Question 1

What does the somatic nervous system manage?

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A)   conscious actions
B)   emotions
C)   the fight-or-flight reaction to a stressor
D)   hormones released in response to a stressorE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which nervous systems is involved in deciding to go for a walk to cope with stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   autonomic
B)   sympathetic
C)   parasympathetic
D)   somaticE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Define depression.List at least five symptoms of depression.

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Question 4

Major life changes are more likely to cause stress-related illness in someone with a strong support network compared with someone who is more of a loner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The relaxation response signals your readiness for action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

People with a Type A personality tend to be stress-resistant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which stressor may result from poor time management?

Accepted Answer

A)   under commitment
B)   boredom
C)   loneliness
D)   procrastinationE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which statement describes people with hardy personalities?

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A)   They have a strong external locus of control.
B)   They have more intense reactions to stressors.
C)   They view stressors as challenges.
D)   They do not feel in control of their lives.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which is a good strategy for overcoming insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A)   sleep in on weekends
B)   not eat a meal or snack for at least 2 hours before bedtime
C)   drink an alcoholic beverage at bedtime to help you relax
D)   use your bed only for sleeping and not for eating, reading, or watching televisionE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which time-management strategy does the text recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)   Try doing things yourself rather than delegating
B)   Say no when necessary
C)   Cut back on sleep to make more time
D)   Use caffeine to increase your efficiencyE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which is an example of a stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)   sweating palms
B)   getting a flat tire
C)   release of endorphins
D)   flushed faceE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which is an example of negative self-talk?

Accepted Answer

A)   "I wonder why my boss wants to see me. I guess I'll just have to wait and see."
B)   "I'll have to start working on my next paper earlier, so I can do a better job."
C)   "I won the speech contest, but none of the other speakers were very good."
D)   "Too bad I missed that one problem, but overall I did pretty well on this test."E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which body functions increase during the fight-or-flight reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)   slow-twitch muscles
B)   cognitive dissonance
C)   digestion
D)   blood sugar levelsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which is true of the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

A)   It affects body functions through the release of hormones.
B)   It controls body functions through effective responses.
C)   It is a combination of autonomic and somatic nerves.
D)   It is a combination of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

In today's world,stress is an everyday occurrence.List four categories of stressors,and explain why these cause stress.For each,give two concrete suggestions for coping.

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The four categories of stressors are:

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Question 16

How is stress best defined?

Accepted Answer

A)   a physical response to an unpleasant event
B)   the physical and emotional state associated with the stress response
C)   perception of one's circumstances
D)   adaptation to an event, perceived or realE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Which is a description of progressive relaxation?

Accepted Answer

A)   a cognitive exercise
B)   a form of intellectual development
C)   an activity alternating muscle tension and relaxation
D)   a specialized form of cardiorespiratory endurance trainingE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Define the relaxation response,and provide a detailed description of at least two techniques that can elicit the response.

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Question 19

Which personality trait seems to enable people to deal more successfully with stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   hardiness
B)   excitability
C)   cynicism
D)   hostilityE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Tom is very anxious about an upcoming exam.He has no appetite,is easily distracted,and has a headache.What stage of GAS is Tom in?

Accepted Answer

A)   alarm stage
B)   acceleration stage
C)   resistance stage
D)   exhaustion stageE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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