Chapter 3 Flashcards
Which of the following is TRUE about stress?
A) Stress is only produced by externally imposed factors and is always negative.
B) Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and
challenges.
C) It is possible to eliminate all stressors in our lives if we try hard enough.
D) Stress does not affect a person’s general health.
B) Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and
challenges.
Jade’s heart races and she cannot think of anything to say when the cute guy in
class sits next to her. This is an example of
A) the overreactive response.
B) the stress response.
C) homeostasis.
D) hyperventilation.
B) the stress response.
A pop quiz in class is an example of
A) chronic stress.
B) a stressor.
C) a frustration.
D) eustress.
A) chronic stress.
An example of an event likely to be associated with distress is
A) bouncing several checks.
B) the end of final exam week.
C) getting the highest score on a difficult exam.
D) completing an assignment.
A) bouncing several checks.
The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and
functioning normally is
A) adaptation.
B) eustress.
C) homeostasis.
D) recovery.
C) homeostasis.
As Joe prepares to spar with a Taekwondo opponent, his heart rate and
respiration rate increase. These are indicators that which branch of the nervous system has been activated?
A) parasympathetic
B) episodic
C) sympathetic
D) central
C) sympathetic
Which of the following is NOT an indicator that a person’s sympathetic
nervous system has been activated?
A) increased heart rate
B) increased respiration
C) increased salivation
D) increased blood pressure
C) increased salivation
The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as
increased heart and breathing rates is
A) epinephrine.
B) cortisol.
C) thyroxin.
D) insulin
A) epinephrine.
Research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress
A) impairs the immune response.
B) increases adaptive energy stores.
C) increases B cell function.
D) affects limited number of body systems.
A) impairs the immune response.
Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory
responses. These are most closely associated with an increased risk for
A) cardiovascular disease.
B) blood cancers such as leukemia.
C) mood disorders.
D) insomnia
A) cardiovascular disease.
The immune system’s ability to respond to assaults is known as
A) immunocompetence.
B) adaptation.
C) immunity.
D) defense.
A) immunocompetence.
Of the following choices, the BEST example of conflict is
A) worrying about a tough test.
B) wanting to go out with friends but needing to study.
C) too many responsibilities.
D) experiencing illness due to stress.
B) wanting to go out with friends but needing to study.
Which of the following forms of stress management originated as a form of
self-defense?
A) yoga
B) tai chi
C) qigong
D) Taekwondo
B) tai chi
Which of the following BEST describes a Type C personality?
A) relaxed
B) hostile
C) stoic
D) distressed
C) stoic
Hakim walked into his house one summer day and discovered that the air
conditioning was not working. He did not get upset because the last time this
happened, he found a great repair company that was fast and affordable; he also had a couple of fans that he used to keep cool until the AC was restored. Hakim
did not experience excessive stress because
A) his appraisal of the stressor told him he could cope with it.
B) he had a plan in place due to his last experience with the repair company.
C) he has low self-esteem and knew he could not fix the AC himself.
D) he has a Type A personality
A) his appraisal of the stressor told him he could cope with it.
Cortisol contributes to weight gain by
A) increasing testosterone production.
B) increasing hunger and activating fat storage enzymes.
C) increasing thirst for sweet beverages.
D) stimulating cravings for healthy foods such as vegetables.
B) increasing hunger and activating fat storage enzymes.
To replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be
particularly helpful?
A) getting more sleep and “down time”
B) a regimen of “energy-boosting” supplements
C) increasing alcohol intake to promote relaxation
D) broadening one’s social support system.
A) getting more sleep and “down time”
Stress management consists of
A) finding balance and developing coping strategies.
B) eliminating all sources of stress.
C) learning to juggle as many tasks as possible.
D) firmly controlling reactions to stress.
A) finding balance and developing coping strategies.
To manage stress, the first step is to
A) control your emotional responses.
B) choose to ignore the stressors in your life.
C) determine which stressors can be reduced or eliminated.
D) identify and assess the stressors in your life.
D) identify and assess the stressors in your life.
Research has shown that laughter results in all of the following EXCEPT
A) decreased stress levels.
B) increased levels of oxygen in the blood.
C) pain reduction.
D) increased risk of heart disease.
D) increased risk of heart disease.
Julia is extremely upset to discover a suggestive e-mail her boyfriend has
sent to another woman. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies
to this situation?
A) alarm
B) resistance
C) exhaustion
D) denial
A) alarm
As part of the stress response, the hormone that makes stored nutrients
available for energy is
A) epinephrine
B) cortisol.
C) testosterone..
D) thyroxine.
B) cortisol.
The part of the brain involved in controlling the body’s overall reaction to
stress is the
A) pituitary gland.
B) cerebral cortex
C) frontal lobe.
D) hypothalamus.
D) hypothalamus
Cortisol is secreted by the
A) adrenal glands.
B) pituitary gland.
C) thyroid gland.
D) thymus.
A) adrenal glands.
