Question 1

Which of the following best describes the parasympathetic 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 and that aids in digesting food, storing energy, and promoting growth
D)   the branch of the peripheral nervous system that is largely under conscious control and governs motor functions and sensory informationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Past experiences affect behavioral responses to a particular stressor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When the body releases cortisol and epinephrine, the heart rate accelerates and hearing and vision become more acute. What is the term for this?

Accepted Answer

A)   the fight-or-flight reaction
B)   homeostasis
C)   somatic nervous system reaction
D)   adaptive energy responseE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

How is the term stress best defined?

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

Question 5

Which event occurs during the relaxation response?

Accepted Answer

A)   increased heart rate
B)   decreased blood flow to the brain
C)   increased blood flow to the muscles
D)   slower breathing rateE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which is a good strategy for overcoming insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Catch up on sleep by sleeping in on weekends.
B)   Do not eat a meal or snack for at least two hours before bedtime.
C)   Drink an alcoholic beverage at bedtime to help you relax.
D)   Use your bed only for sleeping and not for eating, reading, or watching television.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of

Accepted Answer

A)   memory loss.
B)   cancer.
C)   insomnia.
D)   diabetes.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which describes a person with a Type B personality?

Accepted Answer

A)   ultracompetitive
B)   contemplative
C)   hostile
D)   controllingE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The fight-or-flight reaction occurs even if a physical response to a stressor is unnecessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which term best fits a Type A personality?

Accepted Answer

A)   patient
B)   relaxed
C)   high-achieving
D)   passiveE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Tom is very anxious about an upcoming exam. He has no appetite, is easily distracted, and has a headache. What stage of GAS is Tom in?

Accepted Answer

A)   the alarm stage
B)   the acceleration stage
C)   the resistance stage
D)   the exhaustion stageE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Self-disclosure involves revealing personal information that we ordinarily would not reveal because of the risk involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Expecting perfection and expecting the worst are both examples of cognitive distortions associated with negative self-talk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is a good nutritional strategy for coping with stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   taking high-potency vitamins
B)   limiting caffeine intake
C)   taking amino acid supplements
D)   eating chocolateE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

What are the two sleep phases called?

Accepted Answer

A)   circadian and non-circadian
B)   homeostatic and non-homeostatic
C)   rapid eye movement and non-rapid eye movement
D)   interruptive and non-interruptiveE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Spiritual wellness is associated with greater coping skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Define the relaxation response, and provide a detailed description of at least two techniques that can elicit the response.

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The relaxation response is a physiologic...

Question 19

Which of the following is a recommended time-management strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Focus on long-term goals.
B)   Schedule tasks for peak efficiency.
C)   Work on pleasant tasks first.
D)   Work on one task at a time rather than consolidating tasks.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Which statement is an example of negative self-talk?

Accepted Answer

A)   "I wonder why my boss wants to see me. I guess I'll just have to wait and see."
B)   "I'll have to start working on my next paper earlier, so I can do a better job."
C)   "I won the speech contest, but none of the other speakers were very good."
D)   "Too bad I missed that one problem, but overall I did pretty well on this test."E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Past experiences affect behavioral responses to a particular stressor.

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Tom is very anxious about an upcoming exam. He has no appetite, is easily distracted, and has a headache. What stage of GAS is Tom in?

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What are the two sleep phases called?

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The fight-or-flight reaction occurs even if a physical response to a stressor is unnecessary.

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Which event occurs during the relaxation response?

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What is a good nutritional strategy for coping with stress?

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Which term best fits a Type A personality?

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Which statement is an example of negative self-talk?

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Which of the following is a recommended time-management strategy?

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Expecting perfection and expecting the worst are both examples of cognitive distortions associated with negative self-talk.

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

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Self-disclosure involves revealing personal information that we ordinarily would not reveal because of the risk involved.

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Which describes a person with a Type B personality?

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Which is a good strategy for overcoming insomnia?

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When the body releases cortisol and epinephrine, the heart rate accelerates and hearing and vision become more acute. What is the term for this?

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Which of the following best describes the parasympathetic division?

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Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of

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Define the relaxation response, and provide a detailed description of at least two techniques that can elicit the response.

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