RCTX Exam 1

true

Although the number of young students has been growing more rapidly than the number of older students, this pattern is expected to shift. t/f

antibodies

An acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) test actually tests for the presence of _____ that develop after coming in contact with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

eustress

the good things to which we have to adapt and that can lead to a stress reaction.

false

Federal Perkins loans offer a shorter grace period for repayment than do Stafford loans. t/f

cerebral hemorrhage

A rupture of a blood vessel in the brain is known as a:

true

A stressor is something with the potential to cause a stress reaction t/f

77%

A study on college students and credit card statistics conducted in 2013 showed that _____ of college students used debit cards rather than credit cards.

Type D

According to Johan Denollet's research, which of the following types of personalities is related to coronary heart disease?

true

According to hardiness theory, if you perceive potentially stressful events as a challenge instead of as a threat, less stress will result. t/f

false

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) can be transmitted by swimming in the same swimming pool as people with AIDS. t/f

course overload

Adrian, an undergraduate, has too many courses to study during his third semester in college. He wishes that he had taken fewer courses in the semester so that he could focus more on those courses. From the given scenario, we can conclude that Adrian is experiencing:

suppressor t-cells

Cells whose purpose is to halt the immune response are called:

psychosomatic conditions

Conditions that have a mind and a body component are called:

false

Eighty-four percent of the college student population overall has credit cards. t/f

initiates the tend-and-befriend response

In females, the increase of oxytocin and estrogen during stress response:

false

In most people, cortisol levels are lowest a few hours after waking and continue to rise throughout the day. t/f

true

Metabolic syndrome is linked to abdominal obesity and increases the chance of developing heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. t/f

true

People who have learned stress management skills often respond to a greater degree to a stressor but return to their resting heart rate sooner than those not trained in stress management. t/f

true

People with anorexia are obsessed with food. t/f

true

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that develops in people who have experienced or witnessed an extreme psychological or physical event that is interpreted as distressing. t/f

U-shaped curve

Some researchers have found that the relationship between stress and illness can be plotted on a(n):

true

Stress causes a decrease in saliva production and an increase in hydrochloric acid in the stomach t/f

false

The blood protein known as the rheumatoid factor is present in everyone's blood, but it only becomes activated in some people.

gastrointestinal

The body system responsible for digestion is called the:

Epinephrine

The catecholamine commonly called adrenaline is:

the prodrome

The constriction phase of a migraine headache is referred to as:

allostatic load

The cumulative biological wear and tear that results from responses to stress that seek to maintain body equilibrium is known as

stress reactivity

The fight-or-flight response is termed:

subcortex

The lower part of the brain responsible for various physiological processes necessary to stay alive is called the:

cerebellum

The part of the subcortex responsible for coordination is called the:

pons

The part of the subcortex responsible for regulating sleep is called the:

diastolic blood pressure.

The pressure of the blood against the arterial walls when the heart is relaxed is known as:

psychoneuroimmunology.

The study of the illness-causing and healing effects of the mind on the body is called:

enviromental

Toxins, heat, and cold are examples of _____ stressors

myocardial infarction

When a part of the heart dies because of a lack of oxygen, it is known as:

false

When measuring blood pressure, the higher number is the diastolic reading and the lower number is the systolic reading. t/f

increase mental activity

When you encounter a stressor, the sympathetic nervous system regulates the body to:

masturbation can result in physical illness or sexual dysfunction

Which of the following is NOT true about masturbation?

All of the above: syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia

Which of the following is a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

autogenic training

Which of the following terms is defined as a relaxation technique that involves a sensation of heaviness, warmth, and tingling in the limbs?