Question 1

What character trait is associated with social and academic success in groups that are at-risk for stress?

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A)  resilience
B)  competitiveness
C)  contemplation
D)  aggressivenessE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

JoAnn is a college student with a full schedule that includes four academic classes,a part-time job,and a starting position on the college volleyball team.JoAnn approaches a typical school day with a set plan to never be late and to outperform her peers.Discuss JoAnn's likely personality type,including factors that led you to your conclusion.

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Based on JoAnn's ambitious and driven na...

Question 3

A person with what personality type tends toward negative emotional states such as anxiety,depression,and irritability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A
B)  Type B
C)  Type C
D)  Type DE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Choose a stressor,and describe the typical physiological response to it (fight-or-flight reaction).Then describe three appropriate and three inappropriate behavioral responses to the stressor.

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One common stressor is a sudden loud noi...

Question 5

Behavioral responses to stress are controlled by the somatic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which nervous systems is involved in deciding to go for a walk to cope with stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomic
B)  sympathetic
C)  parasympathetic
D)  somaticE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which is the best definition of the sympathetic division?

Accepted Answer

A)  a division of the autonomic nervous system that activates during times of arousal,including exercise,severe pain,anger,or fear
B)  a part of the brain that activates,controls,and integrates autonomic mechanisms,endocrine activities,and many bodily functions
C)  a division of the autonomic nervous system that is in control when a person relaxes;it aids in digesting food,storing energy,and promoting growth
D)  the branch of the peripheral nervous system that governs motor functions and sensory information;it is largely under conscious controlE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which body functions increase during the fight-or-flight reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  slow-twitch muscles
B)  cognitive dissonance
C)  digestion
D)  blood sugar levelsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Caffeine consumption is associated with lower levels of cortisol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Uncontrolled stress may lead to menstrual irregularities,impotence,and pregnancy complications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which is an example of a stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)  sweating palms
B)  getting a flat tire
C)  release of endorphins
D)  flushed faceE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system initiates the stress response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which is a definition for the term stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)  any physical or psychological event that produces stress
B)  the nonspecific response of the body to any demand
C)  the physical and emotional changes associated with stress
D)  an unpleasant stress state believed to cause illnessE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

A person who has difficulty expressing emotions,suppresses anger,and feels hopeless has characteristics of which personality type?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A
B)  Type B
C)  Type C
D)  Type DE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

How is stress best defined?

Accepted Answer

A)  a physical response to an unpleasant event
B)  the physical and emotional state associated with the stress response
C)  perception of one's circumstances
D)  adaptation to an event,perceived or realE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which is an effective response to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  using tobacco
B)  drinking alcohol
C)  taking drugs
D)  learning new time-management skillsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Define the concepts stressor,stress response,and stress.Give an example of a stressful situation,and explain how each concept relates to the situation.

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A stressor is any external event or situ...

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an example of an effective response to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  overeating
B)  laughing
C)  talking
D)  meditatingE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Insomnia and poor appetite are possible symptoms of depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which is a definition for the term stress response?

Accepted Answer

A)  any physical or psychological event that produces stress
B)  the nonspecific response of the body to any demand
C)  the physical and emotional changes associated with stress
D)  an unpleasant stress state believed to cause illnessE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 10: Stress

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