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The primary male hormone responsible for many masculine traits is:


A) oxytocin.
B) estrogen.
C) testosterone.
D) glucagon.

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Which one of the following is NOT a cognitive technique for stress management?


A) solving problems
B) setting moderate expectations
C) maintaining positivity
D) using imagery

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Regular physical activity trains your body to return to homeostasis more quickly after a stressful situation.

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Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)is the study of the relationship between one's mental health and immune system.

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Effective behavioural responses to stressors include all of the following,EXCEPT:


A) talking.
B) hostility.
C) laughter.
D) exercising.

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Daily hassles such as misplacing your car keys are often greater sources of stress than major life changes.

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The general adaptation syndrome is believed to be a universal and predictable response pattern to all stressors.

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Caffeine consumption is associated with lower levels of cortisol.

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Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding the relaxation response?


A) Metabolism and oxygen consumption are reduced.
B) Brain waves shift from an alert beta rhythm to a relaxed alpha rhythm.
C) Blood flow to the brain and skin is reduced.
D) You may feel an overall warmth and quiet mental alertness.

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The sum of cognitive,behavioural,and emotional tendencies refers to one's


A) personality.
B) wellness.
C) happiness.
D) ability to succeed in life.

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The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is activated when a person is exposed to a stressor is the _______________ nervous system.


A) central
B) somatic
C) parasympathetic
D) sympathetic

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The long-term wear and tear of the stress response has been termed


A) eustress.
B) distress.
C) homeostasis.
D) the allostatic loaD.

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General exhaustion results when


A) the fight-or-flight reaction is resolved.
B) stress-related hormones are secreted.
C) distress occurs.
D) a stressor persists over a long period of time.

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Which of the following may reduce the stress response by promoting activity of the parasympathetic nervous system?


A) proteins
B) carbohydrates
C) fats
D) water

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Lack of sleep can cause an increase in the level of stress hormones.

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Common emotional responses to stressors include all of the following,EXCEPT:


A) fear.
B) anxiety.
C) depression.
D) talking.

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An individual with a Type B personality is characterized by


A) having a greater tolerance of others.
B) few social contacts.
C) having difficulty expressing emotions.
D) being controlling.

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Which one of the following is NOT a stage of the general adaptation syndrome?


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

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List and explain the three common factors that negatively impact time management.Give three characteristics that are representative of each factor and at least two strategies for managing time more effectively.

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Approximately _____________ of Canadians use television,alcohol,cigarettes,or food as coping devices against stress.


A) less than 25 percent
B) 25 to 45 percent
C) 45 to 65 percent
D) more than 65 percent

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