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  1. Stressors are the cause

A. True
B. False

A

True

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  1. Stress is the response

A. True
B. False

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True

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  1. What kind of effects do major life events have?

A. Positive
B. Cumulative
C. Negative
D. None of the above

A

B. Cumulative

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  1. With more life experiences you have,

A. The lower your stress is
B. Your stress rises
C. The higher risk for negative health outcomes
D. None of the above

A

C. The higher risk for negative health outcomes

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  1. Identify which of these is not considered a poverty stressor.

A. Poor health care
B. Violence
C. Climate
D. Underfunded schools

A

C. Climate

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  1. What do many migrants deal with when moving?

A. Acculturative stress
B. Financial stress
C. Language border
D. All of the above

A

A. Acculturative stress

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  1. Fight or flight activates the

A. Autonomic nervous system
B. Sympathetic nervous system
C. Somatic nervous system
D. Parasympathetic nervous system

A

A. Autonomic nervous system

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  1. Fight or flight mode means confrontation or escape in a situation.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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  1. What is not Part of General Adaptation Syndrome?

A. Alarm Stage
B. Resistance Stage
C. Exhaustion Stage
D. Recovery Stage

A

D. Recovery Stage

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  1. General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is

A. Resistance Stage
B. Exhaustion Stage
C. Recovery Stage
D. Specific pattern of psychological reaction to stressors

A

D. Specific pattern of psychological reaction to stressors

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Q
  1. The HPA Uses _________ to activate other systems during a stressful situation.

A. Electric signals
B. Nerves
C. Hormones
D. All of the above

A

C. Hormones

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  1. The HPA oversees the sympathetic nervous system’s response to _______.

A. Fear
B. Stress
C. Injuries
D. Adrenaline

A

B. Stress

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13
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  1. Your immune system does Not include

A. Spleen
B. Lymph Nodes
C. Bone Marrow
D. Gall Bladder

A

D. Gall Bladder

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Q
  1. Increased Stress levels can

A. Strengthen you
B. Be a good thing
C. Weaken your immune system.
D. None of the above

A

C. Weaken your immune system.

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  1. Increased levels of cortisol in fetus causes
A.	Abortion
B.	Preeclampsia 
C.	Heart defects
D.	Preterm delivery
E.	All of the above
A

E. All of the above

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16
Q
  1. Cortisol gives a boost in energy, increases ______ and steps up immunity

A. Alertness
B. Blood Pressure
C. Swiftness
D. All of the above

A

A. Alertness

17
Q
  1. What is an emotional, mental, and physical fatigue that results in reduced motivation?

A. Stress
B. Burnout
C. Conflict
D. None of the above

A

B. Burnout

18
Q
  1. Conflict can be positive or negative

A. True
B. False

19
Q
  1. Taking a direct approach, confronting a problem head on best describes:

A. Emotion-focused coping
B. Problem-focused coping
C. Primary appraisal
D. Secondary appraisal

A

B. Problem-focused coping

20
Q
  1. Cognitive, behavioral, and emotional abilities refer to:

A. Coping
B. Burnout
C. Uplifts
D. Stress

21
Q
  1. Addressing emotions that surround a problem, rather than trying to solve it best describes:

A. Emotion-focused coping
B. Problem-focused coping
C. Primary appraisal
D. Secondary appraisal

A

A. Emotion-focused coping

22
Q
  1. Why are type A personalities more prone to cardiovascular disease than type B personalities?

A. They are more likely to enjoy long walks on the beach and eating ice cream
B. They are more likely to have high blood pressure, heart rate and stress hormone levels.
C. They make more money than type B personalities
D. They have big feet, so it messes with their blood flow

A

B. They are more likely to have high blood pressure, heart rate and stress hormone levels.

23
Q
  1. What is coping?

A. The process of digestion when the food is completely digested and is ready for a BM
B. The name for a technical foul in soccer when a player kicks another in the face
C. The Cognitive, behavioral and emotional abilities used to overcome something difficult or challenging
D. A popular dance which involves the flailing of arms and legs while screaming as loud as possible

A

C. The Cognitive, behavioral and emotional abilities used to overcome something difficult or challenging

24
Q
  1. What are some ways to reduce stress?

A. Exercise
B. Think positive
C. Relaxation techniques
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

25
Q
  1. Having good social support is also a way to reduce stress in life.

A. True
B. False

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