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Health: The Basics, 11e (Donatelle)

Chapter 3  Managing Stress and Coping with Life’s Challenges

 

1) Which of the following is TRUE about stress?

1.    A) Stress is only produced by externally imposed factors and is always negative.

2.    B) Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges.

3.    C) It is possible to eliminate all stressors in our lives if we try hard enough.

4.    D) Stress does not affect a person’s general health.

Answer:  B

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 96

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  What Is Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.1

 

2) Jade’s heart races and she cannot think of anything to say when the cute guy in class sits next to her. This is an example of

1.    A) the overreactive response.

2.    B) the stress response.

3.    C) homeostasis.

4.    D) hyperventilation.

Answer:  B

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 97-98

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

 

3) A pop quiz in class is an example of

1.    A) chronic stress.

2.    B) a stressor.

3.    C) a frustration.

4.    D) eustress.

Answer:  B

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 96

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  What Is Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.1

 

4) All of the following are likely to influence your response to stress EXCEPT

1.    A) your past experiences.

2.    B) your personality.

3.    C) your friend’s level of stress.

4.    D) your general health status.

Answer:  C

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 96

Skill:  Analyzing

Section:  What Is Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.1

5) Which of the following is most likely to cause eustress instead of distress?

1.    A) Failing a test

2.    B) Losing your job

3.    C) The death of a grandparent

4.    D) An impending promotion

Answer:  D

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 97

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  What Is Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.1

 

6) Ken is the new pastor at a local church. He is both nervous and excited about his new post and is looking forward to meeting all the members of his new congregation. This process will take some time and effort, but he is convinced that it will help him learn how to serve them better. Ken’s situation is an example of

1.    A) distress.

2.    B) anticipation.

3.    C) eustress.

4.    D) reactivity.

Answer:  C

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 97

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  What Is Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.1

 

7) An example of an event likely to be associated with distress is

1.    A) bouncing several checks.

2.    B) the end of final exam week.

3.    C) getting the highest score on a difficult exam.

4.    D) completing an assignment.

Answer:  A

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 97

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  What Is Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.1

 

8) Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused

1.    A) eustress.

2.    B) anger.

3.    C) distress.

4.    D) episodic stress.

Answer:  C

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 97

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  What Is Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.1

9) David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. This most likely caused him to experience

1.    A) insomnia.

2.    B) the flight-or-fight response.

3.    C) the adaptation syndrome.

4.    D) the resistance response.

Answer:  B

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 98

Skill:  Understanding/Applying

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

 

10) The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is

1.    A) adaptation.

2.    B) eustress.

3.    C) homeostasis.

4.    D) recovery.

Answer:  C

Diff: 1    Page Ref: 97

Skill:  Remembering

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

 

11) Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark, curving road. She felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths. This is an example of a(n)

1.    A) challenge.

2.    B) adaptive response.

3.    C) fight-or-flight response.

4.    D) state of overload.

Answer:  B

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 97

Skill:  Understanding/Applying

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

 

12) Hearing ominous footsteps following you late at night on a campus walking path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?

1.    A) Resistance

2.    B) Exhaustion

3.    C) Recovery

4.    D) Alarm

Answer:  D

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 98

Skill:  Understanding/Applying

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

13) As Joe prepares to spar with a tae kwon do opponent, his heart rate and respiration rate increase. These are indicators that which branch of the nervous system has been activated?

1.    A) Parasympathetic

2.    B) Autonomic

3.    C) Sympathetic

4.    D) Central

Answer:  C

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 98

Skill:  Applying

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

 

14) All of the following are indicators that a person is under sympathetic nervous system control EXCEPT

1.    A) increased heart rate.

2.    B) increased respiration.

3.    C) increased salivation.

4.    D) increased blood pressure.

Answer:  C

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 99

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

 

15) The body’s attempt to restore homeostasis in the aftermath of a stress response is a(n)

1.    A) fight-or-flight response.

2.    B) biological response.

3.    C) sympathetic response.

4.    D) adaptive response.

Answer:  D

Diff: 1    Page Ref: 97

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

 

