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Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark, curving road. She felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths. This is an example of a(n) challenge. fight-or-flight response. state of overload. adaptive response.

adaptive response

When we are forced to choose between two or more competing desires, motives, behaviors, or impulses, which process is occurring? control adaptation conflict doubt

conflict

The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is epinephrine. cortisol. insulin. thyroxin.

epinephrine.

Stress management consists of learning to juggle as many tasks as possible. finding balance and developing coping strategies. firmly controlling reactions to stress. eliminating all sources of stress.

finding balance and developing coping strategies.

Exercise reduces stress primarily by providing a therapeutic way to reduce or eliminate pain. increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones. expanding aerobic capacity. suppressing endocrine function.

increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones.

Which of the following BEST describes a Type C personality? stoic distressed relaxed hostile

stoic

When acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals, your ability to make sound decisions is enhanced. your memory may be impaired. you are likely to experience euphoria. you are more likely to be able to concentrate in class

your memory may be impaired

Meditation has been proven effective in managing stress. Which of the following is NOT true about meditation? It usually takes some effort and patience to learn to meditate. Meditation involves some method of calming and focusing the mind. There is only one meditation style that is considered effective. Meditation allows the body to relax while the mind is focused.

There is only one meditation style that is considered effective

Hearing a piercing scream late at night while walking on a campus path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome? alarm exhaustion resistance recovery

alarm

Which of the following is most likely to cause eustress instead of distress? failing a test an impending promotion losing your job the death of a grandparent

an impending promotion

Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. These are most closely associated with an increased risk for mood disorders. cardiovascular disease. insomnia. blood cancers such as leukemia.

cardiovascular disease.

Which of the following hormones might contribute to the "Freshman 15"—the tendency to gain about 15 pounds during the first year of college? epinephrine estrogen testosterone cortisol

cortisol

Which of the following characteristics of a Type A personality have been determined to most increase the risk for heart disease? having a tendency toward anger, distrust, and cynicism being time-driven and perfectionistic being highly competitive having a hard-driving approach to tasks and life in general

having a tendency toward anger, distrust, and cynicism

Brian is considered a Type A personality by his friends because of his history of "road rage" and extreme competitiveness. All the following put him at increased risk for cardiovascular disease EXCEPT his actions that often harm others verbally or physically. bouts of anger ranging from irritation to rage. his upbeat, glass-half-full approach to life. his negative beliefs and hostile attitudes toward others.

his upbeat, glass-half-full approach to life.

The part of the brain involved in controlling the body's overall reaction to stress is the hypothalamus. cerebral cortex. frontal lobe. pituitary gland.

hypothalamus.

To manage stress, the first step is to determine which stressors can be reduced or eliminated. choose to ignore the stressors in your life. identify and assess the stressors in your life. control your emotional responses.

identify and assess the stressors in your life.

Research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress increases B cell function. affects a limited number of body systems. increases adaptive energy stores. impairs the immune response.

impairs the immune response.

You eat an entire box of cookies the night before you attend a Weight Watchers meeting. This is an example of goals defined by parental expectations. conflict due to feeling overwhelmed by obligations. inconsistent goals and behavior. the general adaptation syndrome.

inconsistent goals and behavior.

Research has shown that laughter results in all of the following EXCEPT increased risk of heart disease. pain reduction. decreased stress levels. increased levels of oxygen in the blood.

increased risk of heart disease.

Cortisol contributes to weight gain by increasing thirst for sweet beverages. stimulating cravings for healthy foods such as vegetables. increasing testosterone production. increasing hunger and activating fat storage enzymes.

increasing hunger and activating fat storage enzymes.

The stress hormone cortisol plays a major role during the stress response in relieving pain. decreasing appetite and thirst. mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs. increasing heart and respiratory rates.

mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs.

Which of the following forms of stress management originated as a form of self-defense? tai chi Taekwondo qigong yoga

tai chi

Downshifting refers to the process of allowing passivity to take over as a result of stress. taking steps to simplify one's life. deliberately completing tasks at a slower pace. using meditation to combat the stress response.

taking steps to simplify one's life.

A sense of being overwhelmed by perceived obligations to stay connected online is chronic stress. distress. technostress. acute stress.

technostress.

David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. This most likely caused him to experience the resistance response. the adaptation syndrome. the flight-or-fight response. insomnia.

the flight-or-fight response.

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 hyperventilation. homeostasis. the overreactive response. the stress response.

the stress response.

College freshmen living away from home for the first time may face a variety of conflicts due to differences between their own values and beliefs and those of their parents and new people they encounter. their parents and long-time friends. celebrities they admire. their professors.

their parents and new people they encounter.

A pop quiz in class is an example of chronic stress. a stressor. a frustration. eustress.

a stressor.

Which of the following statements BEST describes self-esteem? Self-esteem has to do with the ability to follow the lead of others. Self-esteem has to do with one's confidence and self-satisfaction. Self-esteem is established during childhood. Self-esteem is inherited and can rarely change.

Self-esteem has to do with one's confidence and self-satisfaction.

Stress can have positive health effects. True False

True