Question 1

List your top three stressors. Detail a plan to lessen each of these stressors using the methods detailed in this chapter.

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My top three stressors are work deadline...

Question 2

The physical response to taking a final exam varies in intensity from student to student.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The study of the interactions among the nervous system, the endocrine system, and the immune system is called:

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A)   thanatology.
B)   psychoneuroimmunity.
C)   gerontology.
D)   psychology.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

All of the following may result from the fight-or-flight response, EXCEPT:

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A)   increased blood sugar.
B)   increased saliva secretion.
C)   decreased digestion.
D)   decreased pancreatic secretions.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

An individual with a Type D personality is characterized by

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A)   having a greater tolerance of others.
B)   avoiding social contact with others.
C)   having difficulty expressing emotions.
D)   being controlling.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Laughing is an effective behavioural response to stress.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

People with Type C personalities tend to have no difficulty expressing emotion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system initiates the stress response.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which one of the following characteristics is most closely associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease?

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A)   hostility
B)   excitability
C)   lack of purpose
D)   procrastinationE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Shauna expects all of the following to happen when she is stressed, EXCEPT:

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A)   an increase in heart rate.
B)   a dilation of her blood vessels.
C)   an increase in blood pressure.
D)   an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

All of the following are a result of kindness EXCEPT:

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A)   longevity.
B)   improved mood.
C)   decreased mental health.
D)   improved physical health.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

GAS is an acronym for

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A)   genetically alleviated stress.
B)   growth adjustment of stress.
C)   general adaptation syndrome.
D)   general acceleration due to stress.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following nervous systems manages John's moves as he participates in a spinning exercise class?

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A)   autonomic
B)   sympathetic
C)   parasympathetic
D)   somaticE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system

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A)   is responsible for mobilizing energy sources for use in a crisis.
B)   activates the endocrine system.
C)   is in control when one is frightened or angry.
D)   aids in digestion and promoting growth.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following does NOT occur during non-rapid eye movement sleep?

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A)   blood pressure drops
B)   body temperature rises
C)   growth hormone is released
D)   brain wave patterns become slow and even.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Carey would like to use meditation to help her manage her stress. Which of the following is likely to happen as a result of her use of this technique?

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A)   It will help her tune out the world, temporarily removing sources of stress.
B)   It will help her rehearse upcoming events so that stress in her life will be reduced.
C)   It will help her to analyze the stressors in her life more effectively.
D)   It will help her visualize her tasks that need to be completely in a more efficient way.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)  is the study of the interaction among all the following systems, EXCEPT the _______________ system.

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A)   nervous
B)   endocrine
C)   immune
D)   respiratoryE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which one of the following is NOT a cognitive technique for stress management?

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A)   solving problems
B)   setting moderate expectations
C)   maintaining positivity
D)   using imageryE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

General exhaustion results when

Accepted Answer

A)   the fight-or-flight reaction is resolved.
B)   stress-related hormones are secreted.
C)   distress occurs.
D)   a stressor persists over a long period of time.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

There is very little research linking stress to psychological problems such as depression and panic attacks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Laughing is an effective behavioural response to stress.

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The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system initiates the stress response.

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Which of the following does NOT occur during non-rapid eye movement sleep?

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All of the following may result from the fight-or-flight response, EXCEPT:

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Which one of the following characteristics is most closely associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease?

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