16) Before taking her biology final, Jessie experienced abdominal pain and nausea, but these symptoms weren’t caused by a gastrointestinal virus. Stress could contribute to these symptoms by

1.    A) increasing blood flow to her digestive organs.

2.    B) increasing the production of insulin.

3.    C) increasing her heart rate.

4.    D) decreasing blood flow to her digestive organs.

Answer:  D

Diff: 1    Page Ref: 99

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

17) The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is

1.    A) epinephrine.

2.    B) cortisol.

3.    C) thyroxin.

4.    D) insulin.

Answer:  A

Diff: 1    Page Ref: 98

Skill:  Remembering

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

 

18) The stress hormone cortisol plays a major role during the stress response in

1.    A) increasing heart and respiratory rates.

2.    B) decreasing appetite and thirst.

3.    C) mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs.

4.    D) relieving pain.

Answer:  C

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 98

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

 

19) Emily is experiencing chronic stress due to a dysfunctional relationship. Which of the following defines the allostatic load Emily is carrying?

1.    A) The long-term wear and tear on the body caused by the stress response

2.    B) The magnitude of the body’s response to a stressor

3.    C) The increased magnitude of a stressor required to cause a response

4.    D) The ability of the immune system to respond to assaults

Answer:  A

Diff: 4    Page Ref: 99

Skill:  Analyzing

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

 

20) Research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress

1.    A) affects the immune response.

2.    B) increases adaptive energy stores.

3.    C) increases B cell function.

4.    D) affects a limited number of body systems.

Answer:  A

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 101

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Lifetime Effects of Stress

Learning Outcome:  3.3

 

21) Chronic stress has a strong connection to all of the following medical conditions EXCEPT

1.    A) impaired immune function.

2.    B) heart disease.

3.    C) diabetes.

4.    D) tooth decay.

Answer:  D

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 100-101

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Lifetime Effects of Stress

Learning Outcome:  3.3

 

22) Which of the following hormones might contribute to the “Freshman 15″—the tendency to gain about 15 pounds during the first year of college?

1.    A) Testosterone

2.    B) Estrogen

3.    C) Cortisol

4.    D) Epinephrine

Answer:  C

Diff: 4    Page Ref: 100

Skill:  Applying/Analyzing

Section:  Lifetime Effects of Stress

Learning Outcome:  3.3

 

23) Jack, president of a new sales company and father of six children, had a heart attack at the age of 46. Which of the following may have contributed to his early development of heart disease?

1.    A) Excess stress

2.    B) Excess exercise

3.    C) Lack of sleep

4.    D) Irregular work hours

Answer:  A

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 100

Skill:  Applying/Analyzing

Section:  Lifetime Effects of Stress

Learning Outcome:  3.3

 

24) Which of the following situations might contribute to impaired immune function?

1.    A) You purchase a new car when you get your first job offer.

2.    B) Your grandmother moves in with your family after being hospitalized due to a stroke.

3.    C) You keep changing the diet, vitamin, and exercise regimen you follow to see faster results.

4.    D) You have a fairly calm demeanor and life rarely “stresses you out.”

Answer:  B

Diff: 4    Page Ref: 101

Skill:  Analyzing

Section:  Lifetime Effects of Stress

Learning Outcome:  3.3

25) Mariah is behind on her coursework because of training for the upcoming tryouts for the swim team. On top of that, she broke up with her boyfriend last week. Monica, her twin sister, does not participate on a sports team and has plenty of time to get her homework done before her boyfriend visits most evenings. Compared to Monica, Mariah is likely to experience

1.    A) fewer incidences of cold-related symptoms.

2.    B) more upper respiratory illness.

3.    C) less joint pain.

4.    D) better sleep.

Answer:  B

Diff: 4    Page Ref: 101

Skill:  Analyzing

Section:  Lifetime Effects of Stress

Learning Outcome:  3.3

 

26) The ability of the immune system to respond to assaults is known as

1.    A) immunocompetence.

2.    B) adaptation.

3.    C) immunity.

4.    D) defense.

Answer:  A

Diff: 1    Page Ref: 99

Skill:  Remembering

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

 

27) Jo has been seeing a counselor to discuss her issues with anxiety and depression, which developed a few months after she moved to a new city for a job. Which of the following is the most likely source of her anxiety and depression?

