Stress Health and Coping Quiz Flashcards
Stress is best described as
a process
One of the most effective ways to prolong life expectancy is to
quit or avoid smokng
_________ has been shown to have a positive effect on mood.
Aerobic exercise
Which is an example of an acute stressor?
A near miss car accident
When stress is linked to increased psychological disorders, it is referred to as
toxic
Hypertension and headaches may be triggered by stress. These conditions are referred to as
psychophysiological illness
A person who experiences a high level of subjective will being and attributes successes to hard work and talent is said to demonstrate
learned optimism
One of the best ways to manage and reduce stress is to find a
social support network
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
resistance
Prolonged stress may increase vulnerability to illness by
suppressing immune function