TD 39

Question 1

Stress is a physiological phenomenon involving actual changes in the body’s chemistry and function, and it involves some _______________________________.
This definition includes ________ stress (eustress) and ________ stress (distress).

Answer 1

perceived or actual demand for action

positive

negative

Question 2

Psychosocial stressors are life events. A form of job stress includes crewmembers who _____ confidence in their abilities or have problems _____________ and __________ with others. Concern for family might become a __________ during flight operations or _________ fatigue or irritability. The potential dangers of flight operations also act as a stressor on _________ and could cause __________ in spousal relationships.

Answer 2

lack

communications

cooperating

distraction

increase

families

tension

Question 3

Self imposed stressors: (DEATH)

Answer 3

Drugs

Exhaustion

Alcohol

Tobacco

Hypoglycemia

Question 4

Which visual illusion might you encounter due to a runway sloping up or down?

Answer 4

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Question 5

Which visual illusion might you encounter if you become so engrossed with a problem or task within the cockpit that you fail to properly scan outside the aircraft?

Answer 5

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Question 6

Which visual illusion might cause someone at a stationary hover to perceive they are moving when another aircraft hovers by?

Answer 6

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