chapter 3 practice problems

Question 1

1) 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.

Answer 1

B) Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges.

Question 2

2) 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.
C) homeostasis.
B) the stress response. D) hyperventilation.

Answer 2

B) the stress response.

Question 3

3) A pop quiz in class is an example of
A) chronic stress. C) a frustration.
B) a stressor. D) eustress.

Answer 3

A) chronic stress.

Question 4

4) An example of an event likely to be associated with distress is
A) bouncing several checks.
C) getting the highest score on a difficult exam.
B) the end of final exam week.
D) completing an assignment.

Answer 4

A) bouncing several checks.

Question 5

5) The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is
A) adaptation. C) homeostasis.
B) eustress. D) recovery.

Answer 5

C) homeostasis.

Question 6

6) 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 C) sympathetic
B) episodic D) central

Answer 6

C) sympathetic

Question 7

7) Which of the following is NOT an indicator that a person’s sympathetic nervous system has been activated?
A) increased heart rate C) increased salivation
B) increased respiration D) increased blood pressure

Answer 7

C) increased salivation

Question 8

8) The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is
A) epinephrine.
C) thyroxin.
B) cortisol.
D) insulin

Answer 8

A) epinephrine.

Question 9

9) Research on stress and body function has found that prolonged stress
A) impairs the immune response.
C) increases B cell function.
B) increases adaptive energy stores.
D) affects limited number of body systems.

Answer 9

A) impairs the immune response.

Question 10

10) Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. These are most closely associated with an increased risk for
A) cardiovascular disease.
C) mood disorders.
B) blood cancers such as leukemia.
D) insomnia.

Answer 10

A) cardiovascular disease.

Question 11

11) The immune system’s ability to respond to assaults is known as
A) immunocompetence. C) immunity.
B) adaptation. D) defense.

Answer 11

A) immunocompetence.

Question 12

12) 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.

Answer 12

B) wanting to go out with friends, but needing to study.

Question 13

13) Which of the following forms of stress management originated as a form of self-defense?
A) yoga
C) qigong
B) tai chi
D) Taekwondo

Answer 13

B) tai chi

Question 14

14) Which of the following BEST describes a Type C personality?
A) relaxed C) stoic
B) hostile D) distressed

Answer 14

C) stoic

Question 15

15) 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.

Answer 15

A) his appraisal of the stressor told him he could cope with it.

Question 16

16) 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.

Answer 16

B) increasing hunger and activating fat storage enzymes.

Question 17

17) 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

Answer 17

A) getting more sleep and “down time”

Question 18

18) 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.

Answer 18

A) finding balance and developing coping strategies.

Question 19

19) 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.

Answer 19

D) identify and assess the stressors in your life.

Question 20

20) 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.

Answer 20

D) increased risk of heart disease.

Question 21

21) 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
C) exhaustion
B) resistance
D) denial

Answer 21

A) alarm

Question 22

22) As part of the stress response, the hormone that makes stored nutrients available for energy is
A) epinephrine C) testosterone..
B) cortisol.
D) thyroxine.

Answer 22

B) cortisol.

Question 23

23) The part of the brain involved in controlling the body’s overall reaction to stress is the
A) pituitary gland. C) frontal lobe.
B) cerebral cortex D) hypothalamus

Answer 23

D) hypothalamus

Question 24

24) Cortisol is secreted by the
A) adrenal glands. C) thyroid gland.
B) pituitary gland. D) thymus.

Answer 24

A) adrenal glands.

Question 25

25) You are moving into your first apartment. Which type of stressor is this?
A) pressure
C) conflict
B) change
D) hassle

Answer 25

B) change

Question 26

26) You really want to buy an expensive software program to help you with coursework, but your credit cards are maxed out and the rent is due next week. Which type of stressor is this?
A) pressure
C) conflict
B) change
D) hassle

Answer 26

C) conflict

Question 27

27) You’ve misplaced your cell phone and you’re already late for class. Which type of stressor is this?
A) pressure
C) conflict
B) change
D) hassle

Answer 27

D) hassle

Question 28

28) The strategy of reframing appraisals of stressors more positively and working toward future goals is known as
A) shift and persist. C) psychological resilience.
B) downshifting. D) stress inoculation.

Answer 28

A) shift and persist.

Question 29

29) Type A individuals said to have a “toxic core” and an increased risk of heart disease consistently exhibit which characteristic?
A) perfectionism C) ambition
B) hostility D) extroversion

Answer 29

B) hostility

Question 30

30) Creating pleasant and peaceful mental images is the relaxation technique known as
A) qigong. C) visualization.
B) progressive muscle relaxation.
D) meditation.

Answer 30

C) visualization.