1.    A) Multiple physical factors

2.    B) A lack of social support

3.    C) A dull daily routine

4.    D) An ethical conflict

Answer:  B

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 101

Skill:  Analyzing

Section:  Intellectual Effects of Stress

Learning Outcome:  3.4

 

 

28) Which of the following categories describes the small stressors, frustrations, and petty annoyances that collectively can add up to a higher level of stress?

1.    A) Adjustments

2.    B) Hassles

3.    C) Pressures

4.    D) Choices

Answer:  B

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 102-103

Skill:  Applying/Analyzing

Section:  What Causes Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.5

29) Intimate relationships can cause stress in all the following ways EXCEPT

1.    A) excitement and eustress in the early stages of a new relationship.

2.    B) aspiring to be the best one can be.

3.    C) decreased appetite and sleep problems due to conflicts.

4.    D) lowered self-esteem from a destructive relationship.

Answer:  B

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 103

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  What Causes Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.5

 

30) You eat an entire box of cookies the night before you attend a Weight Watchers meeting. This is an example of

1.    A) inconsistent goals and behavior.

2.    B) goals defined by parental expectations.

3.    C) conflict due to feeling overwhelmed by obligations.

4.    D) the general adaptation syndrome.

Answer:  A

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 104

Skill:  Applying

Section:  What Causes Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.5

 

 

31) Tyler wants to win the trumpet soloist competition this year. His practice time always ends up being the same time his friends are going out to party. Tyler always goes along for the party because he figures he can squeeze in a few minutes of practice somewhere in his schedule. It is competition week and Tyler has come down with a terrible stomach bug. Tyler’s illness may be related to

1.    A) outward conflict.

2.    B) behavior that is inconsistent with his goals.

3.    C) a consistent pattern of not eating healthy food.

4.    D) overload.

Answer:  B

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 104

Skill:  Applying/Analyzing

Section:  What Causes Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.5

 

32) Of the following choices, the BEST example of conflict is

1.    A) worrying about a tough test.

2.    B) wanting to go out with friends but needing to study.

3.    C) too many responsibilities.

4.    D) experiencing illness due to stress.

Answer:  B

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 104

Skill:  Applying

Section:  What Causes Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.5

33) College freshmen living away from home for the first time may face a variety of conflicts due to differences between their own values and beliefs and those of

1.    A) their professors.

2.    B) their parents and new people they encounter.

3.    C) their parents and their long-time friends.

4.    D) celebrities they admire.

Answer:  B

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 104

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  What Causes Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.5

 

 

34) Brian is considered a Type A personality by his friends because of his history of “road rage” and extreme competitiveness. All the following put him at increased risk for cardiovascular disease EXCEPT

1.    A) his negative beliefs and hostile attitudes toward others.

2.    B) bouts of anger ranging from irritation to rage.

3.    C) his actions that often harm others verbally or physically.

4.    D) his upbeat, glass-half-full approach to life.

Answer:  D

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 106

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  What Causes Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.5

 

35) Luci has worked as a customer service representative for two years. She believes that this job has improved her ability to cope with a variety of stressful situations and is confident in her ability to do so. Luci is exhibiting which of the following personality traits?

1.    A) Self-efficacy

2.    B) Type A

3.    C) Type B

4.    D) Low self-esteem

Answer:  A

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 106

Skill:  Applying

Section:  What Causes Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.5

 

36) Which of the following forms of stress management is also a Chinese martial art?

1.    A) Yoga

2.    B) Tai chi

3.    C) Tae Bo

4.    D) Tae kwon do

Answer:  B

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 114

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Managing Stress in College

Learning Outcome:  3.6

37) Which of the following forms of stress management also improves flexibility?

