need to be done but that do not need your personal attention is known as _____. a. scheduling b. maximizing c. delegating d. evaluating

delegating

Deep breathing that expands the belly rather than the chest is called _____. a. diaphragmatic breathing b. hyperventilated breathing c. thoracic breathing d. intercostal breathing

diaphragmatic breathing

Research investigations in which neither the research subject nor the data collectors are aware of who is in the control group and who is in the experimental group are known as _____. a. blind studies b. double-blind studies c. quantitative research d. qualitative research

double-blind studies

Living with and caring for a pet can do all of the following EXCEPT _____. a. protect the heart and blood vessels b. help people recover from heart attacks c. help prevent accidents d. improve mood and well-being

help prevent accidents

A condition of low blood sugar is known as: a. sympathomimetics b. ketonuria. c. glaucoma. d. hypoglycemia.

hypoglycemia.

Activities to prevent a stressor from resulting in negative consequences are known as: a. interventions. b. consequences. c. arousals. d. appraisals.

interventions

A word used for focusing in some forms of meditation is called a _____. a. mantra b. song c. chant d. sound

mantra

Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback measures _____. a. blood flow in the heart b. conduciveness of electricity over different liquids in the body c. electrical impulses of the heart d. muscle contractions

muscle contractions

Paraphrasing a speaker's words and feelings is known as _____. a. nonverbal cuing b. reflective listening c. norming d. validating

reflective listening

A massage technique that massages a "reflex zone" in the foot in which damage to body parts is thought to be manifested is called _____. a. zoning b. reflexology c. reflex command d. quieting reflex

reflexology

In the context of physiological effects of meditation, _____ is another name for trophotropic response. a. parasympathetic response b. relaxation response c. sympathetic response d. endorphin response Feedback

relaxation response

An organized entity in which people have common beliefs and engage in common practices relevant to spiritual matters is known as _____. a. intercession b. religion c. committee d. furor

religion

Which of the following is an unhealthy roadblock? a. Illicit drugs b. Depressants c. Tranquilizers d. All answers as listed are correct

All answers as listed are correct

Which of the following should be avoided before meditating? a. Cola b. Cigarettes c. All answers as listed are correct d. Coffee

All answers as listed are correct

Which of the following would aggressive nonverbal communication include? a. Clenching fists b. Hands placed on hips and wagging the head c. Leaning forward with glaring eyes d. All answers as listed are correct

All answers as listed are correct

If you are having a panic attack, which of the following will most likely occur? a. Your heart will pound. b. All answers as listed are correct. c. You will feel weak. d. You will feel sweaty.

All answers as listed are correct.

Which of the following is true about nonverbal body language? a. All answers as listed are correct. b. It is easy to misinterpret. c. It is used by people every day. d. It is associated with physical cues.

All answers as listed are correct.

Which of the following is an eating disorder that involves self-imposed starvation? a. Binge eating b. Anorexia nervosa c. Purging d. Bulimia

Anorexia nervosa

T/F Minorities report lower levels of stress than white adults.

False

T/F The proper way to breathe is with your chest muscles alone.

False

T/F When meditating, you should set an alarm to alert you when 20 minutes have passed.

False

True/False Deferring refers to an individual begging God or other forces of nature to intervene in a situation and resolve it.

False

True/False Imagery has great physiological benefits but no psychological benefits.

False

True/False Managing stress is more about giving up control to others or to one's environment than it is about exercising that control.

False

True/False Practicing mindfulness will not reduce stress levels.

False

True/False There are two types of behavior patterns, Type A and Type B.

False

True/False When practicing meditation, it's a good idea to try meditating in a noisy environment to see if you really know how to relax "under pressure."

False

T/F Elderly people who own pets are less likely to experience depression and are better able to tolerate living alone.

True

T/F It is possible to be spiritual but not religious.

True

T/F Physical fitness is the ability to do one's work and have energy remaining for recreational activities.

True

T/F Shiatsu is acupressure massage.

True

T/F Using some type of reward increases the likelihood that healthy behaviors will be repeated.

True

T/F Walking is recommended for the deconditioned, overweight, or elderly person who is beginning an exercise program.

True

T/F Work stress is costing businesses billions of dollars.

True

True/False Diet books conform to our desire to lose weight. However, some diets are unhealthy and can lead to even more stress.

True

True/False Emotional intelligence involves understanding one's own emotional reactions and those of others and using this understanding to make good decisions.

True

True/False Feeling as if life has a purpose can be invaluable during times of stress.

True

True/False It is important to loosen any tight clothing or jewelry before you start progressive relaxation.

True

True/False Meditation has been demonstrated to have positive effects on blood pressure, heart rate, and eating disorders.

True

True/False Meditation has been found to be effective in decreasing different types of anxiety, including test anxiety.

True

True/False Nerve-muscle relaxation is induced through the progressive relaxation technique.

True

True/False Regardless of the type of meditation, one of the two approaches is used—opening up of attention (allowing all in the environment to enter your consciousness) or focusing of attention on one specific object.

True

True/False Resiliency refers to the ability to identify and make use of strengths and assets to respond to challenges, thereby growing as an individual.

True

True/False Stress is often associated with a preoccupation with the past or with a fear of the future.

True

True/False Studies have shown that forgiving oneself has a strong positive effect upon one's health.

True

True/False The ability to block out the external environment is a prerequisite to autogenics.

True

True/False Trying very hard to control stress will create stress.

True

True/False We may not be able to choose a situation, but we can choose how we perceive the situation.

