Question 1

You have been a successful doctor of internal medicine for many years. You recently gave up your large practice in the city to join the staff of a small-town clinic where you will work four days a week. Which method are you using to manage stress?

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A)   Meditation
B)   Downshifting
C)   Biofeedback
D)   Stress inoculationE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Eating healthy foods helps in managing stress because

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A)   they are easier on the digestive system.
B)   a calming effect is usually produced.
C)   they nourish the body and provide stamina for stressful times.
D)   food is comforting and can distract one from problems.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

One reason why the Type A personality theory has been debated is because

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A)   the early research had serious methodological flaws.
B)   most people have either Type A or Type B personalities.
C)   not all Type A people experience negative health consequences.
D)   most people have either Type C or Type D personalities.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused

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A)   eustress.
B)   anger.
C)   distress.
D)   episodic stress.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 5

Jade's heart races and she cannot think of anything to say when the cute guy in class sits next to her. This is an example of

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A)   the overreactive response.
B)   the stress response.
C)   homeostasis.
D)   hyperventilation.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Julia becomes extremely upset when she discovers that her spouse is cheating on her when she reads a suggestive e-mail he sent to another woman. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

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A)   Alarm
B)   Resistance
C)   Exhaustion
D)   DenialE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

An example of an event likely to be associated with distress is

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A)   bouncing several checks.
B)   the end of final exam week.
C)   getting the highest score on a difficult exam.
D)   completing an assignment.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The body's attempt to restore homeostasis in the aftermath of a stress response is a(n)

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A)   fight-or-flight response.
B)   biological response.
C)   sympathetic response.
D)   adaptive response.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

All of the following are indicators that a person is under sympathetic nervous system control EXCEPT

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A)   increased heart rate.
B)   increased respiration.
C)   increased blood flow to the digestive organs.
D)   increased blood pressure.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

People with high levels of stress are less likely to develop upper respiratory infections.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. This most likely caused him to experience

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A)   insomnia.
B)   the flight-or-fight response.
C)   the adaptation syndrome.
D)   the resistance response.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

As part of the stress response, the hormone that makes stored nutrients available for energy is

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A)   epinephrine.
B)   cortisol.
C)   testosterone.
D)   thyroxine.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The physiological arousal response that allows us to face or escape from real or perceived threats is the

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A)   fight-or-flight response.
B)   adaptive response.
C)   resistance response.
D)   cardiac response.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Our bodies respond to environmental stressors with the same general adaptation response as they do to physical or emotional stressors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Psychoneuroimmunology is a scientific field involved in the study of the effects of prolonged stress on the immune system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Cortisol contributes to weight gain by

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A)   increasing testosterone production.
B)   lowering metabolic rate and elevating glucose levels
C)   increasing thirst for sweet beverages.
D)   stimulating cravings for healthy foods such as vegetables.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Emily is experiencing chronic stress due to a dysfunctional relationship. Which of the following defines the allostatic load Emily is carrying?

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A)   The long-term wear and tear on the body caused by the stress response
B)   The magnitude of the body's response to a stressor
C)   The increased magnitude of a stressor required to cause a response
D)   The ability of the immune system to respond to assaultsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Your roommate just ate the last of your trail mix without asking. Which type of stressor is this?

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A)   Pressure
B)   Change
C)   Conflict
D)   HassleE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following statements regarding stress and hair loss is NOT true?

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A)   Stress may cause hair to fall out in clumps.
B)   Stress may cause hair to fall out as a result of destroyed hair follicles.
C)   Solutions include improving diet and sleep quality and better managing stress.
D)   Stress-induced hair loss is irreversible.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Tyler wants to win the trumpet soloist competition this year. His practice time always ends up being the same time his friends are going out to party. Tyler always goes along for the party because he figures he can squeeze in a few minutes of practice somewhere in his schedule. It is competition week and Tyler has come down with a terrible stomach bug. Tyler's illness may be related to

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A)   outward conflict.
B)   behavior that is inconsistent with his goals.
C)   a consistent pattern of not eating healthy food.
D)   overload.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 4: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges

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Psychoneuroimmunology is a scientific field involved in the study of the effects of prolonged stress on the immune system.

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Your roommate just ate the last of your trail mix without asking. Which type of stressor is this?

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Eating healthy foods helps in managing stress because

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As part of the stress response, the hormone that makes stored nutrients available for energy is

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Cortisol contributes to weight gain by

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People with high levels of stress are less likely to develop upper respiratory infections.

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Our bodies respond to environmental stressors with the same general adaptation response as they do to physical or emotional stressors.

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The physiological arousal response that allows us to face or escape from real or perceived threats is the

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Jade's heart races and she cannot think of anything to say when the cute guy in class sits next to her. This is an example of

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Emily is experiencing chronic stress due to a dysfunctional relationship. Which of the following defines the allostatic load Emily is carrying?

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Julia becomes extremely upset when she discovers that her spouse is cheating on her when she reads a suggestive e-mail he sent to another woman. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

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An example of an event likely to be associated with distress is

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One reason why the Type A personality theory has been debated is because

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You have been a successful doctor of internal medicine for many years. You recently gave up your large practice in the city to join the staff of a small-town clinic where you will work four days a week. Which method are you using to manage stress?

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Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused

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David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. This most likely caused him to experience

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Which of the following statements regarding stress and hair loss is NOT true?

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All of the following are indicators that a person is under sympathetic nervous system control EXCEPT

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The body's attempt to restore homeostasis in the aftermath of a stress response is a(n)

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Psychoneuroimmunology is a scientific field involved in the study of the effects of prolonged stress on the immune system.

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Your roommate just ate the last of your trail mix without asking. Which type of stressor is this?

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Eating healthy foods helps in managing stress because

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As part of the stress response, the hormone that makes stored nutrients available for energy is

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Cortisol contributes to weight gain by

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People with high levels of stress are less likely to develop upper respiratory infections.

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Our bodies respond to environmental stressors with the same general adaptation response as they do to physical or emotional stressors.

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The physiological arousal response that allows us to face or escape from real or perceived threats is the

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Jade's heart races and she cannot think of anything to say when the cute guy in class sits next to her. This is an example of

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Emily is experiencing chronic stress due to a dysfunctional relationship. Which of the following defines the allostatic load Emily is carrying?

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Julia becomes extremely upset when she discovers that her spouse is cheating on her when she reads a suggestive e-mail he sent to another woman. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

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An example of an event likely to be associated with distress is

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You have been a successful doctor of internal medicine for many years. You recently gave up your large practice in the city to join the staff of a small-town clinic where you will work four days a week. Which method are you using to manage stress?

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Which of the following statements regarding stress and hair loss is NOT true?

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