1.    A) Yoga

2.    B) Deep breathing

3.    C) Biofeedback

4.    D) Progressive muscle relaxation

Answer:  A

Diff: 1    Page Ref: 113

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Managing Stress in College

Learning Outcome:  3.6

 

38) Which of the following BEST describes a Type C personality?

1.    A) Relaxed

2.    B) Hostile

3.    C) Stoic

4.    D) Distressed

Answer:  C

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 106

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  What Causes Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.5

 

39) Rudy lives behind the train depot in a cheap apartment in a run-down building. He gets quite a few upper respiratory infections, and he suspects that these could be related to mold or toxic substances in the building. His recurrent illnesses are likely due to

1.    A) a major immune disorder.

2.    B) background distressors.

3.    C) his incessant worrying.

4.    D) technostress.

Answer:  B

Diff: 4    Page Ref: 104

Skill:  Analyzing

Section:  What Causes Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.5

 

40) When we are forced to choose between two or more competing desires, motives, behaviors, or impulses, which process is occurring?

1.    A) Doubt

2.    B) Control

3.    C) Adaptation

4.    D) Conflict

Answer:  D

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 104

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  What Causes Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.5

 

41) Hakim walked into his house one summer day and discovered that the air conditioning was not working. He did not get upset because the last time this happened, he found a great repair company that was fast and affordable; he also had a couple of fans that he used to keep cool until the AC was repaired. Hakim did not experience excessive stress because

1.    A) his appraisal of the stressor told him he could cope with it.

2.    B) he had a plan in place due to his last experience with the repair company.

3.    C) he has low self-esteem and knew he could not fix the AC himself.

4.    D) he has a Type A personality.

Answer:  A

Diff: 4    Page Ref: 106

Skill:  Applying/Analyzing

Section:  What Causes Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.5

 

42) Which of the following statements BEST describes self-esteem?

1.    A) Self-esteem is inherited and can rarely change.

2.    B) Self-esteem is established during childhood.

3.    C) Self-esteem has to do with the ability to follow the lead of others.

4.    D) Self-esteem has to do with one’s confidence and self-satisfaction.

Answer:  D

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 106

Skill:  Analyzing

Section:  What Causes Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.5

 

43) Jake is a good student and seems pretty resilient. He usually gets all of his work completed; if he misses an assignment, he acknowledges it is his own fault. His friends really respect him, but they wish he did not explode so easily over little things. Which of the following is TRUE about Jake?

1.    A) He has the typical Type A personality.

2.    B) He has a hardy personality.

3.    C) His personality varies depending on the situation.

4.    D) He reacts appropriately to all situations.

Answer:  C

Diff: 4    Page Ref: 106

Skill:  Analyzing

Section:  What Causes Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.5

 

 

44) One reason why the Type A personality theory has been debated is because

1.    A) the early research had serious methodological flaws.

2.    B) most people have either Type A or Type B personalities.

3.    C) not all Type A people experience negative health consequences.

4.    D) most people have either Type C or Type D personalities.

Answer:  C

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 106

Skill:  Analyzing

Section:  What Causes Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.5

45) Which of the following characteristics of a Type A personality have been determined to be the most detrimental to health?

1.    A) Being time-driven and perfectionistic

2.    B) Having a hard-driving approach to tasks and life in general

3.    C) Being highly competitive

4.    D) Having a tendency toward anger and hostility

Answer:  D

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 106

Skill:  Remembering

Section:  What Causes Stress?

Learning Outcome:  3.5

 

46) Which of the following statements regarding stress and hair loss is NOT true?

