Stress and Emotion

Question 1

There is no link between __________ and risk for cancer.

Answer 1

-personality traits

Question 2

__________ are linked to increased likelihood of illness.

Answer 2

-cynical or antagonistic hostility

Question 3

Proneness to anger is a significant risk factor for health issues such as…

Answer 3

• immune system impairments
• high blood pressure
• heart disease
• slower healing of wounds

Question 4

_________ is linked to a doubled risk of later heart attack and cardiovascular disease.

Answer 4

-clinical depression

Question 5

The immune system, in fighting cancer, can produce high levels of chemicals that…

Answer 5

-cause behavioral and emotional symptoms of depression

Question 6

Continued inhibition of thoughts and emotions can be _______ on the body.

Answer 6

-stressful

Question 7

Positive emotions can be physically beneficial because…

Answer 7

-they soften or counteract high arousal caused by negative emotions and stressors.

Question 8

One way to reduce wear-and-tear of emotions is through…

Answer 8

• confession (private journal)

- divulging yourself to your feelings

Question 9

Benefits of personal expression through confession occur primarily when revelations produce…

Answer 9

• insight and understanding

- it ends repetition of obsessive thoughts and unresolved feelings

Question 10

Another way of letting go of negative emotions is to __________ that might lead to forgiveness.

Answer 10

-adopt a new perspective

Question 11

Forgiving thoughts reduce signs of _____________ and restore feelings of control.

Answer 11

-physiological arousal

Question 12

Forgiveness promotes ______, and strengthens and repairs relationships.

Answer 12

-empathy

Question 13

Forgiveness ______ mean denial.

Answer 13

-does not

Question 14

Forgiveness means…

Answer 14

• coming to terms with the injustice

- letting go of obsessive feelings (hurt, rage, vengefulness)