Chapter 13 Concept Quiz Flashcards
What kind of stressors are you likely to be exposed to if you live in a dense urban area with considerable traffic, noise, and pollusion?
Chronic Stressors
In an experiment, two groups are subjected to distractions while attempting to complete a task. Those in group A are told they can quiet the distractions by pushing a button. This information is withheld from group B. Why will group A’s performance at the task likely be better than group B’s?
Group A has perceived control over a source of performance-impeding stress.
The brain activation that occurs in response to a threat begins in the
Hypothalamus
According to the general adaptation syndrome, during the _____ phase, the body adapts to its high state of arousal as it tries to cope with a stressor.
Resistance
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the physiological response to stress?
A Type A behavior patterns have psychological but not physiological ramifications.
B The link between work-related stress and coronary heart disease is unfounded.
C Stressors can cause hormones to flood the brain, strengthening the immune system.
D The immune system is remarkably responsive to psychological influences.
D The immune system is remarkably responsive to psychological influences.
Meditation is an altered state of consciousness that occurs
naturally or through special practices.
Engaging in aerobic exercise is a way of managing stress by managing the
body.
Finding a new or creative way to think about a stressor that reduces its threat is called
reframing.
The positive health outcomes associated with religiosity and spiritually are believed to be the result of all of the following except A enhanced social support. B engagement in healthier behavior. C endorsement of hope and optimism. D intercessory prayer.
D Intercessory prayer.
A person who is preoccupied with minor symptoms and believes they signify a life-threatening illness is likely to be diagnosed with
a somatic symptom disorder.
Faking an illness is a violation of
the sick role.
Which of the following describes a successful health care provider?
A displays empathy
B pays attention to both the physical and psychological states of the patient
C uses psychology to promote patient compliance
D all of the above
D all of the above
When sick, optimists are more likely than are pessimists to
maintain positive emotions.
Which of the following is NOT a trait associated with hardiness? A a sense of commitment B an aversion to criticism C ignore their caregiver's advice D avoid contact with others
An aversion to criticism
Stress _____ the self-regulation of behaviors such as eating and smoking.
Disrupts
