Question 1

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) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

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 B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Describe how stress levels can affect the immune system,and give three examples of stress-related health problems that could result from changes in immune system functioning.

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Question 4

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) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Progressive relaxation techniques

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A)  involve tensing and then relaxing the muscles in your body.
B)  increase heart rate.
C)  involve a lot of imagination and willpower.
D)  can be quite complex and difficult to master.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Acts of violence,industrial accidents,and intrusive noises are examples of

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A)  college stressors.
B)  social stressors.
C)  internal stressors.
D)  environmental stressors.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

About 90 percent of all headaches are

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A)  tension headaches.
B)  migraines.
C)  cluster headaches.
D)  sinus headaches.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Sue most likely is experiencing

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A)  time pressures.
B)  test anxiety.
C)  interpersonal stress.
D)  financial concerns.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Alcohol use is a counterproductive coping strategy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Eustress

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A)  is stress triggered by something pleasant.
B)  is much more common than distress.
C)  does not trigger the stress response.
D)  is a specific type of distress.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The resistance state of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by symptoms such as distorted perceptions and disorganized thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In general,increased levels of cortisol are linked to a decreased function of the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements about sleep is TRUE?

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A)  Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night to stay healthy.
B)  The body is completely still and relaxed during REM sleep.
C)  Drinking alcohol before bedtime improves a person's sleep.
D)  An increase in total sleep time causes an increase in the level of stress hormones.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Select a common college stressor,and describe how it might affect your stress levels.Then choose and explain three possible stress management techniques that you think would be particularly useful for coping with the stressor.

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One common college stressor is academic ...

Question 15

Mohammed just received an F on his term paper.Which type of stress is he likely to experience?

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A)  eustress
B)  burnout
C)  distress
D)  chronic stressE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

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) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The first step in creating a personal plan for managing stress is to

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A)  design your plan.
B)  identify your stressors.
C)  seek professional help.
D)  investigate support groups.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The long-term wear and tear of the stress response has been termed

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A)  persistent eustress.
B)  persistent distress.
C)  maintenance of homeostasis.
D)  the allostatic loaD.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

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) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

If you are still emotionally distressed weeks after a tragic event,the most helpful strategy would be to

Accepted Answer

A)  seek out media coverage of similar events.
B)  stop sharing your feelings with others.
C)  consider seeking professional help.
D)  take a long walk to reduce your anxiety.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 2: Stress: The Constant Challenge

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Progressive relaxation techniques

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