Ch 12 Test Quiz

Symptoms of panic disorder typically include

a loss of physical equilibrium.

Which one of the following is NOT a stage of GAS?

acceleration

During the stress response, the human adrenal glands release

adrenocorticotropic hormone.

Making decisions based on your own values as opposed to a larger group's is a sign of

autonomy

The type of therapy that focuses on what people do is ______ therapy.

behavioral

A condition that causes the sufferer to fear future threats, pushing out all other thoughts, is called

generalized anxiety disorder.

Long-term overexposure to stress hormones

has been linked to health problems.

People who are self-accepting usually

have a positive but realistic perception of themselves.

Eustress

is stress triggered by something pleasant.

For some, self-help can be very useful. This includes

raising self-esteem by counteracting negative thoughts and people.

Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder include

reexperiencing of trauma in dreams.

According to the psychodynamic model, much human behavior is

rooted in the unconscious mind.

Which one of the following is a cognitive technique for stress management?

thinking constructively

Sue has been attending college for about a month. During the past week, she has experienced headaches, and she is having trouble sleeping and concentrating, especially when there is an upcoming test. Which of the following strategies would NOT help alleviate Sue's symptoms? A) ignoring the symptoms B) learning and practicing muscle relaxation C) devising a study plan D) practicing deep breathing during stressful times

A) ignoring the symptoms

The fight-or-flight reaction occurs during which stage of GAS?

Alarm

Which of the following systems are responsible for your body's physical response to stressors? A) cardiovascular and respiratory B) nervous and endocrine C) digestive and lymph D) muscular and skeletal

B) nervous and endocrine

People with established identities tend to do all the following EXCEPT A) form intimate, lasting relationships. B) remain isolated. C) share open communication. D)love and be loved.

B) remain isolated.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding stress and the lives of college students? A) It is a period of low stress. B) It is a period when stress is easily managed. C) It may be one of the most stressful periods in one's life. D) It is a period when stress will have little impact on your sense of wellness.

C) It may be one of the most stressful periods in one's life.

Schizophrenic disorders are characterized by all of the following, EXCEPT A) disorganized thoughts. B) inappropriate emotions. C) extremely high energy levels. D) auditory hallucinations.

C) extremely high energy levels.

Philip is attempting to lessen his feelings of stress. Which of the following would NOT be helpful? A) thinking and acting constructively B) keeping his expectations at moderate and achievable levels C) trying to remember as much information as possible D) cultivating a sense of humor

C) trying to remember as much information as possible

During the stress response, which of the following changes occur throughout the body as a result of the release of epinephrine? A) Your perspiration increases B) Your heart and breathing rates increase. C) Your hearing and vision become more acute. D) All of the above are correct

D) All of the above are correct

Which of the following does NOT play a major part in psychological disorders? A) genetics B) culture C) biology D) They all play a major part.

D) They all play a major part.

Which of the following statements describes people who are autonomous? A) They don't express their feelings because of fear of disapproval. B) They respond only to what they feel as outside pressure. C) They act because they feel driven. D) They are independent and self guided.

D) They are independent and self guided.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is most likely to occur after which of the following? A) prolonged compulsive behavior B) failure in school C) nightmares D) rape

D) rape

Which one of the following is NOT a cognitive technique for stress management? A) solving problems B) setting moderate expectations C) maintaining positivity D) using imagery

D) using imagery

Mohammed just received an F on his term paper. Which type of stress is he likely to experience?

Distress

Distress is linked with positive stressors.

False

Excessive worry about probable, ordinary concerns is a common manifestation of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

False

Fear of public speaking is categorized as a simple phobia.

False

People who suffer from panic disorders usually experience them for the first time during childhood.

False

Physical intimacy, as it relates to psychological health, is the same as sexual intimacy.

False

The only way to solve a mental health problem is to seek professional help.

False

The physical response to a stressor has little variance in intensity from person to person.

False

The first step in creating a personal plan for managing stress is to

Identify your stressors

A counterproductive coping strategy is alcohol use.

True

Autonomous people make choices that satisfy themselves instead of making choices that satisfy others.

True

Cognitive therapy emphasizes the effect of ideas on behaviors and feelings.

True

GAS is believed to be a universal and predictable response pattern to all stressors.

True

Having strong social support can help lessen the effects of stress in our lives.

True

Identity is a way of viewing oneself and one's place in the world.

True

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, safety is a more basic need than being loved.

True

Insomnia, headaches, and digestive problems may be caused by uncontrolled stress.

True

People who have an effective support system seem to be better insulated against the effects of some diseases.

True

Psychological health can be defined as the presence of wellness.

True

Responses to stressors include physical and emotional behavioral responses.

True

Student peer counselors are often good psychological health resources for college students.

True

The end result of generalized anxiety disorder is the impairment of one's ability to enjoy life.

True

The fight-or-flight response prepares the body for physical action regardless of whether action is needed.

True

There is evidence to support the idea that major changes in a person's life contribute to illness.

True

Women and men experience stress differently.

True