Question 1

Today is the day your younger sister's first choice for college said she would get her acceptance (or rejection)  letter in the mail. It's 3:00 P.M. and the mail, which usually comes by noon, still hasn't been delivered. MOST likely your sister is experiencing

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A)  pressure.
B)  change.
C)  conflict.
D)  frustration.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Finding humor in a stressful situation ​

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A)  is a counterproductive way of reducing stress.
B)  ignores the reality of the situation and makes it difficult to combat stress.
C)  can help to reduce stress by promoting social support.
D)  is an irrational reaction to a serious situation that requires a rational response.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?

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A)  High levels of social support are associated with action-oriented, problem-focused coping responses.
B)  High levels of social support are associated with increased immune function.
C)  High levels of social support moderate or reduce the effects of stress.
D)  High levels of social support are associated with increased physical health.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

_____ therapy is an approach that focuses on altering clients' patterns of irrational thinking to reduce maladaptive emotions and behavior.

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The answer of _____ therapy is an approach that focuses...

Question 5

Minor stresses may be more strongly related to mental health than major stressful events, largely because ​

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A)  of the cumulative nature of stress.
B)  minor stresses lead to more intense physiological arousal than major stresses.
C)  we are much more intimately involved with minor stresses.
D)  we feel more out of control with minor stresses than we do with major stresses.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

All of the following characteristics are associated with Internet addiction EXCEPT

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A)  satisfaction with one's current technology.
B)  anger when one is prevented from going online.
C)  social isolation.
D)  reductions in work performance.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Stress affects the immune system by

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A)  increasing its activity, thus providing more protection from illness.
B)  altering its activity to defend against specific illnesses.
C)  reducing its activity initially, but then increasing its activity after an adjustment period.
D)  reducing its activity, thus causing the body to become more vulnerable to illness.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Current research suggests that it is MOST accurate to view the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)  as assessing changes

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A)  that relate to pressure and conflict.
B)  that relate to major life events.
C)  that relate to a wide variety of stressful experiences.
D)  of all varieties.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

In a stress reaction, the pituitary gland releases the hormone ACTH, which stimulates the

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A)  gonads.
B)  adrenal cortex.
C)  hypothalamus.
D)  medulla.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Winona has a ten-page term paper due first thing in the morning, and she still has over half the paper left to write. At the same time, her boyfriend is insisting that she come to his concert because he will be performing his first violin solo. She knows that she needs to work on the paper, but she also knows her boyfriend will be disappointed if she doesn't attend the concert. Winona is MOST likely feeling

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A)  pressure.
B)  frustration.
C)  vacillation.
D)  burnout.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

In times of stress, the sympathetic nervous system stimulates the _____, which then secretes _____.

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A)  adrenal medulla; catecholamine
B)  adrenal medulla; corticosteroids
C)  adrenal cortex; catecholamine
D)  adrenal cortex; corticosteroidsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a stressful situation that involves conflict? ​

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A)  You can't decide whether to go to Florida or Mexico for spring break.
B)  You're stuck behind a slow-moving car on a one-lane road.
C)  You have a term paper due the day after tomorrow that you haven't started yet.
D)  You just took out a large car loan.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is the MOST accurate conclusion one can draw about Type A behavior and the risk of coronary heart disease? ​

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A)  The Type A person is six times more likely to suffer from coronary heart disease than the Type B person.
B)  As it turns out, there is actually very little connection between stress and coronary heart disease.
C)  The Type A person is more resistant to coronary heart disease than the Type B person.
D)  The relationship between the two seems more modest than originally thought, with Type A behavior increasing coronary risk only for some.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Any circumstance that threatens or is perceived to threaten one's well-being is known as _____.

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The answer of Any circumstance that threatens or is perceived...

Question 15

Circumstances that threaten, or are perceived to threaten, one's well-being and tax one's coping abilities define ​

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A)  frustration.
B)  stress.
C)  pressure.
D)  conflict.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Physiological responses to stress occur via two major pathways through which the _____ conveys signals to the _____.

