Personal Health Exam 1

the term stressor refers to a. a return to homeostasis b. an event that triggers physical and emotional reactions. c. an unpleasant situation that disrupts normal activities of daily life. d. a physical reaction to fright.

Which of the following systems are responsible for your body's physical response to stressors? a. cardiovascular and respiratory b. muscular and skeletal c. digestive and lymph d. nervous and endocrine

During the stress response, which of the following changes does NOT occur as a result of cortisol and epinephrine being released? a. Air passages constrict and allow less air into the lungs. b. The liver releases more sugar into the blood. c. All of these choices are correct. d. Hearing and vision become more acute.

All of the following are TRUE regarding the fight-or-flight reaction EXCEPT that a. it is particularly well suited to coping with modern life. b. it enables us to quickly escape from possible injury. c. it enables our bodies to perceive danger more quickly. d. it prepares our bodies for action by boosting energy.

The sum of one's cognitive, behavioral, and emotional tendencies defines a. wellness. b. intelligence. c. personality. d. happiness.

Which of the following influences the way in which an individual responds to stress? a. all of these b. personality type c. past experiences d. cultural background

Eustress a. does not trigger the stress response. b. is stress triggered by something considered to be a hindrance. c. is stress triggered by the lack of challenges or stimulations. d. is stress triggered by something pleasant but challenging.

The fight-or-flight reaction occurs during which stage of the general adaptation syndrome? a. alarm b. exhaustion c. resistance d. recovery

Which one of the following character traits is most closely associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease? a. lack of purpose b. excitability c. hostility d. depression

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding stress? a. The college years are often very stressful. b. Positive events are significantly less stressful than negative events. c. Changes in one's life can be significant stressors. d. Financial problems are significant stressors.

Which of the following statements regarding psychological health is TRUE a. Psychological health can be defined as either the absence of sickness or the presence of wellness. b. A person is considered psychologically healthy if they lack symptoms of mental illness. c. Most people do not possess optimal psychological health and suffer from some form of mental illness. d. Psychological health is independent of social health.

According to Maslow, basic human needs are ranked in the following order from most urgent to least urgent: a. safety, physiological needs, being loved, maintaining self-esteem, self-actualization b. physiological needs, safety, being loved, maintaining self-esteem, self-actualization c. self-actualization, physiological needs, safety, maintaining self-esteem, being loved d. safety, physiological needs, maintaining self-esteem, self-actualization

Which of the following statements accurately describes self-actualized people? a. They do not trust their own senses and feelings. b. They are autocratic in their decision-making. c. They are largely able to accept themselves and others. d. They act out of dependence on their social environment.

Which statement about the development of self-esteem is FALSE? a. It is heavily influenced by early family life. b. An integrated self-concept is an important component of high self-esteem. c. Rejected children may fail to develop feelings of self-worth. d. Children knowingly adopt the characteristics of their parents.

Someone who expresses his or her wishes in a forceful but non-hostile manner is a. passive. b. aggressive. c. overbearing. d. assertive.

Which of the following factors can play a major part in the development of psychological disorders? a. all of these b. genetics c. learning and culture d. traumatic events

A condition that causes the sufferer to worry excessively and uncontrollably about future threats is called a. posttraumatic stress disorder. b. panic disorder. c. generalized anxiety disorder. d. obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Which of the following is a characteristic of depression? a. loss of pleasure in doing usual activities b. obsession with exercise c. increased and manic social interaction d. a grandiose view of oneself

To help reduce social anxiety, a. avoid self-talk of any kind. b. realize your nervousness is not as visible as you think. c. consider how your conversation partner evaluates your words and actions. d. monitor your stress reaction to stay on top of it.

Depression is the most common mood disorder in the United States. True or False

The roots of our identity and sense of self are found in a. profession b. community c. childhood d. peer group

Characteristics of friendships include all of the following EXCEPT a. respect. b. trust c. exclusivity. d. loyalty.

The element that is LEAST characteristic of enduring love relationships is a. closeness to each other. b. the promise of a shared future. c. passion and intensity. d. a pursuit of common goals.

Mindfulness can be cultivated by a. maximizing awareness of our mind's operation. b. speeding up our thought process. c. concentrating on multiple tasks. d. planning and thinking ahead.

A common issue that can hurt a relationship is expecting a. your partner to change. b. physical and emotional intimacy. c. that you can trust your partner. d. that your partner loves you.

It appears that your partner may NOT be interested in what you are saying if he or she responds by a. touching your hand. b. looking around the room. c. leaning toward you as you speak. d. looking in your eyes.

Which of the following is NOT a component of good listening? a. empathy b. genuineness c. judging d. respecting

All of the following are steps in effective conflict resolution EXCEPT a. reviewing and negotiating. b. not giving in to compromise. c. clarifying the issue. d. finding out what each person wants.

All of the following are drawbacks to online relationships, EXCEPT a. people can misrepresent themselves. b. investing emotional resources in an unrealistic romance may be painful c. people can communicate in a relaxed way. d. the relationship may become dangerous.

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of happy marriage? a. agreement on religious values b. feeling good about the personality of the other c. previous positive sexual experience d. good communication

The birth of the first child is most likely to a. reduce relationship stress. b. cause an equal degree of change for fathers and mothers. c. cause very little change in a marriage. d. reinforce traditional marital roles.

Which of the following is NOT one of the general identified parenting styles? a. absent b.authoritative c. permissive d. authoritarian

Which of the following statements about the major qualities that usually appear in strong American families is FALSE? a. Family members rarely seek counseling. b. Family members share a sense of spiritual wellness. c. Family members express appreciation for one another. d. Family members communicate with one another

health

wellness

9 dimensions of wellness

chronic disease

health promotion

factors that influence wellness

behavior change

locus of control

stages of change model

precontemplation

contemplation

preparation

action

maintenance

termination

SMART goal

stress response

flight or fight response

2 factors that can reduce the magnitude of the response

emotional responses are determines by

type a personality

type b personality

type c personality

type d personality

hardiness

eustress

distress

Stages of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

yoga

tai chi

qigong

Martin Seligman happiness dimensions

repression

denial

Triangular Theory of Love (Sternberg)

addiction

substance misuse

designer drugs