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- 1. Multiple ChoiceA stressor is...a state of physiological and psychological arousal.Any person, object, situation or event that produces stress.a psychological factor that always originates from the individualan external factor that originates from the environment
- 2. Multiple ChoiceEustress comes with a negative psychological state, while distress comes with a positive psychological state.TrueFalse
- 3. Multiple ChoiceAn example of a psychological change in response to stress is...AngerMemory problemsShaky voiceAvoiding behaviours
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an example of problem focused coping?Wishful thinking about an eventVenting to another personDenialLearning new skills to deal with a stressor
- 5. Multiple ChoiceSocial factors always alleviate stressTrueFalse
- 6. Multiple ChoiceSunshine is an example of a ________________ factor that may relieve stressSocialCulturalEnvironmentSustainable
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes stress according to psychology?
A person's prediction on a stressful situation
The inability to handle life's challenges
The ability to assess struggles and obstacles in life
A person's reaction to his inability to cope with a certain tense event or situation
- 8. Multiple Choice
What do psychologists call a stress-producing event or situation?
Stress
Annoyances
Stressors
None of the above
- 9. Multiple Choice
You have a fear of flying but you just won an all inclusive trip to the Bahamas. You decided to go on the trip and take your best friend. You have three months before you depart, but you are already stressing over the flying situation. This type of thinking is best referred to as...
Crazy. You're going to the Bahamas!
Cognitive stress
Stressors
Active coping
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which TWO statements are true about types of stress?
Distress comes from slight anxiety or pressure. It can cause pain, trouble ad even harm your physical health.
Eustress is good stress. It stems from motivating striving or challenges.
Distress is the ability to choose whether or not a situation is going to be harmful to your mental health.
Eustress is often referred to as "YOU stress," as in you are in a constant state of stress at all times.
- 11. Multiple Choice
All of the following are examples of hassles except:
losing your car keys
getting stuck in traffic
having to clean your room before going out with friends
getting fired from your job
- 12. Multiple Choice
_________________ can have a positive effect on health and can assist in better stress management.
Stressors
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Uplifts
Pick-me-ups
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which glands are stimulated to produce adrenaline?
Adrenal glands
Pituitary glands
Thyroid gland
None of the above
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the three stages of stress according to Hans Selye?
Fight, flight or conquer
General adaption syndrome
Approach avoidance debate
Stress Stages
- 15. Multiple Choice
According to Selye, what are the three stages of stress?
alarm stage, resistance stage, exhaustion stage
awareness stage, fight stage, flight stage
realization stage, fight stage, conquer stage
alarm stage, exhaustion stage, resistance stage
- 16. Multiple Choice
Anxiety is the most common emotional/cognitive response to stress.
True
False
- 17. Multiple Choice
All of the following are possible physical reactions to stress except:
headaches
diabetes
asthma
sorrow
- 18. Multiple Choice
You are running a 5K race with your friends this Saturday. You were supposed to be training all month long, but you binge watched "The Flash" on Netflix instead. You're crazy stressed about the race on Saturday even though you tell your friends you're ready to rock-n-roll. This is an example of what coping strategy?
Denial
Intellectualization
Fight
Flight
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an example of an active coping strategy?
Prayer
Boxing classes
denying the stressful situation
seeing a therapist
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which stage of general adaptation syndrome is characterized by the onset of flight or flight responses and a heightened alertness to one's environment?
Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion
Stress
- 21. Multiple Choice
What is the body's natural defense against infection?
Defense System
Immune System
Disease-Prevention Mechanism
Stress-Coping procedure
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which personality type is more laid back and tends to remain calm in stressful situation
Type A
Type C
Type D
Type B
- 23. Multiple Choice
What do we call the stress-producing thing or situation?
Stress Reaction
Stress
Stimulant
Stressor
- 24. Multiple Choice
There is a test coming up next Thursday. When Cody thinks about the test as a challenge that he is ready to conquer, he feels less stress, but when he thinks of it as a threat to his ability to graduate, he gets stressed. What is Cody's thought process called?
Denial
Biofeedback
Cognitive Appraisal
Progressive Relaxation
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat is stress?a condition of body and mind such as that which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactivea mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract conceptsa state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period, caused especially by severe injury or illnessstate of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one kind of External stressor?Having a babyNutritional statusConflict between oneselfInsomnia
- 27. Multiple ChoiceHumans respond to stressors in different ways and cognitive appraisal, important determinant of whether an event is perceived as stressful or not. This is an example of what type of stress?Physiological StressPsychological StressSocial StressEnvironmental Stress
- 28. Multiple ChoiceStressors that appear suddenly and do not last long and call for immediate action, such as a physical injury.Acute StressorsSmall StressorsChronic StressorsPain Stressors
- 29. Multiple ChoiceStressors that last for a long time, are a constant source of worry, and are dangerous because they can affect the body in negative way due to the rise in cortisol, the stress hormone.Active StressorsDepressive StressorsAcute StressorsChronic Stressors
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of coping mechanism involves a person dealing with the stressor itself?Stress FocusProblem FocusPersonal FocusEmotional Stress
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of coping mechanism involves a person handling the emotions brought on by the stressor, rather than the stressor itself?Stress FocusProblem FocusEmotional FocusPersonal Focus
- 32. Multiple ChoiceThe “flight or fight” response is a result of the hormone_____.DopamineBerylliumAdrenalineEstrogen
- 33. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Stressors can be positive, meaning they motivate the individual rather than cause anxiety.PotatoTrueFalseTralse
- 34. Multiple ChoiceDefine Coping:one of the appraisal theory of emotion where a person is analyzing the meaning or significant of an eventthe state of being dependent on a certain substance, thing, or activity, often leads to negative consequencesto effectively deal with something difficult; trying to overcome or work through difficulties
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