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Questions 1-44 Flashcards

1
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Aadya is having trouble completing her tax return and she feels stressed. What would most likely help Aadya relax?

A

Doing exercise

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2
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A rating of zero on the Stress Events Scale suggests which of the following conditions?

A

Neustress

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3
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As a healing technique, visual imagery _____.

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is designed to elicit mind and body relaxation

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4
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A stress management technique in which a person learns to influence physiological responses that are not typically under voluntary control is called _____.

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biofeedback

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5
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Divergence from regular sleep schedule between weekdays and weekends increases the risk for which of the following conditions?

A

Obesity

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Dmitry wants to evaluate stressors in his life. Using the stress events scale, he rated the extent to which life events had a positive or negative impact on his life at the time these events occurred. He has a total stress score of 17. Which of following stress categories applies to Dmitry?

A

Average

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7
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Elena is facing a challenging time in life, and she is struggling with a lot of negative thoughts. Which of the following would help her inculcate positivity?

A

Focusing on the things she has control over

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8
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George gets 6 hours of sleep per night and has trouble retaining and processing new information at school. Which of the following recommendations would help George to enhance his quality of sleep?

A

He should avoid vigorous exercise at least 1 hour before bedtime.

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9
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Gun-woo is grinding his teeth, struggling to sleep, and easily irritated. Which of the following is Gun-woo experiencing?

A

Symptoms of stress

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10
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Hans Selye defined stress as a(n) _____.

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Nonspecific response

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11
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Identify the school of thought in the Hindu religion that seeks to help the individual attain a higher level of spirituality and peace of mind.

A

Yoga

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12
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Minato can be described as a good stress manager because he _____.

A

accepts his limitations

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13
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Most yoga classes in the Western world are variations of which form of yoga?

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Hatha yoga

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14
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Omar and Tony just got married. The newlyweds are nervous but happy about starting their life together. Which of the following terms applies to their feelings?

A

Eustress

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15
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The best strategy for coping with stress depends mostly on the _____.

A

individual and what works for them

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16
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The brain has a powerful influence over the body via the link between the emotions and the _____.

A

immune system

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17
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The cells responsible for waging war against disease or infection are known as _____.

A

lymphocytes

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18
Q

The development of stress-related illness hinges most on _____.

A

how people perceive and cope with stress

19
Q

To treat her insomnia, Lucia focuses on becoming fully aware of where she is and what she is doing, without passing judgment or dwelling on the past. Which of the following stress-management techniques is she using?

A

mindfulness

20
Q

Type A individuals tend to _____.

A

set their own goals

21
Q

Type A individuals who commonly express anger and hostility are at higher risk for _____.

A

coronary heart disease

22
Q

What happens when a stressor triggers a nonspecific response?

A

Homeostasis is disrupted.

23
Q

Which of the following are morphine-like substances released from the pituitary gland in the brain during prolonged aerobic exercise and are thought to induce feelings of euphoria and natural well-being?

A

Endorphins

24
Q

Which of the following characteristics applies to type B behavior?

A

Casual and relaxed

25
Q

Which of the following characteristics applies to type C behavior?

A

Committed, confident, and in control

26
Q

Which of the following is a component of quality sleep?

A

Only one time waking up longer than 5 minutes

27
Q

Which of the following is a form of self-suggestion in which people place themselves in a hypnotic state by repeating and concentrating on feelings of heaviness and warmth in the extremities?

A

Autogenic Training

28
Q

Which of the following is an example of stressors within an individual’s control?

A

Setting personal boundaries

29
Q

Which of the following is a phase of the general adaptation syndrome that is characterized by the fight-or-flight mechanism?

A

Alarm reaction

30
Q

Which of the following is a result of a high allostatic load?

A

Augmented energy and adrenal reserves

31
Q

Which of the following is a self-paced form of exercise often described as “meditation in motion” because it promotes serenity through gentle, balanced, low-impact movements that bring together the mind, body, and emotions?

A

Tai chi

32
Q

Which of the following is characteristic of third stage of sleep?

A

Vital signs are lowered during this stage

33
Q

Which of the following is the interaction with the interior self?

A

Biofeedback

34
Q

Which of the following long-term effects results from high cortisol levels?

A

Inflammation

35
Q

Which of the following phenomena is a sense of feeling good about one’s capabilities, goals, accomplishments, place in the world, and relationship to others?

A

positive self-esteem

36
Q

Which of the following stress management techniques involves exercising all the body’s muscle groups?

A

Progressive muscle relaxation

37
Q

Which of the following terms applies to the open expression of emotions, whether negative or positive?

A

Fighting spirit

38
Q

Which of the following terms refers to the inexplicable recovery from incurable disease?

A

Spontaneous remission

39
Q

Which of the following terms refers to the instinctive set of psychological and physiological changes the body goes through to prepare a person to cope with a stressor?

A

Stress response

40
Q

Which part of an 8-hour period of sleep do experts consider the most vital for well-being?

A

Last 2 hours

41
Q

Which stress-management technique encompasses thoughts, breathing, sounds, postures, visualization, and/or movement that help achieve a relaxed state of being?

A

Meditation

42
Q

Which type of explanatory style can delay healing time and worsen the course of illness in several major diseases?

A

Pessimistic

43
Q

Which type of explanatory style can enhance the ability to resist infections, allergies, autoimmunities, and even cancer?

A

Optimistic

44
Q

Who among the following is the most vulnerable to stress?

A

Mateo who eats hurriedly and is on the move

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