Stress Health and Coping Quiz Flashcards

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1
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Stress is best described as

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a process

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2
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One of the most effective ways to prolong life expectancy is to

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quit or avoid smokng

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3
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_________ has been shown to have a positive effect on mood.

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Aerobic exercise

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4
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Which is an example of an acute stressor?

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A near miss car accident

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5
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When stress is linked to increased psychological disorders, it is referred to as

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toxic

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6
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Hypertension and headaches may be triggered by stress. These conditions are referred to as

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psychophysiological illness

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A person who experiences a high level of subjective will being and attributes successes to hard work and talent is said to demonstrate

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learned optimism

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8
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One of the best ways to manage and reduce stress is to find a

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social support network

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9
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A man is coping as well as he can with an extended period of unemployment. He is experiencing the stage pf the general adaptation syndrome called

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resistance

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10
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Prolonged stress may increase vulnerability to illness by

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suppressing immune function

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