Module 9 Stress and Health Flashcards
Problem-focused coping draws on cognitive reappraisal
False
Perceived control is the extent to which we believe in our capacity to influence and shape a situation’s outcomes
True
What is the difference between eustress and distress?
Eustress is more beneficial while distress is harmful
Type b personalities have a higher risk of developing heart disease
False
Prolonged stress can lead to the development of some illnesses
True
The _______ nervous system is part of a two-part system in charge of activating a stress response when we encounter a stressor
Sympathetic
The personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health are known as what
Determinants of health
Chronic stress can lead to an increased risk of developing mental disorders or illnesses
True
The leading cause of the obstruction of academic success among college students is mental health caused by stress
True
A 60-year-old man is sitting at home, watching his favorite tv show. All of a sudden, he feels pressure against his chest and starts feeling lightheaded. His breathing becomes short, and he is sweating. What is he experiencing?
A sudden heart attack
Decreased emotional well-being is related to which mental health concern
stress, anxiety, depression
Imagine an experiment where researchers gave out three math tests rigged to ensure that each person failed each one. Surveys were taken after each test to see how the test takers felt. The surveys showed that most of the test takers felt they should give up on the test because they did not feel smart enough to pass another test. Who initiated a similar experiment?
martin seligman
In response to stress, the body’s sympathetic nervous system is activated and releases stress hormones to prepare your body for action. What is that response called?
fight-or-flight response
Which is not part of the SMART acronym?
repetitive
Problem-focused coping refers to problem-solving whereas emotion-focused coping refers to…
reducing negative emotions
