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D (homeostasis) |
A state of physiological equilibrium is known as which of the following? A allostasis B distress C eustress D homeostasis |
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A (self-efficacy) |
Which of the following coping mechanisms is most important in determining how you experience stress? A self-efficacy B autonomy C eating D exercise |
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A (fight or flight) |
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 A fight-or-flight response. B distress. C eustress. D allostasis. |
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C (stressor) |
An event or circumstance to which the body tries to adapt is: A) eustress B) a fight-or-flight response C) a stressor D) a stress response |
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True |
Relaxation breathing increases oxygen levels in the blood. True False |
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True |
Nearly 30 percent of freshmen report feeling frequently overwhelmed by all they have to do. True False |
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c (Avoid overcommitment) |
Which of the following strategies is recommended as an effective way to manage your time? A Schedule periodic interruptions. B Avoid multitasking. C Avoid overcommitment. D Tackle large tasks during one time period. |
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D (Downshifting) |
Stepping back to a simpler life is known as A uncluttering. B purging. C coping. D downshifting. |
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C (Alarm) |
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? A action B resistance C alarm D assessment |
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True |
Compared with an unfit person, a physically fit person develops a milder stress response to any given stressor. True False |
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True |
According to current research, 18- to 20-year-olds need more than 8 hours of sleep a night. True False |
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True |
Stress is a significant contributor to cardiovascular disease mortality. True False |
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A (body establishes new level of homeostasis) |
Which of the following characterizes the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome? A body establishes new level of homeostasis B initiation of fight-or-flight response C body runs out of resources to successfully adapt D reduction of immunity |
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A (disturbed emotional state caused by event/circumstance) |
Stress can be described as A) disturbed emotional state caused by an event/circumstance B) remembering sad event that occurred in your past C) maintaining body’s normal physiological equilibrium in response to event D) viral infection |
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B (assessing the stressor) |
Changing your behavioral response to stress involves A continuing to respond in same way to stressor B assessing the stressor C ignoring the stressor D acquiring more possessions |
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B (high blood pressure) |
Allostatic load can lead to A a return to homeostasis. B high blood pressure. C eustress. D increased immunity. |
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D (exhaustion) |
Physiological damage, reduced immunity, and increased susceptibility to physical or mental illness are characteristic of which stage of general adaptation syndrome? A alarm B resistance C allostatic D exhaustion |
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A (responds to stress when homeostasis is disrupted) |
The general adaptation syndrome describes how the body A responds to stress when homeostasis is disrupted B transitions from an alert state to deep sleep C functions when fight-or-flight has been deactivated D maintains homeostasis through stressful situations |
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D (a stress response) |
A set of physical or emotional reactions following a stressful event or circumstance is A a stressor B a fight-or-flight response C eustress D a stress response |
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A (focus the mind and breathing) |
Stress relaxation techniques A focus the mind and breathing. B lower immunity. C tense the muscles. D increase cortisol levels. |
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B (distress) |
Which of the following is considered negative stress? A allostasis B distress C eustress D stress response |
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False |
Short-term stress generally depresses the immune system. True False |
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D (eustress) |
Stress from positive events or circumstances is A a stressor. B a fight-or-flight response. C distress. D eustress. |
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D (doing your workout about an hour before bedtime) |
Which of the following is likely to lead to poor sleep? A sleeping in a cool, ventilated room B avoiding caffeine in the evening C going to bed at a regular time every night D doing your workout about an hour before bedtime |
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True |
Stress effects on the hippocampus alter memory. True False |
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