Question 1

Which one of the following has NOT been linked to unmanaged stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological problems
B)  premature labour
C)  digestive problems
D)  glaucoma

Question 2

Peak concentrations of the levels of stress hormones in the bloodstream occur

Accepted Answer

A)  just before dinner.
B)  just after lunch.
C)  just before bedtime.
D)  during the final stages of sleep.

Question 3

New technologies can be

Accepted Answer

A)  time-savers.
B)  new sources of stress.
C)  new sources of lessening stress.
D)  all of the above.

Question 4

A stressful situation would be one an individual perceives as challenging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There is no link between cardiovascular heart disease and stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which neurotransmitter is used by the sympathetic nervous system to exert its actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  norepinephrine.
B)  acetylcholine.
C)  GABA.
D)  dopamine.

Question 7

List your top three stressors.Detail a plan to lessen each of these stressors using the methods detailed in this chapter.

Accepted Answer

My top three stressors are work deadline...

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

Insomnia,headaches,and digestive problems may be caused by uncontrolled stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research supports the regular use of marijuana as an effective stress management technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A person who suppresses anger and feels hopeless has characteristics of which personality type?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A
B)  Type B
C)  Type C
D)  Type D

Question 12

Stress has been found to contribute to which of the following psychological problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  depression
B)  post-traumatic stress disorder
C)  eating disorders
D)  All of the above

Question 13

Smiling can produce changes in the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The somatic nervous system is largely under conscious control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The type of resilience in which a person may react strongly to a stressor but returns to baseline functioning quickly afterwards is:

Accepted Answer

A)  nonreactive.
B)  reactive.
C)  homeostatiC.
D)  positive growth.

Question 16

Which of the following strategies would NOT help alleviate Sue's symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  ignoring the symptoms because they will go away with time
B)  learning and practicing muscle relaxation
C)  devising a study plan
D)  practice deep breathing exercise during stressful times

Question 17

The majority of migraine sufferers are

Accepted Answer

A)  men.
B)  women.
C)  teenagers.
D)  elderly.

Question 18

What percentage of postsecondary students report having at least one indicator of alcohol dependence?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 percent
B)  33 percent
C)  45 percent
D)  53 percent

Question 19

Carey would like to use meditation to help her manage her stress.Which of the following is likely to happen as a result of her use of this technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will help her tune out the world,temporarily removing sources of stress.
B)  It will help her rehearse upcoming events so that stress in her life will be reduced.
C)  It will help her to analyze the stressors in her life more effectively.
D)  It will help her visualize her tasks that need to be completely in a more efficient way.

Question 20

Describe how stress levels can affect the immune system,and give three examples of stress-related health problems that could result from changes in immune system functioning.

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Exam 3: Stress: the Constant Challenge

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Peak concentrations of the levels of stress hormones in the bloodstream occur

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

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Insomnia,headaches,and digestive problems may be caused by uncontrolled stress.

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The somatic nervous system is largely under conscious control.

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Research supports the regular use of marijuana as an effective stress management technique.

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Which of the following strategies would NOT help alleviate Sue's symptoms?

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The majority of migraine sufferers are

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Smiling can produce changes in the autonomic nervous system.

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There is no link between cardiovascular heart disease and stress.

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A stressful situation would be one an individual perceives as challenging.

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The type of resilience in which a person may react strongly to a stressor but returns to baseline functioning quickly afterwards is:

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Stress has been found to contribute to which of the following psychological problems?

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