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A primary source of stress is which of the following? |
-change |
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People living in crowded urban environments tend to experience the greatest stress from |
the high cost of living |
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The physiological reaction induced by nervous and hormonal signals that readies the heart, muscles, and other organs and systems in ways that promote survival is called |
fight-or-flight response |
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When practicing progressive muscle relaxation, which part of the body should you start with? |
feet |
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An example of hypnosis would be |
implanting a suggestion to lessen one’s phobia of snakes |
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The simultaneous changes that occur in the body to maintain homeostasis are called |
Allostasis |
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Biofeedback involves |
monitoring physical stress responses |
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Jeff is a hard-driving, competitive, perfectionist. His personality type is most likely |
Type A |
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A state of physiological equilibrium is known as which of the following? |
Homeostasis |
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People living in rural areas tend to experience stress from |
limited employment opportunities |
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The long-term wear and tear on the body caused by the body’s prolonged attempt to maintain equilibrium is known as |
allostatic load |
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The region of the brain that releases hormones that first trigger the stress response is called the |
hypothalamus |
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Stress from positive events or circumstances is |
eustress |
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Which of the following would be a likely source of eustress? |
Entering college |
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Physical activities that can best relieve feelings of stress and tension |
are fun |
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According to a national survey of college students, which of the following represents the biggest impediment to academic success? |
stress |
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Research has suggested that meditation shifts brain activity away from the right prefrontal lobe. This area of the brain is associated with |
anger |
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An event or circumstance to which the body tries to adapt is |
Stressor |
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A set of physical or emotional reactions following a stressful event or circumstance is |
a stress response |
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Which of the following occurs as a result of the fight-or-flight response? |
increase in respiration |
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Which of the following is an example of a habit that fights the negative effects of stress? |
sleeping in a cool, dark room |
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Stress can be described as |
a disturbed emotional state experienced due to an event or circumstance |
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Sarah narrowly avoided a traffic accident and is experiencing rapid heart rate and other symptoms of the fight-or-flight stress response. Based on her physical and emotional state, Sarah is in which stage of the general adaptation syndrome? |
alarm |
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Which of the following is considered negative stress? |
distress |
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Epinephrine and norepinephrine secreted during the stress response target cells within the |
heart |
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Which of the following is likely to lead to poor sleep? |
taking frequent naps |
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Psychologically hardy people are characterized by |
-personal control |
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Which of the following coping mechanisms is most important in determining how you experience stress? |
self-efficacy |
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In severe cases, an individual’s response to stress may develop into |
post-traumatic stress disorder. |
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Relaxation breathing focuses on which muscles? |
abdominal |
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Decreasing stress related to performance demands involves |
setting priorities |
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Cortisol is secreted by which bodily source? |
adrenal glands |
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The general adaptation syndrome describes how the body |
responds to stress when homeostasis is disrupted. |
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Researcher’s think that cortisol and cytokines damage a part of the brain known as the |
hippocampus |
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Physiological damage, reduced immunity, and increased susceptibility to physical or mental illness are characteristic of which stage of general adaptation syndrome? |
exhaustion |
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Which of the following is a good tip for avoiding financial stress? |
use on-line banking to avoid late fees |
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The hormone secreted by the pituitary gland in response to stress is called |
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) |
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A state of stress-induced physical and mental exhaustion is known as |
burnout |
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Which of the following is an action you can take to develop better mental skills for stress management? |
worrying constructively |
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Conflict is most likely to occur when we |
have to choose between competing motives |
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The interpretation and evaluation of information provided to the brain by the senses is known as |
appraisal |
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Which of the following strategies is recommended as an effective way to manage your time? |
avoid overcommitment |
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Disruption of an individual’s "normal" physiological state due to an event or circumstance is known as |
stress |
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Karen was almost finished with a research paper when her computer crashed. The computer malfunction would be considered |
a stressor |
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A stress management technique that identifies muscular tension and releases it one muscle group at a time is called |
progressive muscle relaxation |
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Which stressor is unique to international students? |
language barrier |
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The relationship between the mind’s response to stress and the immune system’s ability to function is collectively known as |
psychoneuroimmunology |
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A relaxation technique that teaches you to alter automatic physiological responses is |
biofeedback |
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Stepping back to a simpler life is known as |
downshifting |
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Stress relaxation techniques |
focus the mind and breathing |
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Which of the following has research shown to be a response elicited by prayer? |
increased immune response |
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Allostatic load can lead to |
high blood pressure |
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An acute stress disorder caused by experiencing an extremely traumatic event is |
post-traumatic stress disorder |
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Which step will most likely simplify your life? |
learning to say no |
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Which of the following characterizes the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome? |
the body establishing a new level of homeostasis |
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Changing your behavioral response to stress involves |
assessing the stressor |
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During the stress response, one of the primary functions of cortisol is to trigger the release of |
glucose |
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