Question 1

Stress responses are primarily emotional reactions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Tai chi can be an effective stress reducer as it

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A)  teaches students to remain calm and centered.
B)  is an excellent cardiovascular workout.
C)  aids the student in working against various stressors.
D)  is easily self-taught.

Question 3

Carrie constantly finds herself worrying about events that have not happened yet.As a result,she has trouble sleeping and experiences frequent headaches.Describe six cognitive techniques that she could use to help her cope with the stressors that greatly impact her life.Discuss the benefits of each technique,and explain why you have chosen each one.

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1. Mindfulness meditation: This techniqu...

Question 4

Being promoted to a longed-for but challenging job is an example of an event likely to cause distress rather than eustress.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which statement about people with hardy personalities is FALSE?

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A)  They view stressors as challenges.
B)  They tend to perceive fewer situations as stressful.
C)  They tend to believe their lives are controlled by outside factors.
D)  They have a commitment to their activities.

Question 6

An example of a resilient person would be

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A)  a low-income student graduating from college.
B)  a fit person completing a marathon.
C)  an intelligent person failing an exam.
D)  a person with a disability going undiagnoseD.

Question 7

People who work in rewarding "helping" professions,such as teachers and social workers,are less prone to burnout than are people in other types of professions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following systems are responsible for your body's physical response to stressors?

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A)  cardiovascular and respiratory
B)  nervous and endocrine
C)  digestive and lymph
D)  muscular and skeletal

Question 9

Which of the following influences the way in which an individual responds to stress?

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A)  cultural background
B)  past experiences
C)  personality type
D)  all of these

Question 10

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.

Question 11

The results of the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome may include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  maintenance of homeostasis.
B)  chronic illness.
C)  distorted perceptions.
D)  depression.

Question 12

Philip is attempting to deal with his stress.Which of the following would NOT be helpful?

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A)  thinking and acting constructively
B)  modifying his expectations to achievable levels
C)  trying to remember as much information as possible
D)  living in the present

Question 13

Which of the following has been linked to unmanaged stress?

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A)  menstrual irregularities
B)  nearsightedness
C)  impacted teeth
D)  glaucoma

Question 14

Unrealistic expectations are a type of _______________ stressor.

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal
B)  internal
C)  environmental
D)  social

Question 15

Which of the following statements regarding exercise and stress is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise enhances one's sense of general well-being.
B)  Exercise prevents the body from achieving homeostasis.
C)  Exercise reduces anxiety levels.
D)  Exercise expends built-up nervous energy.

Question 16

Smiling can produce changes in the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In terms of time-management strategies,which one of the following is NOT considered helpful for improving efficiency at completing tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  aiming for realistic goals
B)  writing down the goals
C)  memorizing the goals
D)  allowing extra time to achieve goals

Question 18

The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system

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A)  is responsible for mobilizing energy sources for use in a crisis.
B)  activates the endocrine system.
C)  is in control when one is frightened or angry.
D)  aids in digestion and promoting growth.

Question 19

There is no link between cardiovascular disease and stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The term stress refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  an unpleasant situation that disrupts normal activities of daily life.
B)  situations that can trigger physical and emotional reactions.
C)  a physical reaction to fright.
D)  a return to homeostasis.

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