Questions 1-44

Question 1

Aadya is having trouble completing her tax return and she feels stressed. What would most likely help Aadya relax?

Answer 1

Doing exercise

Question 2

A rating of zero on the Stress Events Scale suggests which of the following conditions?

Answer 2

Neustress

Question 3

As a healing technique, visual imagery _____.

Answer 3

is designed to elicit mind and body relaxation

Question 4

A stress management technique in which a person learns to influence physiological responses that are not typically under voluntary control is called _____.

Answer 4

biofeedback

Question 5

Divergence from regular sleep schedule between weekdays and weekends increases the risk for which of the following conditions?

Answer 5

Obesity

Question 6

Dmitry wants to evaluate stressors in his life. Using the stress events scale, he rated the extent to which life events had a positive or negative impact on his life at the time these events occurred. He has a total stress score of 17. Which of following stress categories applies to Dmitry?

Answer 6

Average

Question 7

Elena is facing a challenging time in life, and she is struggling with a lot of negative thoughts. Which of the following would help her inculcate positivity?

Answer 7

Focusing on the things she has control over

Question 8

George gets 6 hours of sleep per night and has trouble retaining and processing new information at school. Which of the following recommendations would help George to enhance his quality of sleep?

Answer 8

He should avoid vigorous exercise at least 1 hour before bedtime.

Question 9

Gun-woo is grinding his teeth, struggling to sleep, and easily irritated. Which of the following is Gun-woo experiencing?

Answer 9

Symptoms of stress

Question 10

Hans Selye defined stress as a(n) _____.

Answer 10

Nonspecific response

Question 11

Identify the school of thought in the Hindu religion that seeks to help the individual attain a higher level of spirituality and peace of mind.

Answer 11

Yoga

Question 12

Minato can be described as a good stress manager because he _____.

Answer 12

accepts his limitations

Question 13

Most yoga classes in the Western world are variations of which form of yoga?

Answer 13

Hatha yoga

Question 14

Omar and Tony just got married. The newlyweds are nervous but happy about starting their life together. Which of the following terms applies to their feelings?

Answer 14

Eustress

Question 15

The best strategy for coping with stress depends mostly on the _____.

Answer 15

individual and what works for them

Question 16

The brain has a powerful influence over the body via the link between the emotions and the _____.

Answer 16

immune system

Question 17

The cells responsible for waging war against disease or infection are known as _____.

Answer 17

lymphocytes

Question 18

The development of stress-related illness hinges most on _____.

Answer 18

how people perceive and cope with stress

Question 19

To treat her insomnia, Lucia focuses on becoming fully aware of where she is and what she is doing, without passing judgment or dwelling on the past. Which of the following stress-management techniques is she using?

Answer 19

mindfulness

Question 20

Type A individuals tend to _____.

Answer 20

set their own goals

Question 21

Type A individuals who commonly express anger and hostility are at higher risk for _____.

Answer 21

coronary heart disease

Question 22

What happens when a stressor triggers a nonspecific response?

Answer 22

Homeostasis is disrupted.

Question 23

Which of the following are morphine-like substances released from the pituitary gland in the brain during prolonged aerobic exercise and are thought to induce feelings of euphoria and natural well-being?

Answer 23

Endorphins

Question 24

Which of the following characteristics applies to type B behavior?

Answer 24

Casual and relaxed

Question 25

Which of the following characteristics applies to type C behavior?

Answer 25

Committed, confident, and in control

Question 26

Which of the following is a component of quality sleep?

Answer 26

Only one time waking up longer than 5 minutes

Question 27

Which of the following is a form of self-suggestion in which people place themselves in a hypnotic state by repeating and concentrating on feelings of heaviness and warmth in the extremities?

Answer 27

Autogenic Training

Question 28

Which of the following is an example of stressors within an individual's control?

Answer 28

Setting personal boundaries

Question 29

Which of the following is a phase of the general adaptation syndrome that is characterized by the fight-or-flight mechanism?

Answer 29

Alarm reaction

Question 30

Which of the following is a result of a high allostatic load?

Answer 30

Augmented energy and adrenal reserves

Question 31

Which of the following is a self-paced form of exercise often described as "meditation in motion" because it promotes serenity through gentle, balanced, low-impact movements that bring together the mind, body, and emotions?

Answer 31

Tai chi

Question 32

Which of the following is characteristic of third stage of sleep?

Answer 32

Vital signs are lowered during this stage

Question 33

Which of the following is the interaction with the interior self?

Answer 33

Biofeedback

Question 34

Which of the following long-term effects results from high cortisol levels?

Answer 34

Inflammation

Question 35

Which of the following phenomena is a sense of feeling good about one's capabilities, goals, accomplishments, place in the world, and relationship to others?

Answer 35

positive self-esteem

Question 36

Which of the following stress management techniques involves exercising all the body's muscle groups?

Answer 36

Progressive muscle relaxation

Question 37

Which of the following terms applies to the open expression of emotions, whether negative or positive?

Answer 37

Fighting spirit

Question 38

Which of the following terms refers to the inexplicable recovery from incurable disease?

Answer 38

Spontaneous remission

Question 39

Which of the following terms refers to the instinctive set of psychological and physiological changes the body goes through to prepare a person to cope with a stressor?

Answer 39

Stress response

Question 40

Which part of an 8-hour period of sleep do experts consider the most vital for well-being?

Answer 40

Last 2 hours

Question 41

Which stress-management technique encompasses thoughts, breathing, sounds, postures, visualization, and/or movement that help achieve a relaxed state of being?

Answer 41

Meditation

Question 42

Which type of explanatory style can delay healing time and worsen the course of illness in several major diseases?

Answer 42

Pessimistic

Question 43

Which type of explanatory style can enhance the ability to resist infections, allergies, autoimmunities, and even cancer?

Answer 43

Optimistic

Question 44

Who among the following is the most vulnerable to stress?

Answer 44

Mateo who eats hurriedly and is on the move