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During the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome, ________.


A) the central and somatic systems are activated
B) synaptic activity and the somatic nervous system activate to send messages from the CNS to muscles
C) the sympathetic nervous system is activated and the adrenal glands release hormones
D) neurotransmitter levels and the central nervous system are activated

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Cassie spends all of her time thinking about the things she has done wrong. She replays negative events over and over in her mind. As a result, Cassie is suffering from depression. This is caused by the process known as


A) rumination.
B) remembering.
C) confusion.
D) pessimism.

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Corticosteroids are stress hormones that


A) calm the body when facing a stressful situation.
B) interfere with the body's ability to function during stressful events.
C) stimulate nervous breakdowns.
D) activate the body and prepare it to respond to stressful circumstances.

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Stacie is interested in researching the effects of catharsis on health. What will she likely find in the literature?


A) Yelling, punching pillows, and throwing balls significantly reduce long-term stress.
B) Catharsis can be harmful when it reinforces a sense of helplessness.
C) Catharsis can be harmful when it involves problem solving and/or constructive means to make the stressful situation "right".
D) Catharsis has been found to be universally negative, as it has physical effects that promote aggression, hostility, and anger.

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Tad seems to thrive when faced with difficult challenges and usually feels in control of his life. He would probably be labelled a ________ personality.


A) stressed
B) Type B
C) Type C
D) hardy

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After the initial physical reaction to a stressor, Sonya enters the second stage of Selye's general adaptation syndrome. This stage is known as ________.

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Selye studied the effect of stress. He argued that we are sensitive to the environment and tend to kick into high gear in response to stressful situations. According to Selye, when Janice experiences a physical reaction in response to an upcoming exam, her pattern of responding to stress is called ________.

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Disclosing painful feelings is known as ________.


A) liberation
B) releasing
C) debriefing
D) catharsis

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What is the correct sequence of stages in the general adaptation syndrome?


A) Resistance, alarm, exhaustion
B) Exhaustion, resistance, alarm
C) Alarm, exhaustion, resistance
D) Alarm, resistance, exhaustion

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The following factors impact on an individual's ability to effectively deal with stress.


A) Hardiness, optimism, and spirituality
B) Optimism, rumination, and control
C) Hardiness, commitment, and avoidance
D) Rumination, avoidance, and obsession

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Working a second job to pay off your credit card bills is an example of ________.


A) problem-focused coping
B) emotion-focused coping
C) distraction
D) reappraisal

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The term "fight-or-flight response" was coined by American psychologist ________.


A) William James
B) Walter Cannon
C) Francis Sumner
D) Mary Carver

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The field of ________ studies the effects of psychological factors such as stress, emotions, thinking, and behaviour on the immune system.


A) social psychology
B) organic medicine
C) psychoneuroimmunology
D) interactive psychology

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Adams believes that illnesses are caused by a variety of factors. He believes that heart disease is caused by a combination of genetics, lifestyle, social support, and everyday stress. Dr Adams takes the ________ view of medicines.

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Discuss three of the four health tips given in the chapter. Include the benefits and implications of each tip.

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Jayci lost her husband, daughter, and home in a widespread wildfire in California. To overcome this ordeal, she turned to old friends and support groups set up in the community for emotional comfort, information, companionship, advice, and financial assistance. This relationship is known as


A) coping.
B) camaraderie.
C) networking.
D) social support.

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David Holmes and colleagues developed the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) to measure change due to ________.


A) natural disasters
B) major life events
C) social difficulties
D) negative life events

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Emotion-focused coping is most beneficial when events are ________ under our control.

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According to Selye, we go through three stages in reaction to stress. Excitement of the autonomic nervous system, release of stress hormones, and physical symptoms of anxiety are part of the ________ stage.

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