Health & Wellness Ch. 10

Stress can be the result of a. negative situations. b. pleasurable challenges. c. achievement of goals. d. all of these

Which of the following is an example of a stressor? a. sweating palms b. getting a flat tire c. release of endorphins d. flushed face

The term stressor is best defined as a. any physical or psychological event that produces stress. b. the nonspecific response of the body to any demand. c. the physical and emotional changes associated with stress. d. an unpleasant stress state believed to cause illness.

The term stress response is best defined as a. any physical or psychological event that produces stress. b. the nonspecific response of the body to any demand. c. the physical and emotional changes associated with stress. d. an unpleasant stress state believed to cause illness.

Stress is best defined as a. a physical response to an unpleasant event. b. the general physical and emotional state associated with the stress response. c. perception of one's circumstances. d. adaptation to an event, perceived or real.

The parasympathetic division is best defined as a. a division of the autonomic nervous system that activates during times of arousal, including exercise, and when there is an emergency, such as severe pain, anger, or fear. b. a part of the brain that activates, controls, and integrates autonomic mechanisms, endocrine activities, and many bodily functions. c. a division of the autonomic nervous system that is in control when you are relaxed and aids in digesting food, storing energy, and promoting growth. d. the branch of the peripheral nervous system that governs motor functions and sensory information; it is largely under conscious control.

The sympathetic division is best defined as a. a division of the autonomic nervous system that activates during times of arousal, including exercise, and when there is an emergency, such as severe pain, anger, or fear. b. a part of the brain that activates, controls, and integrates autonomic mechanisms, endocrine activities, and many bodily functions. c. a division of the autonomic nervous system that is in control when you are relaxed and aids in digesting food, storing energy, and promoting growth. d. the branch of the peripheral nervous system that governs motor functions and sensory information; it is largely under conscious control.

Your body begins releasing endorphins, your heart rate accelerates, and your hearing and vision become more acute. You are experiencing a. the fight-or-flight reaction. b. homeostasis. c. a reaction of the somatic nervous system. d. adaptive energy response.

Which of the following does NOT increase during the fight-or-flight reaction? a. perspiration b. heart rate c. blood sugar levels d. digestion

Homeostasis is defined as a state in which a. vital functions of the body are increased. b. vital functions of the body are maintained at a normal level. c. vital functions of the body are decreased. d. some body functions increase while others decrease.

The somatic nervous system manages a. conscious actions. b. emotions. c. the fight-or-flight reaction to a stressor. d. hormones released in response to a stressor.

Making the choice to go for a walk to cope with stress is controlled by which of the following nervous systems? a. autonomic b. sympathetic c. parasympathetic d. somatic

Which term best fits a Type A personality? a. patient b. relaxed c. cynical d. passive

Which of the following describes a person with a Type B personality? a. ultracompetitive b. contemplative c. hostile d. controlling

Which personality trait seems to enable people to deal more successfully with stress? a. hardiness b. excitability c. cynical d. hostile

A person who has difficulty expressing emotions, suppresses anger, and feels hopeless has characteristics of which personality type? a. Type A b. Type B c. Type C d. Type D

Lia has a "hardy" personality. How is she likely to react or respond to a stressor? a. Lia has an exaggerated stress response. b. Lia views the stressor in a relaxed and contemplative way. c. Lia feels hopeless and doesn't think she can handle the situation. d. Lia views the stressor as a challenge and an opportunity to learn.

The normal progression for the general adaptation syndrome is a. alarm, exhaustion, resistance. b. exhaustion, alarm, resistance. c. resistance, exhaustion, alarm. d. alarm, resistance, exhaustion.

The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) theorizes that stress a. is always unpleasant. b. can be either eustress or distress. c. follows a very unpredictable pattern. d. is unrelated to disease.

Eustress a. is stress triggered by an unpleasant event. b. is stress triggered by a pleasant event. c. is stress triggered during dangerous situations. d. causes a physical response that is different than that caused by distress.

The long-term wear and tear of the stress response has been termed a. eustress. b. distress. c. homeostasis d. allostatic load.

Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the interactions among a. the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems. b. psychology, immunology, and endocrinology. c. neuroanatomy, psychology, and immunology. d. the sympathetic nervous system, parasympathetic nervous systems, and the immune system.

Stress may increase risk for cardiovascular disease by increasing a. maximal oxygen consumption. b. blood pressure. c. HDL cholesterol. d. glucose tolerance.

Individuals who have trouble expressing their anger might benefit from a. therapy to change their personality. b. modeling a person whose anger is easily triggered. c. behavior modification through psychoanalysis. d. assertiveness training.

The relaxation technique that directly addresses muscle tension is a. progressive relaxation. b. visualization. c. meditation. d. controlled breathing.

Progressive relaxation is best described as a. a cognitive exercise. b. a form of intellectual development. c. an activity alternating muscle tension and relaxation. d. a specialized form of cardiorespiratory endurance training.

The relaxation technique that asks the person to identify all the perceptible qualities of a relaxing environment is a. progressive relaxation. b. visualization. c. meditation. d. controlled breathing.

Stress can result from either negative or positive situations.

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

Endorphins are released during the fight-or-flight reaction to relieve pain in case of injury.

The fight-or-flight reaction occurs even if a physical response to a stressor is unnecessary.

People with a Type A personality tend to be stress-resistant.

Stress triggered by unpleasant stressors is called eustress.

Hans Selye theorized that stress

The somatic nervous system manages

A stress management technique that emphasizes balancing an energy source that surrounds and permeates all thing is

Stress may increase risk for cardiovascular disease by increasing