Question 1

Individuals with psychological hardiness view stressors as opportunities for growth.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A counterproductive coping strategy is alcohol use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The first step in creating a personal plan for managing stress is to

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A)  design your plan.
B)  identify your stressors.
C)  seek professional help.
D)  investigate support groups.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The somatic nervous system manages

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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 stressor.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Acts of violence,industrial accidents,and intrusive noises are examples of

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A)  external stressors.
B)  social stressors.
C)  internal stressors.
D)  environmental stressors.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)is the study of the relationship between one's mental health and immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Situation
Sue has been attending college for about a month.During the past week,she has been having trouble sleeping,experiencing headaches,and is having trouble concentrating,especially when she has an upcoming test.
-Sue most likely is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  eustress.
B)  test anxiety.
C)  depression.
D)  burnout.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following stress management techniques emphasizes the use of breathing,stretching,and balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  meditation
B)  hatha yoga
C)  visualization
D)  progressive relaxationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Regular physical activity trains your body to return to homeostasis more quickly after a stressful situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

GAS is an acronym for

Accepted Answer

A)  genetically alleviated stress.
B)  growth adjustment of stress.
C)  general adaptation syndrome.
D)  general acceleration due to stress.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

A stressful situation would be one an individual perceives as challenging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive events are less stressful than negative events.
B)  The college years are often one of the most stressful periods of a person's life.
C)  Changes in one's life are significant stressors.
D)  Financial problems are significant stressors.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

The culturally expected pattern of behaviors and attitudes based on one's gender is known as gender role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The more intense an emotional response to a stressor,the __________ the physical response will be.

Accepted Answer

A)  weaker
B)  stronger
C)  a or b
D)  It makes no difference.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The three basic types of resiliency center on how individuals respond to stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Exercise can

Accepted Answer

A)  increase your blood pressure.
B)  become another stressor in a highly stressed life.
C)  improve your sense of wellness.
D)  B and CE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The majority of migraine sufferers are

Accepted Answer

A)  men.
B)  women.
C)  teenagers.
D)  elderly.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

During the stress response,which of the following changes occurs throughout the body as a result of epinephrine being released?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your hearing and vision become more acute.
B)  Your air passages dilate and allow more air into the lungs.
C)  Your liver releases more sugar into the blood.
D)  Your hearing and vision become more acute,and your air passages dilate and allow more air into the lungs.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Which one of the following is a stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)  bad grade
B)  sweaty palms
C)  rapid pulse
D)  high feverE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge

A counterproductive coping strategy is alcohol use.

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The first step in creating a personal plan for managing stress is to

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GAS is an acronym for

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Individuals with psychological hardiness view stressors as opportunities for growth.

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The majority of migraine sufferers are

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Regular physical activity trains your body to return to homeostasis more quickly after a stressful situation.

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The three basic types of resiliency center on how individuals respond to stress.

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Situation Sue has been attending college for about a month.During the past week,she has been having trouble sleeping,experiencing headaches,and is having trouble concentrating,especially when she has an upcoming test. -Sue most likely is experiencing

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The culturally expected pattern of behaviors and attitudes based on one's gender is known as gender role.

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Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)is the study of the relationship between one's mental health and immune system.

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The somatic nervous system manages

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Acts of violence,industrial accidents,and intrusive noises are examples of

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During the stress response,which of the following changes occurs throughout the body as a result of epinephrine being released?

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Which of the following stress management techniques emphasizes the use of breathing,stretching,and balance?

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Which one of the following is a stressor?

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The more intense an emotional response to a stressor,the __________ the physical response will be.

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Exercise can

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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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A stressful situation would be one an individual perceives as challenging.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding stress?

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