Stress

Question 1

Which of the following symptoms is an example of an emotional symptom of excess stress?

A ) Irritability
B ) Sexual problems
C ) Grinding of teeth
D ) Disrupted eating habits

Answer 1

A )

Question 2

Which of the following stress-management techniques involves focusing on a single word or thought to achieve deep relaxation?

A ) Hatha Yoga
B ) Inclusive meditation
C ) Hypnosis
D ) Exclusive meditation

Answer 2

D )

Question 3

The fight-or-flight reaction occurs in which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome?

A ) Resistance stage
B ) Alarm stage
C ) Exhaustion stage
D ) Alert stage

Answer 3

B )

Question 4

Which of the following systems is composed of glands, tissues, and cells that secrete hormones into the bloodstream to affect metabolism and other body processes?

A ) Peripheral nervous system
B ) Autonomic Nervous System
C ) Endocrine system
D ) Central nervous system

Answer 4

C )

Question 5

Which of the following personality types is characterized by a difficulty expressing emotions, anger suppression, feelings of hopelessness and despair, and an exaggerated stress response to minor cognitive stressors?

A ) Type D personality
B ) Type A personality
C ) Type B personality
D ) Type C personality

Answer 5

D )

Question 6

Which of the following stress-reducing techniques is classified as a cognitive technique?

A ) Monitor your self-talk
B ) Biofeedback
C ) Visualization
D ) Deep breathing

Answer 6

A )

Question 7

Which of the following changes does not occur during the fight-or-flight reaction?

A ) The liver releases glucose into the bloodstream to provide energy.
B ) Digestion is stopped.
C ) The pupils constrict to admit extra light for better vision.
D ) Endorphins are released to block any distracting pain.

Answer 7

C )

Question 8

Which of the following variables can be measured during the stress-management technique called biofeedback?

A ) Muscle tension
B ) Skin temperature
C ) Heart rate
D ) All of the above

Answer 8

D )

Question 9

Which of the following symptoms is an example of an emotional symptom of excess stress?

A ) Hypevigilance
B ) Impulsiveness
C ) Anxiety
D ) All of the above

Answer 9

D )

Question 10

Which of the following symptoms is an example of an emotional symptom of excess stress?

A ) Crying
B ) Harsh treatment of others
C ) Problems communicating
D ) Trouble remembering things

Answer 10

D )

Question 11

Which of the following symptoms is an example of an physical symptom of excess stress?

A ) Headaches
B ) Sexual problems
C ) Crying
D ) All of the above

Answer 11

A )

Question 12

Which of the following symptoms is an example of a behavioural symptom of excess stress?

A ) Edginess
B ) Impusilveness
C ) Harsh treatment of others
D ) All of the above

Answer 12

C )

Question 13

Which of the following stress-management techniques involves helping individuals reduce their response to stress by enabling them to become more aware of their level of physiological arousal.

A ) Biofeedback
B ) Inclusive meditation
C ) Hypnosis
D ) Exclusive meditation

Answer 13

A )

Question 14

Which of the following stress-management techniques involves self-reflective thought, quieting or emptying the mind to achieve deep relaxation.

A ) Hypnosis
B ) Meditation
C ) Biofeedback
D ) None of the above

Answer 14

B )

Question 15

Which of the following stress-management techniques is best described by allowing the mind to wander uncontrolled from thought to thought.

A ) Biofeedback
B ) Inclusive meditation
C ) Hypnosis
D ) Exclusive meditation

Answer 15

B )

Question 16

Which of the following stress-management techniques refers specifically to the union of mind, body, & soul.

A ) Hatha Yoga
B ) Inclusive meditation
C ) Hypnosis
D ) Exclusive meditation

Answer 16

A )

Question 17

Activation of sympathetic nervous system & endocrine system occurs in which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome?

A ) Resistance stage
B ) Alarm stage
C ) Exhaustion stage
D ) Alert stage

Answer 17

B )

Question 18

With continued stress, the body develops a new level of homeostasis occurs in which stage of the GAS?

A ) Resistance stage
B ) Alarm stage
C ) Exhaustion stage
D ) Adaptation Stage
E ) A and D
F ) All of the above

Answer 18

E ) A is another name for D

Question 19

Which of the following systems aids in digesting food, storing energy, & promoting growth?

A ) Peripheral nervous system
B ) Parasympathetic nervous system
C ) Endocrine system
D ) Central nervous system

Answer 19

B )

Question 20

Which of the following systems is best described by ; nerves use the neurotransmitter norepinephrine to exert their effects and commands your body to mobilize all energy resources to respond to a crisis.

A ) Peripheral nervous system
B ) Parasympathetic nervous system
C ) Sympathetic nervous system
D ) Central nervous system

Answer 20

C )

Question 21

Which of the following personality types is characterized by ultracompetitive, controlling, impatient, aggressive, hostile?

A ) Type D personality
B ) Type A personality
C ) Type B personality
D ) Type C personality

Answer 21

B )

Question 22

Which of the following personality types is characterized by relaxed, contemplative, less frustrated by daily events, more tolerant of the behaviour of others?

A ) Type D personality
B ) Type A personality
C ) Type B personality
D ) Type C personality

Answer 22

C )

Question 23

Which of the following stress-reducing techniques is classified as a cognitive technique?

A ) Live in the moment
B ) Biofeedback
C ) Visualization
D ) Deep breathing

Answer 23

A )

Question 24

Which of the following stress-reducing techniques is classified as a cognitive technique?

A ) Modify expectations
B ) Biofeedback
C ) Visualization
D ) Deep breathing

Answer 24

A )

Question 25

What is characterized by a shift of brain waves from an alert beta rhythm to a relaxed alpha rhythm.

A ) Cognitive thinking
B ) Relaxation response
C ) A and B
D ) None of the above

Answer 25

B )