Question 1

Which of the following is not an example of an effective response to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   overeating
B)   laughing
C)   talking
D)   meditating

Question 2

Which personality trait seems to enable people to deal more successfully with stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   hardiness
B)   excitability
C)   cynicism
D)   hostility

Question 3

Define the terms stressor, stress response, and stress. Give an example of a stressful situation, and explain how each term relates to the situation.

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A stressor is any event or situation tha...

Question 4

Which of the following best defines the term stress response?

Accepted Answer

A)   any physical or psychological event that produces stress
B)   the nonspecific response of the body to any demand
C)   the physical and emotional changes associated with stress
D)   an unpleasant stress state believed to cause illness

Question 5

Caffeine consumption is associated with lower levels of cortisol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which statement applies to regular exercise and its ability to help manage stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   Exercise reduces energy levels.
B)   Exercise enhances one's sense of general well-being.
C)   Exercise increases anxiety levels.
D)   Exercise enhances tension.

Question 7

Uncontrolled stress may lead to menstrual irregularities, impotence, and pregnancy complications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Lia has a hardy personality. How is she likely to react or respond to a stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lia will have an exaggerated stress response.
B)   Lia will view the stressor in a relaxed and contemplative way.
C)   Lia will feel hopeless and think she cannot handle the situation.
D)   Lia will view the stressor as a challenge and an opportunity to learn.

Question 9

What does the somatic nervous system manage?

Accepted Answer

A)   largely conscious actions
B)   emotions
C)   the fight-or-flight reaction
D)   hormone release

Question 10

The general adaptation syndrome (GAS)  theorizes that stress

Accepted Answer

A)   is always unpleasant.
B)   can be either eustress or distress.
C)   follows a very unpredictable pattern.
D)   is unrelated to disease.

Question 11

Stress can result from either negative or positive situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

With sustained stress, during what stage of the general adaptation syndrome does a new level of homeostasis occur?

Accepted Answer

A)   the alarm stage
B)   the exhaustion stage
C)   the fight-or-flight stage
D)   the resistance stage

Question 13

Which relaxation technique directly addresses muscle tension?

Accepted Answer

A)   progressive relaxation
B)   visualization
C)   meditation
D)   controlled breathing

Question 14

Which is the normal progression for the general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)   alarm, exhaustion, resistance
B)   exhaustion, alarm, resistance
C)   resistance, exhaustion, alarm
D)   alarm, resistance, exhaustion

Question 15

Which of the following is the best definition for the term stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)   any physical or psychological event that produces stress
B)   the nonspecific response of the body to any demand
C)   the physical and emotional changes associated with stress
D)   an unpleasant stress state believed to cause illness

Question 16

Which statement is true about depression and suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)   About 90% of people who commit suicide are depressed.
B)   Severe depression is linked to suicide.
C)   Treatments for depression are not highly effective.
D)   Talking about suicide is not a warning sign of suicide.

Question 17

Sleeping with fewer blankets in a cool room is beneficial for good sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Getting good light exposure in the hours after waking performs what function?

Accepted Answer

A)   It strengthens the circadian rhythm.
B)   It boosts melatonin production.
C)   It increases attentiveness.
D)   It lengthens the NREM sleep phase.

Question 19

Endorphins are released during the fight-or-flight reaction to relieve pain in case of injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Major life changes are more likely to cause stress-related illness in someone with a strong support network than in someone who is more of a loner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Stress can result from either negative or positive situations.

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Which relaxation technique directly addresses muscle tension?

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Caffeine consumption is associated with lower levels of cortisol.

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Getting good light exposure in the hours after waking performs what function?

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Uncontrolled stress may lead to menstrual irregularities, impotence, and pregnancy complications.

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Which personality trait seems to enable people to deal more successfully with stress?

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Which of the following best defines the term stress response?

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Lia has a hardy personality. How is she likely to react or respond to a stressor?

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Which is the normal progression for the general adaptation syndrome?

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The general adaptation syndrome (GAS) theorizes that stress

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Which statement applies to regular exercise and its ability to help manage stress?

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Sleeping with fewer blankets in a cool room is beneficial for good sleep.

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What does the somatic nervous system manage?

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With sustained stress, during what stage of the general adaptation syndrome does a new level of homeostasis occur?

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