True

True/False Yoga is a set of Hindu relaxation techniques.

True

True/False You are in much greater control over yourself than you may realize.

True

True/false Service learning allows students to apply what they learn in school to the real world.

True

A behavior pattern that is not excessively competitive and has no free-floating hostility or sense of time urgency is called _____. Select one: a. Type C b. Type D c. Type B d. Type A

Type B

A condition in which people are living a "life story" that is inconsistent with their beliefs and values is called _____. a. moral disease b. A condition in which people are c. hypocrisy d. soul disease

A condition in which people are

In the context of stress management, which of the following is an example of taking control of oneself? a. Being in charge of one's behavior b. Practicing relaxation techniques c. Seeking a solution to a problem one has created d. All answers as listed are correct

All answers as listed are correct

Which of the following is a reason for being malnourished? a. All answers as listed are correct b. Eating too much of the recommended foods c. Ingesting some nutrients in inappropriate amounts d. Eating too little of the recommended foods

All answers as listed are correct

True/False When working out a disagreement with someone, it is best to communicate through e-mail rather than in person.

False

_____ refers to focusing your attention on the present moment to relax. a. Balanced thought b. Concentration c. Thoughtfulness d. Mindfulness

Mindfulness

_____ refers to a condition in which people experience feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning. a. State anxiety b. Test anxiety c. Panic disorder d. Trait anxiety

Panic disorder

_____ is a technique that involves contracting and relaxing muscle groups throughout the body. a. Autohypnotic relaxation b. Autogenic relaxation c. Regressive relaxation d. Progressive relaxation

Progressive relaxation

Which of the following defines the term stress? a. A method of coping with anxiety that involves examining irrational beliefs b. The confidence in the ability to manage a demand or threat c. The result of a demand that exceeds resources available to meet that demand d. A form of systematic desensitization in which the stimulus is imagined

The result of a demand that exceeds resources available to meet that demand

T/F Inability to forgive could lead to ill health.

True

_____ helps an individual to improve his/her leadership, interpersonal skills, and self-confidence (life skills). a. Secondary control b. Volunteerism c. Forgiveness d. Primary control

Volunteerism

Mantra is defined as _____. a. a word used as the object of focus during meditation b. the imagined sounds used as the objects of focus during meditation c. the process of counting breaths from one to ten repetitively d. a complete feeling of relaxation and a weightless body

a word used as the object of focus during meditation

Which of the following can be an object of focus for meditation? a. All answers as listed are b. A mantra c. A mandala d. The act of breathing

a. All answers as listed are

A relaxation technique that searches for relaxed body parts and transports that sensation to less relaxed areas is called _____. a. body scanning b. shiatsu c. progressive stretching d. reflexology

body scanning

Humor has been shown to _____. a. increase tolerance of pain b. decrease stress response c. bring about all answers as listed d. improve functioning of the immune system

bring about all answers as listed

Which of the following is related to the definition of spiritual health? a. Adherence to constitutional policies and rules b. Ability to interpret circumstances scientifically c. Ability to discover and express one's purpose in life d. Adherence to societal norms

c. Ability to discover and express one's purpose in life

A relaxation technique that involves imagining one's limbs to be heavy, warm, and tingling is called _____. a. anapanasati b. autohypnosis c. autogenic training d. progressive relaxation

c. autogenic training

A relaxation technique that involves manipulating points in the body that are muscularly tense is called _____. a. acupuncture b. autohypnosis c. massage d. reflexology

c. massage

All of the following are examples of physiological arousal EXCEPT: a. indigestion. b. feeling overwhelmed. c. increased heart rate. d. muscle tension.

feeling overwhelmed

A state of mind and body that includes three factors—commitment, control, and challenge—is known as _____. a. awareness b. hardiness c. resiliency d. perception

hardiness

Sacrificing your own needs or wants to meet someone else's needs or wants is known as _____. a. aggressive behavior b. nonassertive behavior c. assertive behavior d. insistent behavior

nonassertive behavior

A condition in which bones become weak and brittle and the sufferer is at an increased risk for fractures is known as: a. hypertrophy. b. Paget's disease. c. calcification. d. osteoporosis.

osteoporosis

In the stress model, emotional arousal leads to: a. consequences. b. interventions. c. cognitive appraisal. d. physiological arousal.

physiological arousal.

The first step of selective awareness is to _____. a. recognize the positive and negative elements b. identify the problem c. recognize the end result d. identify the solution

recognize the positive and negative elements

An attempt to control oneself or one's emotional reactions is known as _____. a. secondary control b. intercessory prayer c. spirituality d. primary control

secondary control

The presence of significant others with whom one can discuss stressors is called _____. a. social support b. life unit c. life coaching d. community outreach

social support

Either imagining or encountering an anxiety-provoking stimulus while practicing relaxation is known as _____. a. active desensitization b. fear hierarchy c. passive desensitization d. systematic desensitization

systematic desensitization

Biofeedback that measures temperature is called _____. a. cryofeedback b. thermal biofeedback c. temperature control feedback d. electromyographic biofeedback

thermal biofeedback

When trying to resolve a conflict, which of the following should you NOT do? a. avoid "why" questions b. plan time to talk c. paraphrase the other person's words d. use "but," not "and"

use "but," not "and"

Noise that helps you relax and also drowns out other sounds that may interfere with relaxation is called: a. white noise. b. red noise. c. blue noise. d. yellow noise.

white noise

An intrapersonal matter is between: a. other people. b. you and other people you do not know. c. you and other people you know. d. you and you

you and you