Question 1

People living under stressful conditions tend to get sick more often than they would otherwise. How do researchers in psychoneuroimmunology explain this phenomenon?

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A)   The stress response reduces immune system functioning, thus making us more vulnerable to diseases.
B)   The stress response in the long run leads to a lowering of the heart rate, which makes the heart inefficient.
C)   The stress response makes muscles stronger, which places a greater burden on the heart and respiratory systems.
D)   The body tends to adapt to the constant call for the stress response and, thus, future responses are not as strong as before.
E)   This phenomenon has eluded explanation in the clinical research to date.

Question 2

The term hassles refers to

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A)   minor health problems that cause a person to miss at least one day of work.
B)   personal limitations that make it impossible for someone to pursue a desired goal.
C)   the necessity to interact with persons we dislike in order to obtain our goals.
D)   minor annoyances of everyday life.
E)   external stressors that have a positive health effect on an individual.

Question 3

Name the three stages of Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome.

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an alarm reaction, a...

Question 4

After suffering a sexual assault, Kathy feels a psychic numbness, she has some memory and sleep problems, and she has difficulty concentrating. Kathy is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)   general adaptation syndrome.
B)   posttraumatic stress disorder.
C)   Stockholm Syndrome.
D)   learned helplessness.
E)   denial.

Question 5

Actively working to change our thoughts about stress and how we appraise stressors are both components of

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A)   cognitive restructuring.
B)   tangible support.
C)   primary appraisal.
D)   rationalization.
E)   subjective well-being.

Question 6

Greg has a Type A personality, and he just had a heart attack. He is most likely to

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A)   die three days later.
B)   resist his doctor's advice.
C)   be helped by stress-management therapy.
D)   change his personality.
E)   drink more alcohol and eat more red meat.

Question 7

Spilling coffee on your new pants, getting stuck in traffic, and other minor irritations are examples of the stressors known as __________.

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The answer of Spilling coffee on your new pants, getting...

Question 8

Events that cause a stress reaction are referred to as

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A)   hassles.
B)   catastrophies.
C)   eustresses.
D)   stressors.
E)   MLEs.

Question 9

________ is a steroid produced by the fight-or-flight response.

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A)   Testosterone
B)   Progesterone
C)   Estrogen
D)   Cortisol
E)   Oxytocin

Question 10

Stress has been shown to put people at a higher risk for

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A)   unplanned pregnancy.
B)   heart attack and stroke.
C)   promotions at work.
D)   schizophrenia.
E)   constructive decision-making.

Question 11

________ refers to the capacity to adapt and achieve well-being in spite of serious threats to development.

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A)   Learned happiness
B)   Joviality
C)   Sociability
D)   Resilience
E)   Positivism

Question 12

________ involves relieving emotional pressure either directly or indirectly.

Accepted Answer

A)   Venting
B)   Catharsis
C)   Ego defense strategies
D)   Social support
E)   Accommodation

Question 13

This is a state of exhaustion experienced by medical and psychological professionals, as well as caregivers, which leaves the individual feeling stressed, numb, or indifferent.

Accepted Answer

A)   compassion non-adherence
B)   compassion fatigue
C)   a Type-A behavior pattern
D)   burnout
E)   a catastrophic stressor

Question 14

________ is the physical and mental response that a person has to a stressor.

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The answer of ________ is the physical and mental response...

Question 15

________ is the study of how mental processes influence the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A)   Stress and coping
B)   Health psychology
C)   Psycho-neuroimmunology
D)   Hardiness
E)   Reappraisal

Question 16

Some nursing homes rob patients of individual responsibility, resulting in them suffering from what?

Accepted Answer

learned he...

Question 17

A formerly dedicated physician who has lost her sense of caring and concern for her patients would be experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)   patient non-adherence.
B)   posttraumatic stress disorder.
C)   a Type-A behavior pattern.
D)   burnout.
E)   a catastrophic stressor.

Question 18

According to Holmes and Rahe, a person with a higher score on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale is more likely than are people with lower scores to have what kind of experience in the near future?

Accepted Answer

A)   more frequent changes of job
B)   a divorce
C)   commission of a crime
D)   a stress reaction to life events
E)   getting into an automobile accident

Question 19

________ refers to the physical and mental response to a challenging or threatening situation.

Accepted Answer

A)   Appraisal
B)   Stress
C)   Strain
D)   Burnout
E)   Lability

Question 20

These types of programs typically offer group sessions to trauma survivors with 72 hours of the traumatic event:

Accepted Answer

A)   MMPI
B)   TAT
C)   CISD
D)   DSM
E)   OCEAN

Exam 14: From Stress to Health and Well-Being

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Name the three stages of Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome.

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________ refers to the physical and mental response to a challenging or threatening situation.

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________ refers to the capacity to adapt and achieve well-being in spite of serious threats to development.

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________ is a steroid produced by the fight-or-flight response.

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________ involves relieving emotional pressure either directly or indirectly.

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