HPE CH 3 & 4 stress & sleep
According to a major US consensus statement, most adults should get how many hours of sleep per night for optimal health?
7 or more
The anxiety Phoebe experienced before her French test actually sharpened her ability to focus. This response is explained by the
Yerkes-Dodson law of arousal
You have learned how to intentionally slow your heart rate to calm yourself during an exam. Which method are you using to manage stress?
biofeedback
Justin often engages in binge drinking on the weekends. This behavior puts him at risk for a dangerous sleep disorder in which the brain and the respiratory muscles do not communicate properly. It's known as
central sleep apnea
An ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to stressors is known as
chronic stress
As part of the stress response, the hormone that makes stored nutrients available for energy is
cortisol
Which of the following is true about the effect of exercise on your quality of sleep
exercising strenuously in the morning or afternoon boosts sleep quality
During stage 4, a sleeping person's pituitary gland releases which of the following hormones
growth hormone
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
The hormone released by the pineal gland that causes drowsiness is
melatonin
The transactional model of stress and coping proposes that our stress response is determined by
our perception of the stressor, our coping ability, and our environment
Which of the following is true about stress
stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges
During REM sleep
the brain processes and consolidates information
Insomnia is often characterized by
waking up frequently during the night
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
adaptive response
Chronic secretion of cortisol increases the risk for diabetes by
affecting blood glucose levels
Andre has a job in international affairs that requires him to travel frequently across multiple time ones. Andre is at increased risk for
circadian rhythm disorder
The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is
homeostasis
The part of the brain involved in controlling the body's overall reaction to stress is the
hypothalamus
To manage stress, the first step is to
identify and assess the stressors in your life
The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is
epinephrine
Exercise reduces stress primarily by
increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormone
The condition that causes people to fall asleep involuntarily during the day is
narcolepsy
The restful, restorative period of sleep is
non-REM sleep
Which of the following is most likely to cause eustress instead of distress
an impending promotion
Obstructive sleep apnea increases a person's risk for all of the following except
asthma
Stress management consists of
finding balance and developing coping strategies
Which of the following Best describes a Type C personality
stoic
The body's attempt to restore homeostasis in the aftermath of a stress response is an ___ response
adaptive
As Joe prepares to spar with a tae kwon do opponent, his heart rate and respiration rate increase. These are indicators that which branch of the nervous system has been activated?
sympathetic