Question 1

Support groups are typically organized around particular

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A)  issues or problems.
B)  cognitive techniques.
C)  relaxation techniques.
D)  ways of time management.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Peak concentrations of stress hormones in the bloodstream occur

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A)  just before dinner.
B)  during the mid-day meal.
C)  just before bedtime.
D)  during the final stages of sleep.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Type B personalities tend to be schedule driven,competitive,and even hostile.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The fight-or-flight reaction occurs during which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

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A)  alarm
B)  resistance
C)  exhaustion
D)  recoveryE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

During the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome,the body

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A)  is in a relaxed state.
B)  responds to the activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
C)  readjusts to establish a new level of homeostasis.
D)  can no longer react effectively to normal life situations.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding stress?

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A)  Positive events are less stressful than negative events.
B)  The college years are often very stressful.
C)  Changes in one's life are significant stressors.
D)  Financial problems are significant stressors.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which one of the following is a stressor?

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A)  a bad grade
B)  sweaty palms
C)  a rapid pulse
D)  high feverE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following body reactions is characteristic of the stress response?

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A)  Pupils constrict.
B)  Blood pressure increases.
C)  Body temperature drops.
D)  Heart rate decreases.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Endorphins are body-produced chemicals that relieve pain in case of injury.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following nervous systems manages your moves as you participate in an exercise class?

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A)  autonomic
B)  sympathetic
C)  parasympathetic
D)  somaticE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Studies have shown that married people live longer than single people (including those who are divorced,widowed,or never married).

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following has been linked to unmanaged stress?

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A)  menstrual irregularities
B)  nearsightedness
C)  impacted teeth
D)  glaucomaE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Stress has been found to contribute to which of the following conditions?

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A)  depression
B)  schizophrenia
C)  autism
D)  all of theseE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Laughter may be the best medicine for stress because after a good laugh your

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A)  heart rate is increased.
B)  muscles are relaxed.
C)  blood pressure is increased.
D)  brain suppresses endorphins.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The physical responses to a stressor are remarkably consistent from person to person.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The stress response in human being is triggered by a nonspecific agent called a stressor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following would NOT be helpful for improving productivity?

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A)  Focus on long-term goals only.
B)  Visualize achievement of your goals.
C)  Delegate responsibility.
D)  Say "no" when necessary.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following would be the LEAST effective strategy for coping with stress?

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A)  denying the reality of the stress
B)  exercising regularly
C)  improving time-management skills
D)  maintaining a social support systemE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is the study of the interaction among all the following systems EXCEPT the _______________ system.

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A)  nervous
B)  endocrine
C)  immune
D)  respiratoryE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Tom is very anxious about an upcoming exam.He has no appetite,is easily distracted,and has a headache.In what stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Tom?

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A)  alarm
B)  acceleration
C)  resistance
D)  exhaustionE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge

The physical responses to a stressor are remarkably consistent from person to person.

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Support groups are typically organized around particular

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Which of the following would be the LEAST effective strategy for coping with stress?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding stress?

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Tom is very anxious about an upcoming exam.He has no appetite,is easily distracted,and has a headache.In what stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Tom?

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During the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome,the body

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Type B personalities tend to be schedule driven,competitive,and even hostile.

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Studies have shown that married people live longer than single people (including those who are divorced,widowed,or never married).

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Laughter may be the best medicine for stress because after a good laugh your

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Endorphins are body-produced chemicals that relieve pain in case of injury.

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Which of the following nervous systems manages your moves as you participate in an exercise class?

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Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is the study of the interaction among all the following systems EXCEPT the _______________ system.

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Which of the following would NOT be helpful for improving productivity?

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Stress has been found to contribute to which of the following conditions?

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Which of the following has been linked to unmanaged stress?

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Which one of the following is a stressor?

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Which of the following body reactions is characteristic of the stress response?

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Peak concentrations of stress hormones in the bloodstream occur

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The stress response in human being is triggered by a nonspecific agent called a stressor.

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The fight-or-flight reaction occurs during which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

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