Chapter 9 Health/Wellness

A primary source of stress is which of the following?

People living in crowded urban environments tend to experience the greatest stress from

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

When practicing progressive muscle relaxation, which part of the body should you start with?

An example of hypnosis would be

The simultaneous changes that occur in the body to maintain homeostasis are called

Biofeedback involves

Jeff is a hard-driving, competitive, perfectionist. His personality type is most likely

A state of physiological equilibrium is known as which of the following?

People living in rural areas tend to experience stress from

The long-term wear and tear on the body caused by the body's prolonged attempt to maintain equilibrium is known as

The region of the brain that releases hormones that first trigger the stress response is called the

Stress from positive events or circumstances is

Which of the following would be a likely source of eustress?

Physical activities that can best relieve feelings of stress and tension

According to a national survey of college students, which of the following represents the biggest impediment to academic success?

Research has suggested that meditation shifts brain activity away from the right prefrontal lobe. This area of the brain is associated with

An event or circumstance to which the body tries to adapt is

A set of physical or emotional reactions following a stressful event or circumstance is

Which of the following occurs as a result of the fight-or-flight response?

Which of the following is an example of a habit that fights the negative effects of stress?

Stress can be described as

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?

Which of the following is considered negative stress?

Epinephrine and norepinephrine secreted during the stress response target cells within the

Which of the following is likely to lead to poor sleep?

Psychologically hardy people are characterized by

Which of the following coping mechanisms is most important in determining how you experience stress?

In severe cases, an individual's response to stress may develop into

Relaxation breathing focuses on which muscles?

Decreasing stress related to performance demands involves

Cortisol is secreted by which bodily source?

The general adaptation syndrome describes how the body

Researcher's think that cortisol and cytokines damage a part of the brain known as the

Physiological damage, reduced immunity, and increased susceptibility to physical or mental illness are characteristic of which stage of general adaptation syndrome?

Which of the following is a good tip for avoiding financial stress?

The hormone secreted by the pituitary gland in response to stress is called

A state of stress-induced physical and mental exhaustion is known as

Which of the following is an action you can take to develop better mental skills for stress management?

Conflict is most likely to occur when we

The interpretation and evaluation of information provided to the brain by the senses is known as

Which of the following strategies is recommended as an effective way to manage your time?

Disruption of an individual's "normal" physiological state due to an event or circumstance is known as

Karen was almost finished with a research paper when her computer crashed. The computer malfunction would be considered

A stress management technique that identifies muscular tension and releases it one muscle group at a time is called

Which stressor is unique to international students?

The relationship between the mind's response to stress and the immune system's ability to function is collectively known as

A relaxation technique that teaches you to alter automatic physiological responses is

Stepping back to a simpler life is known as

Stress relaxation techniques

Which of the following has research shown to be a response elicited by prayer?

Allostatic load can lead to

An acute stress disorder caused by experiencing an extremely traumatic event is

Which step will most likely simplify your life?

Which of the following characterizes the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

Changing your behavioral response to stress involves

During the stress response, one of the primary functions of cortisol is to trigger the release of