Chapter 3 example #28670

29 October 2023
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an example of an event likely to be associated with distress is
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bouncing several checks
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as Joe prepares to spar with a taekwondo opponent, his heart rate and respiration rate increase. these are indicators that which brand of the nervous system has been activited
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sympathetic
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chronic stress has a strong connection to all of the following medical conditions except
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hearing loss
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of the following choices, the best example of conflict is
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wanting to go out with friends, but needing to study
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the physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is
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homeostasis
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to replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful
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getting more sleep and "down time"
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which of the following is true about stress
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stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges
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which of the following situations might contribute to impaired immune function
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your grandmother moves in with your family after being hospitalized due to a stroke
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which of the following forms of stress management also improves flexibility
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yoga
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you've misplaced your cell phone and you're already late for class. which type of stressor is this
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hassle
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a pop quiz in class is an example of
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a stressor
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a sense of being overwhelmed by perceived obligations to stay connected online is
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technostress
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Brian is considered a type A personality by his friends because of his history of "road rage" and extreme competitiveness. all of the following put him at increased risk for cardiovascular disease except
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his upbeat, glass-half-full approach to life
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Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark, curving road. she felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths. This is an example of a(n)
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adaptive response
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college freshmen living away from home for the first time may face a variety of conflicts due to differences between their own values and beliefs and those of
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their parents and new people they encounter
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cortisol contributes to weight gain by
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increasing hunger and activating fat storage enzymes
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David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. this most likely caused his to experience
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the flight-or-fight response
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downshifting refers to the process of
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taking step to simplify one's life
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exercise reduces stress primarily by
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increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones
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hearing a piercing scream late at night while walking on a campus path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome
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alarm
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Jade's heart races and she cannot think of anything to say when the cute guy in class sits next to her. this is an example of
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the stress response
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meditation has been proven effective in managing stress. which of the following is not true about meditation
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there is only one meditation style that is considered effective.
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research has shown that laughter results in all of the following except
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increased risk of heart disease
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research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress
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impairs the immune response
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stress can have positive health effects
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true
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stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. these are most closely associated with an increased risk for
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cardiovascular disease
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stress management consists of
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finding balance and developing coping strategies
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the part of the brain involved in controlling the body's overall reaction to stress is the
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hypothalamus
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the primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is
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epinephrine
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the stress hormone cortisol plays a major role during the stress response in
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mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs
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to manage stress, the first step is to
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identify and assess the stressors in your life
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when acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals
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your memory may be impared
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when we are forced to choose between two or more competing desires, motives, behaviors, or impulses, which process is occurring
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conflict
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which of the following statements best describes self-esteem
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self-esteem has to do with one's confidence and self-satisfaction
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which of the following characteristics of a type a personality have been determined to most increase the risk for heart disease
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having a tendency toward anger, distrust, and cynicism
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which of the following is most likely to cause eustress instead of distress
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an impending promotion
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which of the following hormones might contribute to the "freshman 15" - the tendency to gain about 15 pounds during the first year of college
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cortisol
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which of the following forms of stress management originated as a form of self-defense
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tai chi
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which of the following best describes a type c personality
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stoic
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you eat an entire box of cookies the night before you attend a weight watchers meeting. this is an example of
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inconsistent goals and behavior