1.    A) Stress may cause hair to fall out in clumps.

2.    B) Stress may cause hair to fall out as a result of destroyed hair follicles.

3.    C) Solutions include improving diet and sleep quality and better managing stress.

4.    D) Stress-induced hair loss occurs when colonies of hair are pushed into an active phase.

Answer:  D

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 100

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Lifetime Effects of Stress

Learning Outcome:  3.3

 

47) Cortisol contributes to weight gain by

1.    A) increasing testosterone production.

2.    B) increasing hunger and activating fat storage enzymes.

3.    C) increasing thirst for sweet beverages.

4.    D) stimulating cravings for healthy foods such as vegetables.

Answer:  B

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 100

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Lifetime Effects of Stress

Learning Outcome:  3.3

 

 

48) To replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful?

1.    A) Getting more sleep and “down time”

2.    B) A regimen of intensive daily exercise

3.    C) Increasing alcohol intake to promote relaxation

4.    D) Broadening one’s social support system

Answer:  A

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 110

Skill:  Applying/Analyzing

Section:  Managing Stress in College

Learning Outcome:  3.6

49) Stress management consists of

1.    A) finding balance and developing coping strategies.

2.    B) eliminating all sources of stress.

3.    C) learning to juggle as many tasks as possible.

4.    D) firmly controlling reactions to stress.

Answer:  A

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 108

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Managing Stress in College

Learning Outcome:  3.6

 

50) To manage stress, the first step is to

1.    A) control your emotional responses.

2.    B) choose to ignore the stressors in your life.

3.    C) determine which stressors can be reduced or eliminated.

4.    D) identify and assess the stressors in your life.

Answer:  D

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 108

Skill:  Applying

Section:  Managing Stress in College

Learning Outcome:  3.6

 

51) Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by taking a practice test every night before he goes out with his buddies. Jeff is

1.    A) using the technique of stress inoculation.

2.    B) restructuring his thinking patterns.

3.    C) increasing his level of stress before the test.

4.    D) using alcohol as a coping mechanism to relax.

Answer:  A

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 108

Skill:  Applying/Analyzing

Section:  Managing Stress in College

Learning Outcome:  3.6

 

 

52) Downshifting refers to the process of

1.    A) using meditation to combat the stress response.

2.    B) taking steps to simplify one’s life.

3.    C) deliberately completing tasks at a slower pace.

4.    D) allowing passivity to take over as a result of stress.

Answer:  B

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 112

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Managing Stress in College

Learning Outcome:  3.6

53) The process of replacing negative thoughts with positive ones is referred to as

1.    A) affirmations.

2.    B) meditation.

3.    C) cognitive restructuring.

4.    D) stress inoculation.

Answer:  C

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 108

Skill:  Applying

Section:  Managing Stress in College

Learning Outcome:  3.6

 

54) Research has shown that laughter results in all of the following EXCEPT

1.    A) decreased stress levels.

2.    B) increased levels of oxygen in the blood.

3.    C) pain reduction.

4.    D) increased risk of heart disease.

Answer:  D

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 110

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Managing Stress in College

Learning Outcome:  3.6

 

55) Which of the following is a useful strategy to prevent explosive anger?

1.    A) Have a couple of beers with friends to take your mind off the issue.

2.    B) Avoid all situations that provoke anger.

3.    C) Pound on something soft, like a pillow.

4.    D) Develop realistic expectations of yourself and others.

Answer:  D

Diff: 4    Page Ref: 110

Skill:  Analyzing

Section:  Managing Stress in College

Learning Outcome:  3.6

 

 

56) All of the following are effective stress management techniques EXCEPT

1.    A) deliberately shifting from negative to positive thoughts.

2.    B) relaxing with a double espresso at your favorite coffee shop.

3.    C) managing your time well.

4.    D) joining a friend for a daily lunchtime walk.

Answer:  B

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 110-111

Skill:  Applying/Analyzing

Section:  Managing Stress in College

Learning Outcome:  3.6

57) Exercise reduces stress by

1.    A) suppressing endocrine function.

2.    B) increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones.

3.    C) providing a therapeutic way to reduce or eliminate pain.

4.    D) expanding aerobic capacity.

Answer:  B

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 110

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Managing Stress in College

Learning Outcome:  3.6

 

58) Eating healthy foods helps in managing stress because

1.    A) they are easier on the digestive system.

2.    B) a calming effect is usually produced.

3.    C) they nourish the body and provide stamina for stressful times.

4.    D) food is comforting and can distract one from problems.

Answer:  C

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 111

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Managing Stress in College

Learning Outcome:  3.6

 

59) Which of the following is a time management tip that can reduce stress?

