Question 1

Which is an example of negative self-talk?

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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) C) and D)

Question 2

Endorphins are released during the fight-or-flight reaction to relieve pain in case of injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

With sustained stress,during what stage of the general adaptation syndrome does a new level of homeostasis occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm stage
B)  exhaustion stage
C)  fight-or-flight stage
D)  resistance stageE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

Those who exercise regularly have a milder physical stress response than non-exercisers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Chronic high blood pressure is a major cause of atherosclerosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

List at least six strategies for improving time-management skills.

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1. Prioritize tasks: Make a list of all ...

Question 7

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) All of the above

Question 8

Which is a definition of homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  a state in which vital functions of the body are increased
B)  a state in which vital functions of the body are maintained at a normal level
C)  a state in which vital functions of the body are decreased
D)  a state in which some body functions increase while others decreaseE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

The alarm stage of GAS is controlled by the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Define depression.List at least five symptoms of depression.

Accepted Answer

Depression is a mental health disorder c...

Question 12

Spiritual wellness is associated with greater coping skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A high allostatic load can be due to poor adaptation to common stressors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Stress triggered by unpleasant stressors is called eustress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When the body begins releasing endorphins,the heart rate accelerates and hearing and vision become more acute.What is the term for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  the fight-or-flight reaction
B)  homeostasis
C)  somatic nervous system reaction
D)  adaptive energy responseE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

What does the somatic nervous system manage?

Accepted Answer

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) B) and D)

Question 19

Which is a characteristic of depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of pleasure in usual activities
B)  autonomy
C)  increased social interaction
D)  loss of memoryE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The relaxation response signals your readiness for action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Stress

Stress triggered by unpleasant stressors is called eustress.

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A high allostatic load can be due to poor adaptation to common stressors.

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Which is an example of negative self-talk?

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Which is a characteristic of depression?

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

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With sustained stress,during what stage of the general adaptation syndrome does a new level of homeostasis occur?

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List at least six strategies for improving time-management skills.

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Which is a description of progressive relaxation?

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What does the somatic nervous system manage?

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Chronic high blood pressure is a major cause of atherosclerosis.

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The relaxation response signals your readiness for action.

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

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Define depression.List at least five symptoms of depression.

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Those who exercise regularly have a milder physical stress response than non-exercisers.

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Spiritual wellness is associated with greater coping skills.

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Endorphins are released during the fight-or-flight reaction to relieve pain in case of injury.

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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?

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When the body begins releasing endorphins,the heart rate accelerates and hearing and vision become more acute.What is the term for this?

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Which is a definition of homeostasis?

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The alarm stage of GAS is controlled by the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system.

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