Question 1

The fight-or-flight response prepares the body for physical action regardless of whether action is needed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The autonomic nervous system controls all the following,EXCEPT the

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A)  ability to digest food.
B)  speed of your heart rate.
C)  ability to write.
D)  ability to alter your blood pressure.

Question 3

Laughter may be the best medicine for stress because after a good laugh your

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A)  heart rate is increased.
B)  muscles are relaxed.
C)  blood pressure is increased.
D)  stress levels return to their pre-laughter level.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Homeostasis is the body's state of normalcy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding exercise and its ability to help manage stress?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Homeostasis

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A)  is a state of unmanaged stress.
B)  describes the body during the fight-or-flight reaction.
C)  is a state of normal "housekeeping" functions.
D)  is the response of the body to prolonged exposure to stressors.

Question 8

The stress response in the human being is triggered by a nonspecific agent called a stressor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Once the stressful situation ends,your parasympathetic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A)  increases heart rate.
B)  slows breathing.
C)  slows digestion
D)  increases perspiration.

Question 10

Careful planning and preparation can help make academic stressors more predictable and manageable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A helpful behavior in dealing with stressful situations is to

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A)  keep a mental log of past mistakes and errors as an instant reference.
B)  cultivate the ability to laugh at yourself.
C)  attempt to fulfill others' expectations.
D)  work hard so that you can play hard.

Question 12

Tom is very anxious about an upcoming exam.He has no appetite,is easily distracted,and has a headache.In what stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Tom?

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

Question 13

Which of the following nervous systems manages John's moves as he participates in a spinning exercise class?

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

Question 14

General exhaustion results when

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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.

Question 15

The physical response to a stressor has little variance in intensity from person to person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An individual with a Type C personality is characterized by

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

Question 17

During the stress response,the human adrenal glands release

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenocorticotropic hormone.
B)  epinephrine.
C)  endorphins.
D)  norepinephrine.

Question 18

Which of the following body reactions is characteristic of the stress response?

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A)  Your pupils constrict.
B)  Your blood pressure increases.
C)  Your digestion speeds up.
D)  Your heart rate decreases.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge

The autonomic nervous system controls all the following,EXCEPT the

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Laughter may be the best medicine for stress because after a good laugh your

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Careful planning and preparation can help make academic stressors more predictable and manageable.

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Tom is very anxious about an upcoming exam.He has no appetite,is easily distracted,and has a headache.In what stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Tom?

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

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding exercise and its ability to help manage stress?

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Which of the following nervous systems manages John's moves as he participates in a spinning exercise class?

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Homeostasis is the body's state of normalcy.

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General exhaustion results when

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The physical response to a stressor has little variance in intensity from person to person.

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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.

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

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Once the stressful situation ends,your parasympathetic nervous system

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Which of the following body reactions is characteristic of the stress response?

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A helpful behavior in dealing with stressful situations is to

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An individual with a Type C personality is characterized by

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Homeostasis

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The fight-or-flight response prepares the body for physical action regardless of whether action is needed.

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During the stress response,the human adrenal glands release

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The stress response in the human being is triggered by a nonspecific agent called a stressor.

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