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A)  pituitary gland; endocrine system
B)  pituitary gland; autonomic nervous system
C)  hypothalamus; endocrine system
D)  hypothalamus; autonomic nervous systemE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an effect associated with recreational drug use?

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A)  Increased risk for cardiovascular disease
B)  Increased risk for sexual impotence
C)  Increased gastrointestinal problems
D)  Increased risk for neurological disordersE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

Leigh works as a tax accountant and has to complete complex worksheets for each of her clients. Adriana works in a factory where she performs a fairly simple visual inspection of the finished product. Assuming both Leigh and Adriana experienced a high level of arousal after hearing some distressing news, you should expect that

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A)  Leigh's performance will be impaired more than Adriana's performance.
B)  Adriana's performance will be impaired more than Leigh's performance.
C)  both Leigh and Adriana will show significant impairment in the performance of their respective jobs.
D)  neither Leigh nor Adriana will show any impairment in the performance of their respective jobs.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Every time Murray has a new idea at work, it is met with hostility from his manager. Eventually, he gives up trying to improve upon his work situation and resigns himself to being unappreciated. Murray is experiencing

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A)  reaction formation.
B)  self-indulgence.
C)  learned helplessness.
D)  constructive coping.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

As a task becomes more complex, the level of arousal associated with optimal task performance tends to _____.

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The answer of As a task becomes more complex, the...

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Every time Murray has a new idea at work, it is met with hostility from his manager. Eventually, he gives up trying to improve upon his work situation and resigns himself to being unappreciated. Murray is experiencing

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As a task becomes more complex, the level of arousal associated with optimal task performance tends to _____.

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Which of the following is NOT an effect associated with recreational drug use?

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In a stress reaction, the pituitary gland releases the hormone ACTH, which stimulates the

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In times of stress, the sympathetic nervous system stimulates the _, which then secretes _.

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Current research suggests that it is MOST accurate to view the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) as assessing changes

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Any circumstance that threatens or is perceived to threaten one's well-being is known as _____.

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Circumstances that threaten, or are perceived to threaten, one's well-being and tax one's coping abilities define

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All of the following characteristics are associated with Internet addiction EXCEPT

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Today is the day your younger sister's first choice for college said she would get her acceptance (or rejection) letter in the mail. It's 3:00 P.M. and the mail, which usually comes by noon, still hasn't been delivered. MOST likely your sister is experiencing

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Which of the following is an example of a stressful situation that involves conflict?

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_____ therapy is an approach that focuses on altering clients' patterns of irrational thinking to reduce maladaptive emotions and behavior.

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Which of the following is the MOST accurate conclusion one can draw about Type A behavior and the risk of coronary heart disease?

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Finding humor in a stressful situation

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Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?

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Minor stresses may be more strongly related to mental health than major stressful events, largely because

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Every time Murray has a new idea at work, it is met with hostility from his manager. Eventually, he gives up trying to improve upon his work situation and resigns himself to being unappreciated. Murray is experiencing

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As a task becomes more complex, the level of arousal associated with optimal task performance tends to _____.

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Which of the following is NOT an effect associated with recreational drug use?

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In times of stress, the sympathetic nervous system stimulates the _____, which then secretes _____.

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Current research suggests that it is MOST accurate to view the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) as assessing changes

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Any circumstance that threatens or is perceived to threaten one's well-being is known as _____.

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All of the following characteristics are associated with Internet addiction EXCEPT

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Today is the day your younger sister's first choice for college said she would get her acceptance (or rejection) letter in the mail. It's 3:00 P.M. and the mail, which usually comes by noon, still hasn't been delivered. MOST likely your sister is experiencing

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Which of the following is an example of a stressful situation that involves conflict? ​

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Which of the following is the MOST accurate conclusion one can draw about Type A behavior and the risk of coronary heart disease? ​

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Which of the following is the MOST accurate conclusion one can draw about Type A behavior and the risk of coronary heart disease?

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