Question 1

The physical responses to a stressor are remarkably consistent from person to person.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Support groups are typically organized around particular

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A)  issues or problems.
B)  cognitive techniques.
C)  relaxation techniques.
D)  methods of time management.

Question 3

Studies have shown that married people live longer than single people (including those who are divorced,widowed,or never married).

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The fight-or-flight reaction occurs during which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

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

Question 5

Stress responses are primarily emotional reactions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Biofeedback helps people reduce stress by

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A)  removing the internal and external stressors in their lives.
B)  cleansing the body of toxins.
C)  increasing their muscle strength and flexibility.
D)  making them more aware of their physiological functions.

Question 7

Continuous,loud background music is an example of a social stressor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The autonomic nervous system directly controls all the following EXCEPT the

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A)  ability to digest food.
B)  speed of your heart rate.
C)  voluntary muscle movement.
D)  level of your blood pressure.

Question 9

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 10

Which of the following are common sources of stress for most college students?

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A)  academics and time management
B)  children and pets
C)  laundry and dishes
D)  involvements in political causes

Question 11

Type B personalities tend to be schedule driven,competitive,and even hostile.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 12

Eustress

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A)  is stress triggered by something pleasant but challenging.
B)  is stress triggered by something considered to be a hindrance.
C)  does not trigger the stress response.
D)  is stress triggered by the lack of challenges or stimulations.

Question 13

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All of these are considered counterproductive coping strategies EXCEPT

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A)  tobacco use.
B)  drug abuse.
C)  multivitamin use.
D)  alcohol use.

Question 15

Julio likes to watch television to relax,but he often spends more time doing so than he intends.Now he has a big paper to write that is due tomorrow.How should he handle his television watching?

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A)  Limit his television break to 5-10 minutes.
B)  Avoid turning on the television.
C)  Watch just a few shows when he needs a break.
D)  Surf the Internet for a few minutes instead.

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. C

Question 17

Which one of the following is a cognitive technique for stress management?

Accepted Answer

A)  progressive relaxation
B)  limiting mental problem-solving
C)  cultivating higher expectations
D)  thinking constructively

Question 18

Which one of the following is a stressor?

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A)  a bad grade
B)  sweaty palms
C)  a rapid pulse
D)  high fever

Question 19

Explain how overcommitment,procrastination,and boredom negatively impact time management.Identify and explain at least two strategies for dealing with each of these issues and managing time more effectively.

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Question 20

One 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.

Exam 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge

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Support groups are typically organized around particular

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Studies have shown that married people live longer than single people (including those who are divorced,widowed,or never married).

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The fight-or-flight reaction occurs during which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

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Stress responses are primarily emotional reactions.

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Biofeedback helps people reduce stress by

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Continuous,loud background music is an example of a social stressor.

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The autonomic nervous system directly controls all the following EXCEPT the

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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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Which of the following are common sources of stress for most college students?

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Type B personalities tend to be schedule driven,competitive,and even hostile.

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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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Julio likes to watch television to relax,but he often spends more time doing so than he intends.Now he has a big paper to write that is due tomorrow.How should he handle his television watching?

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An individual with a Type C personality is characterized by

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Which one of the following is a stressor?

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