Question 1

The hypothalamus initiates the body's physiological response to stress by activating the endocrine system through two major pathways. The first pathway signals the

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A)  autonomic nervous system and the adrenal gland.
B)  autonomic nervous system and the pituitary gland.
C)  central nervous system and the adrenal gland.
D)  central nervous system and the pituitary gland.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

The general adaptation syndrome describes one's _____ responses to stress.

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A)  emotional
B)  behavioral
C)  physiological
D)  emotional, behavioral, and physiologicalE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The two major pathways via which the brain may signal the endocrine system are through the

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A)  parasympathetic and sympathetic systems.
B)  circulatory and muscular systems.
C)  pituitary gland and the autonomic nervous system.
D)  autonomic and skeletal nervous systems.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Your friend asks you for advice as to how he can improve his communication with his health care provider. Which of the following would you NOT offer him?

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A)  Arrive at your scheduled visit on time.
B)  Prepare your questions and concerns in advance.
C)  Ask the doctor questions if you do not understand what is said.
D)  Consult a health care provider who is not of your same sex.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Being prevented from reaching a goal will cause MOST individuals to experience ​

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

Question 6

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)  is BEST described as including both ​

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A)  positive and negative events.
B)  large and small events.
C)  personal and environmental events.
D)  positive and negative and major and minor events.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

If you cannot decide whether to submit to back surgery, which you dread, to alleviate your back pain or to continue to live with the pain, which you sometimes find unbearable, you are caught in a(n)  _____ conflict.

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A)  approach-avoidance
B)  approach-approach
C)  double approach-avoidance.
D)  avoidance-avoidanceE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

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

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A)  You just transferred to a different college.
B)  You are stuck in a traffic jam on your way to work.
C)  You are meeting your significant other's parents tomorrow and your partner wants you to make a good impression.
D)  You can't decide whether to study for your psychology exam or work on your history paper.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

In Weiten's studies, _____ turned out to be more strongly related to measures of mental health than scores on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale were.

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The answer of In Weiten's studies, _____ turned out to...

Question 10

Mickey is an impatient, highly competitive individual who is easily provoked into angry confrontations. Research suggests that Mickey's personality puts him at an increased risk for ​

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A)  ulcers and stomach disorders.
B)  asthma and other respiratory ailments.
C)  coronary heart disease.
D)  a number of different types of cancer.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate? ​

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A)  Optimism is associated with relatively good physical health.
B)  Optimism is associated with action-oriented, problem-focused coping responses.
C)  Optimism is associated with self-sufficiency and an unwillingness to seek social support.
D)  Optimism is associated with more effective immune function.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Garret is frustrated and angry when his request for a pay raise is turned down. After work, Garret goes to his gym and hits the punching bag for ten minutes. Garret finds that he feels less tense and wound up after his workout. This change in Garret's mood is consistent with the concept of

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A)  overcompensation.
B)  undoing.
C)  denial.
D)  catharsis.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

_____ is a general tendency to expect good outcomes, a personality trait linked with good physical health and greater longevity. 
 ​

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The answer of _____ is a general tendency to expect...

Question 14

When people are facing a stressful event,

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A)  the magnitude of the event usually matches their stress level.
B)  the objective seriousness of the event only slightly correlates to their stress level.
C)  personality type has little effect on their stress level.
D)  they will often prepare or educate themselves before getting highly stressed.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Events that are stressful for one person may not be stressful for another; this may be the result of the fact that

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A)  anxious people are less likely to perceive events as stressful.
B)  neurotic people are more likely to "choke" under pressure.
C)  stressed people are less likely to use defensive coping strategies.
D)  the way individuals appraise a situation determines whether they are likely to perceive events as stressful.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

College health clinics are probably MOST likely to experience an increase in students seeking treatment for colds and other minor illnesses during

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A)  the weekend.
B)  the middle of the week.
C)  finals week.
D)  the middle week of the semester.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

After a long week balancing her work at the office, visiting her husband who was in the hospital with a broken leg, and making sure she took her turn driving the carpool for her children, Beverly decided she needed some time for herself. She stopped by the mall and purchased the leather jacket she had been admiring. Beverly's coping response to stress can be BEST described as ​

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A)  indulging oneself.
B)  blaming oneself.
C)  giving up.
D)  constructive coping.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The stressful effects of conflict were examined a century ago by

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A)  Carl Rogers.
B)  B. F. Skinner.
C)  Sigmund Freud.
D)  Abraham Maslow.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Next semester, John needs to take one required course to complete his history major. The two sections of the course are offered at 8:00 A.M. (not ideal for John, who likes to sleep until 10:00 A.M.)  and at noon with a professor usually referred to as Dr. Dull. As John decides on his schedule, he will MOST likely experience an _____ conflict.

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

Question 20

In dealing with stress, coping responses

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A)  are usually adaptive.
B)  are usually maladaptive.
C)  may be adaptive or maladaptive.
D)  are not "coping" unless they are adaptive.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 13: Stress, Coping, and Health

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The general adaptation syndrome describes one's _____ responses to stress.

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

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Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?

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In dealing with stress, coping responses

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Mickey is an impatient, highly competitive individual who is easily provoked into angry confrontations. Research suggests that Mickey's personality puts him at an increased risk for

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The hypothalamus initiates the body's physiological response to stress by activating the endocrine system through two major pathways. The first pathway signals the

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College health clinics are probably MOST likely to experience an increase in students seeking treatment for colds and other minor illnesses during

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When people are facing a stressful event,

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In Weiten's studies, _____ turned out to be more strongly related to measures of mental health than scores on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale were.

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Your friend asks you for advice as to how he can improve his communication with his health care provider. Which of the following would you NOT offer him?

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The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) is BEST described as including both

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Being prevented from reaching a goal will cause MOST individuals to experience

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If you cannot decide whether to submit to back surgery, which you dread, to alleviate your back pain or to continue to live with the pain, which you sometimes find unbearable, you are caught in a(n) _____ conflict.

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_____ is a general tendency to expect good outcomes, a personality trait linked with good physical health and greater longevity.

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The general adaptation syndrome describes one's _____ responses to stress.

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

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