1.    A) Let your mail pile up and only look at it once a week.

2.    B) Make a daily list of tasks and prioritize them.

3.    C) Take a day off even if you have assignments due.

4.    D) Only clean up clutter when you have enough time to do it right.

Answer:  B

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 112

Skill:  Applying

Section:  Managing Stress in College

Learning Outcome:  3.6

 

 

60) Meditation has been proven effective in managing stress. Which of the following is NOT true about meditation?

1.    A) There is only one meditation style that is considered effective.

2.    B) Meditation allows the body to relax while the mind is focused.

3.    C) Meditation involves some method of calming and focusing the mind.

4.    D) It usually takes some effort and patience to learn to meditate.

Answer:  A

Diff: 2    Page Ref: 114

Skill:  Understanding

Section:  Managing Stress in College

Learning Outcome:  3.6

61) Which of the following has been recommended by experts in positive psychology as a method for managing stress and increasing happiness?

1.    A) Engaging in demanding or competitive physical activity

2.    B) Keeping a journal about good things that happen every day

3.    C) Trusting that relationships will simply work themselves out

4.    D) Using mind-altering drugs to have a transcendental experience

Answer:  B

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 111

Skill:  Applying/Analyzing

Section:  Managing Stress in College

Learning Outcome:  3.6

 

62) Julia is extremely upset to discover that her spouse is unfaithful when she reads a suggestive e-mail he sent to another woman. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

1.    A) Alarm

2.    B) Resistance

3.    C) Exhaustion

4.    D) Denial

Answer:  A

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 98

Skill:  Understanding/Applying

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

 

 

63) After Julia discovers that her spouse is cheating on her, she decides how to confront him about it. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

1.    A) Alarm

2.    B) Resistance

3.    C) Exhaustion

4.    D) Denial

Answer:  B

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 98

Skill:  Understanding/Applying

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

 

64) After Julia discovers that her spouse is cheating on her, she confronts him and after days of arguments, he moves out. By the end of the week, all she can do is cry herself to sleep. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

1.    A) Alarm

2.    B) Resistance

3.    C) Exhaustion

4.    D) Denial

Answer:  C

Diff: 3    Page Ref: 99

Skill:  Understanding/Applying

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

65) As part of the stress response, the hormone that makes stored nutrients available for energy is

1.    A) epinephrine.

2.    B) cortisol.

3.    C) testosterone.

4.    D) thyroxine.

Answer:  B

Diff: 1    Page Ref: 98

Skill:  Remembering

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

 

66) As part of the stress response, the hormone that stimulates the body to prepare for action is

1.    A) epinephrine.

2.    B) cortisol.

3.    C) testosterone.

4.    D) thyroxine.

Answer:  A

Diff: 1    Page Ref: 98

Skill:  Remembering

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

 

67) The part of the brain involved in controlling the body’s overall reaction to stress is the

1.    A) pituitary gland.

2.    B) cerebral cortex.

3.    C) frontal lobe.

4.    D) hypothalamus.

Answer:  D

Diff: 1    Page Ref: 98

Skill:  Remembering

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

 

68) The gland that secretes ACTH is the

1.    A) adrenal.

2.    B) pituitary.

3.    C) thyroid.

4.    D) thymus.

Answer:  B

Diff: 1    Page Ref: 98

Skill:  Remembering

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2

69) Cortisol is secreted by the

1.    A) adrenal glands.

2.    B) pituitary gland.

3.    C) thyroid gland.

4.    D) thymus.

Answer:  A

Diff: 1    Page Ref: 98

Skill:  Remembering

Section:  Your Body’s Stress Response

Learning Outcome:  3.2