Relationship with Physical / Mental Health

Question 1

List 3 causes of stress.

Answer 1

1 - Novel situations.

2 - Unpredictability.

3 - Perceived control.

Question 2

How can stress be measured on a biochemical level?

Answer 2

By measuring endorphin levels.

Question 3

List 3 physiological indicators of stress.

Answer 3

1 - High blood pressure.

2 - Rapid and shallow breathing.

3 - Digestive problems.

Question 4

List 4 behavioural indicators of stress.

Answer 4

1 - Sleep problems.

2 - Increased alcohol intake.

3 - Increased errors.

4 - Risky behaviours, e.g. over-eating.

Question 5

List 2 cognitive indicators of stress.

Answer 5

1 - Poor concentration.

2 - Poor memory.

Question 6

List 3 emotional indicators of stress.

Answer 6

1 - Mood swings.

2 - Irritability.

3 - Anger.

Question 7

List 3 psychological effects of stress.

Answer 7

1 - Anxiety.

2 - Depression.

3 - Less sexual desire.

Question 8

List 4 physical effects of stress.

Answer 8

1 - Change in appetite.

2 - Diarrhoea.

3 - Changes to immune function.

4 - Ulcers.

Question 9

What is project ice storm?

Answer 9

A project that investigated whether the differences in DNA methylation between young people depended on how the mother reacted to a stressful event (a storm) during pregnancy.

Question 10

What is the difference placebo and nocebo?

Answer 10

• The placebo effect is where fake treatment results in reports of feeling better.
• The nocedo effect is where symptoms develop despite not being exposed to a pathogen.