Question 1

If one thinks of the general adaptation syndrome by the initials "GAS," it is MOST appropriate to say "the body runs out of gas" during the ​

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A)  stage of recovery.
B)  stage of exhaustion.
C)  alarm reaction stage.
D)  stage of resistance.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

When you become angry as a result of stress, this is a(n)  _____ response.

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A)  emotional.
B)  physiological.
C)  behavioral.
D)  social.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Melissa has an old car that is desperately in need of expensive repairs. She is trying to decide whether to spend the $1,500 she has in her savings account to repair her old clunker or use her savings to buy the used car that her neighbor has for sale. As Melissa considers which of these two options she will select, she is facing

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A)  an approach-approach conflict.
B)  an approach-avoidance conflict.
C)  an avoidance-avoidance conflict.
D)  pressure.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Prior to 1996-1997, the average length of survival for people after the onset of AIDS was

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A)  18 to 24 months.
B)  less than 6 months.
C)  just over 60 months.
D)  36 to 48 months.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Miranda started a small craft business in her home three years ago. Last year, she finally moved her business into a small store along her town's main street. Last Saturday, most of her store's stock was destroyed as firefighters fought a fire that had started in the vacant office next to her store. As Miranda walks through her ruined store, she is MOST likely to experience a sense of ​

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A)  burnout.
B)  frustration.
C)  pressure.
D)  conflict.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a stressful situation that involves frustration? ​

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A)  You want to go to the big game tomorrow, but the game is sold out.
B)  You can't decide which movie to rent for tonight.
C)  Your parents expect you to get at least a 3.00 GPA this semester.
D)  You just moved into a different apartment.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

One of the problematic aspects of the research into the link between stress and illness is that

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A)  separate control groups are not able to be created due to ethical constraints.
B)  the data are correlational in nature and do not allow for conclusions as to causality.
C)  subjects are only able to be followed for limited time periods, so it is difficult to determine the long-term impact of the stressor.
D)  subjective cognitive appraisal differences lead people to interpret stressors differently and interfere with consistent conclusions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Having a general feeling that things will be okay and problems will eventually work out is known as

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A)  internal control.
B)  optimism.
C)  learned helplessness.
D)  hardiness.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Recent research suggests that _____ emotions experienced while under stress appear to play a key role in helping people bounce back from the difficulties associated with stress.

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A)  very intense
B)  negative
C)  positive
D)  unexpectedE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

All of the following accurately reflect Selye's description of physiological responses to stress EXCEPT ​

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A)  if a stress is prolonged, the individual becomes accustomed to the threat.
B)  resistance represents a failure to cope with the stressor.
C)  continuing exposure to a stress may result in the individual exhibiting increased susceptibility to diseases of adaptation.
D)  initially stress causes an activation of the fight-or-flight response.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Dr. Gouin believes that getting a promotion at work or getting married is just as stressful as losing a job or getting a divorce. Dr. Gouin's beliefs are MOST like those of ​

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A)  Scheier and Carver.
B)  Miller and DiMatteo.
C)  Friedman and Rosenman.
D)  Holmes and Rahe.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

People who have experienced _____ life adversity tend to have the highest levels of mental health.

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A)  no
B)  little
C)  intermediate levels of
D)  high levels ofE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

A person who loves to eat but at the same time fears becoming overweight is MOST likely experiencing ​

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A)  an approach-approach conflict.
B)  an avoidance-avoidance conflict.
C)  an approach-avoidance conflict.
D)  the fight-or-flight response.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

The correct order for the three stages of Selye's general adaptation syndrome is ​

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A)  primary, secondary, tertiary.
B)  recognition, reaction, evaluation.
C)  alarm, adaptation, recovery.
D)  alarm, resistance, exhaustion.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

One of the largest problems confronted by the medical profession is the

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A)  delay in receiving treatment by people who need it.
B)  increase in the use of homeopathic intervention.
C)  lack of adequate training in specialty areas.
D)  overuse of emergency room facilities by people who do not need them.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

In times of stress, activation of the sympathetic nervous system results in the adrenal gland secreting hormones that tend to

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A)  decrease emotional arousal.
B)  increase energy.
C)  conserve energy.
D)  inhibit tissue inflammation.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Carla has to drive into the city tomorrow, which she always finds stressful. Before she leaves, she envisions her route and considers how she might handle the challenges she meets on the trip. These preparations are part of Carla's
​

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A)  primary appraisal.
B)  secondary appraisal.
C)  reaction formation.
D)  defensive coping.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Ivan's car began to slip sideways on the rain-slick road. As his car spun out of control and into the path of oncoming traffic, his pituitary gland began to secrete adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) . This would have stimulated the adrenal glands and caused

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A)  the adrenal cortex to begin to release corticosteroids.
B)  the adrenal medulla to begin to release corticosteroids.
C)  the adrenal cortex to begin to release catecholamines.
D)  his amygdala to slow the release of acetylcholine.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

When a choice must be made between two unattractive goals, we are said to be experiencing a(n)  _____ conflict.

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A)  risk-aversion
B)  approach-approach
C)  avoidance-avoidance
D)  avoidance-approachE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

What does the research have to say about the general effect of everyday problems and the minor nuisances of life?

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A)  Minor stresses produce minor effects.
B)  Minor stresses have negative effects only when coupled with major stresses.
C)  Minor stresses may have significant harmful effects on both physical and mental health.
D)  Minor stresses often have significant harmful effects on mental health but don't affect physical health.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 13: Stress, Coping, and Health

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Having a general feeling that things will be okay and problems will eventually work out is known as

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Dr. Gouin believes that getting a promotion at work or getting married is just as stressful as losing a job or getting a divorce. Dr. Gouin's beliefs are MOST like those of

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The correct order for the three stages of Selye's general adaptation syndrome is

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All of the following accurately reflect Selye's description of physiological responses to stress EXCEPT

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People who have experienced _____ life adversity tend to have the highest levels of mental health.

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When a choice must be made between two unattractive goals, we are said to be experiencing a(n) _____ conflict.

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One of the largest problems confronted by the medical profession is the

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One of the problematic aspects of the research into the link between stress and illness is that

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Prior to 1996-1997, the average length of survival for people after the onset of AIDS was

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