Chapter 14 Flashcards
(40 cards)
Who defined stress as, “the response of the body to any demand, whether it is caused by, or results in, pleasant or unpleasant conditions”?
Hans Selye
A demanding or threatening event is often called a(n) ________.
stressor
A stressor is likely to be appraised as a threat when someone ________.
anticipates that it could lead to some kind of harm, loss, or other negative consequence
Which type of appraisal involves judgment about the degree of
potential harm or threat to well-being that a stressor might entail?
primary
________ is the kind of stress associated with positive feelings, as well as optimal health and performance.
eustress
Which kind of psychology seeks to identify and promote those
qualities that lead to happy, fulfilled, and contented lives?
positive psychology
________ is the kind of stress that exceeds the optimal level, is no longer a positive force, and becomes excessive and debilitating.
distress
Optimism is a tendency toward a(n) ________.
positive outlook and positive expectations
________ is stress-reduction technique whereby electronic equipment measuring a person’s involuntary (neuromuscular and autonomic) activity
helps him gain a level of voluntary control over these processes.
Biofeedback
The concept of perceived control refers to ________.
beliefs about the capacity to influence and shape outcomes in our lives
Which term refers to mental or behavioral efforts used to manage problems relating to stress, including the cause and the unpleasant feelings and emotions it produces?
coping
The relaxation response technique is a stress reduction technique that combines elements of relaxation and ________.
mediation
Guidance, encouragement, acceptance, emotional comfort, and tangible assistance are all examples of ________.
social support
Which of the following is an example of a stimulus-based definition of stress?
Caroline experiences stress because she is home alone and hears unusual noises outside.
Which of the following is a good example of a response-based
definition of stress?
Bruce experiences stress because his heart rate increased when he noticed Jack had a knife.
People who reach the ________ level of stress feel burned out; they are fatigued, exhausted, and their performance begins to decline.
distressed
Which of the following is an example of a primary appraisal of a stressor?
Humphrey judges the man with the gun to be a moderate threat.
Which of the following is an example of a secondary appraisal of a stressor?
how a threat is perceived
Noticing that you have difficulty concentrating during and after
periods of prolonged stress exemplifies how stress can have a negative ________ impact.
cognitive
Which of the following is an example of the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome?
A burst of energy enables Hassan to run fast when he sees a skunk in his path.
Which of the following is an example of the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome?
Latricia has been lost in the woods for days. After such a long period of anxiety and fear, Latricia collapses by a tree.
Which of the following is an example of the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome?
Tyrique almost falls out of the tree, but he grabs a branch, and now that the danger of falling has passed, he focuses his energy and attention on getting down from the tree safely.
Taylor is a social worker. He is overworked, his caseload is
overwhelming, and he no longer believes that what he does on a day-to-day basis has any real impact or improves anyone’s life. Taylor is
probably suffering from ________.
job burnout
Rush hour traffic, lost keys, obnoxious coworkers, and inclement weather are all examples of a(n) ________.
Daily hassle
