kin-69: stress management final review
stranger rape is more common than acquaintance rape on college campuses. experts recognize that rape is more about sex than it is about violence and control
false - acquaintance rape is more common; experts suggest that it is more about violence and control of the victim that is is about sex
the ultimate goal of stress management and intervention is to eliminate all stressors
false, up to a certain point some stress can lead to an increase in motivation and performance (yerkes-dodson curve)
all of the following are examples of physiological arousal except:
feeling overwhelmed
the body's stress reaction that includes an increase in heartrate, respiration, bp, serum cholestrol is known as the:
fight or flight response
which of the following is a concern that acts as a significant stressor among college students
finances, living arrangements, their body weight/appearance
the principles of exercise include all of the following except:
fitness
daily interactions with the environment that are considered negative are known as _________________.
hassles
living with and caring for a bet can do all of the following except _________________.
help prevent accidents
stressful workplaces are defined as those with:
high demand and low control, high effort and low reward
which of the following characteristics describes a cancer-prone person?
holding resentment, with the inability to forgive, using self-pity, having a poor self-image
which of the following are effects of stress on the cardiovascular system?
increased blood pressure, increased workload on the heart, sudden death
which of the following is a psychological benefit of exercise?
increases self-esteem
in context of stages of change theory, who among the following is in the contemplation stage?
kristen, who is thinking about exercising more but has not taken action to do so
which of the following is the correct sequence of events in the stress model?
life situation, perceived as stressful, emotional arousal, physiological arousal, consequences
using as many senses as you can during imagery will _________________.
make the image as real as possible
_________________ refers to focusing your attention on the present moment, regardless of what you are doing (i.e walking, talking, breathing, etc.) and ignore anxiety-provoking thoughts of the past and future.
mindfulness
in the context of the health belief model, one's opinion of the likelihood of getting a condition, illness, or disease if the recommended health behavior is not adopted is known as:
perceived susceptibility
family planning refers to:
planning for how many children to have, involves methods of contraception, involves method of abortion
a common characteristic of type a behavior is known as _________________ , and is defined as doing two or more things at once.
polyphasic behavior
time management skills include all of the following (setting goals and prioritizing them, limiting interruptions, scheduling) except:
polyphasic behavior
the most common form of complementary alternative medicine is:
prayer
in the context of how spirituality and religion affect health, _________________ (similar to problem-focused coping) refers to attempts to change a situation.
primary control
_________________ is a technique that involves contracting and relaxing muscle groups throughout the body, resulting in nerve-muscle relaxation.
progressive relaxation
which following is not a form of perception intervention?
progressive relaxation
paraphrasing a speaker's words and feelings is known as:
reflective listening
using our strengths to rise adversity is known as:
resiliency
resource drain theory
resources devoted to one domain are not available to other domains
when aspects of a job and workplace are unclear, it is known as _________________.
role ambiguity
when aspects of a job and workplace are unclear, it is known as:
role ambiguity
jake decides that he will not watch his favorite television series, seinfield, for a month because he did not meet his goal of not smoking cigarettes for a week. which of the following methods of decreasing stressful behaviors does this scenario exemplify?
self-contracting
all of the following can be effects of unpleasant noise (headaches, anxiety, muscle tension) except:
sleepiness
a condition in which people are living "life story: that is inconsistent with their beliefs and values is called _________________.
spiritual disease
_________________ is the rules, regulations, and responsibilities that individuals define for themselves. it is related to life's meaning, direction, purpose, connectedness to other people, as well as the past and future.
spirituality
this part of the autonomic system is responsible to expending energy whereas, this part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for conserving energy.
sympathetic nervous system; parasympathetic system
food substances that produce a stress-likes response are known as _________________. examples of these food substances include:
sympathomimetics: coffee, chocolate, and nicotine
a series or nerves that connects the cortex and sub cortex is called the:
the reticular activating system (RAS)
allergies and asthma may be a function of psychological stress
true
individuals can alter specific bodily functions using biofeedback
true
intervention entails setting up roadblocks at various points on the stress theory model to prevent a stressor from resulting in negative consequences
true
trying a relaxation technique for less than one week may not give you adequate practice to know if it's a technique that is effective for you.
true
fissures or cut on the wall of the stomach, duodenum, or other parts of the intestines are known as:
ulcers
positive events that make us feel good are known as
uplifts
when trying to resolve a conflict, what should you not do:
use "but", not "and"
according to goal-setting theory, when does the highest level of effort occur
when a goal is moderately difficult
compensation theory
when one domain is troubled, resources go to other domains
which of the following is an example of a barrier to action?
a series of rainy days for a new jogger, a heavy work schedule for a new volunteer, a shelf full of baked goods for a new dieter
which of the following is an important task the younger college student has to confront?
achieving competence, managing emotions, establishing identity
seeking to dominate or to get your own way at the expense of others is known as _______________.
aggressive behavior
which of the following names the three phrases of the general adaption syndrome in the order of occurrence
alarm reaction, stage of resistance, stage of exhaustion
the primary mineralocorticoid is called
aldosterone
expressing yourself and satisfying your own needs feeling good about this, and not hurting others in the process is known as __________________.
assertive behavior
a relaxation technique that involves imagining one's limbs to be heavy, warm, and tingling is called _________________.
autogenic training
the costs of occupational stress to society are related to:
benefits and social security costs in connection with premature retirement, medical costs and possible hospitalization, potential loss of productive workers
the costs of occupational stress to society are related:
benefits and social security costs in connection with premature retirement, medical costs and possible hospitalization, potential loss of productive workers.
research has hypothesized that volunteering is associated with
better physical functioning, healthier habits, and social support
_________________ children are those who live elsewhere but subsequently return to live with their parents.
boomerang
which of the following is a similarity between aerobic and anaerobic exercises?
both are effective for managing stress and stress products
self-efficacy is the personal belief that the self ____________________.
can be successful. (self-efficacy and self-esteem are closely related. the very essence of stress management requires confidence in yourself and in your decision to control your life effectively.)
spillover theory
change in one domain effects the other domains
which of the following should be avoided before meditating?
cola, cigarettes, coffee
the primary glucocorticoid is called ______________. is it secreted from the adrenal cortex and is responsible for __________________.
cortisol; an increase in blood glucose
_________________ refers to turning over an entire situation to source beyond the self
deferring
a type of deep breathing, which is considered the most relaxing and healthy type of breathing, that expands the belly rather than the chest is called _________________.
diaphragmatic breathing
stress that results in negative consequences such as decreased performance growth is called
distress
the use of activities to feel better about a task is known as
emotion-focused coping
which of the following are needs that are satisfied by the family?
emotional support, economic support, governs reproduction and child rearing
brain neurotransmitters that decrease pain and produce feelings of well-being are called:
endorphins
the catecholamine commonly called adrenaline is:
epinephrine
divorce rates have increased exponentially in the last 15 years
false