Question 1

Humor helps people cope with stress by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  postponing making difficult decisions
B)  stimulating the output of endorphins
C)  enhancing the functioning of the immune system
D)  positive cognitive shifts that result in positive emotions.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is true of coronary heart disease (CHD) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with a family history of CHD are less likely to develop the disease themselves.
B)  People who are highly prone to anger are less likely than other people to have CHD.
C)  Overtime work, assembly line labor, and exposure to conflicting demands can all contribute to CHD.
D)  CHD is typically associated with hypotension.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

In the context of the general adaptation syndrome, the mixture of adrenaline and noradrenaline ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  slows down the respiration rate
B)  forces the body to enter the exhaustion stage
C)  arouses the body by accelerating the heart rate
D)  suppresses the release of glucose from the liverE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of approach-approach conflicts?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are the most stressful type of conflicts.
B)  Both goals involved in these conflicts are attainable.
C)  Both goals in these conflicts are negative.
D)  They involve several alternative courses to resolve conflicts, each with both positive and negative aspects.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

In addition to his normal duties, a professor actively participates in the extra-curricular activities of the college where he teaches. According to Suzanne Kobasa, which of the following characteristics of psychological hardiness does the professor exhibit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Commitment.
B)  Challenge.
C)  Control.
D)  Humor.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

In the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system may predominate. As a result, __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  our heartbeat increases
B)  our respiration rate increases
C)  many aspects of sympathetic activity are reversed
D)  the sympathetic nervous system is simultaneously activatedE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

According to the general adaptation syndrome, during the resistance stage, a person typically feels like a heavy burden has been removed from his or her mind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the context of stress and the immune system, which of the following is true of steroids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their persistent secretion makes us immune to the common cold.
B)  Their persistent secretion increases inflammation.
C)  Their persistent secretion interferes with the formation of antibodies.
D)  Their persistent secretion enhances the health of the cardiovascular system.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

According to the general adaptation syndrome, in the resistance stage, levels of endocrine and sympathetic activity are higher than in the alarm reaction stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Lisa is a single parent of three children. Every day, she cooks, prepares her children for school, and takes care of the household. She also has a demanding job that she does not like, but cannot quit as she is concerned about meeting the household expenses. Lisa's condition best exemplifies __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological hardiness
B)  self-efficacy expectations
C)  coronary-prone behavior patterns
D)  daily hasslesE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Carole is a healthy teenager. She is able to resist illness despite being severely stressed at times. She believes that change is normal and can face adverse situations well. Psychologists would say that Carole __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  exhibits low self-efficacy expectations
B)  is psychologically hardy
C)  is indulging in irrational beliefs
D)  is catastrophizingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

________ refers to our ability to bring about desired changes through our own efforts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hardiness
B)  Self-efficacy
C)  Healthiness
D)  Coronary behavior patternE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

According to your text, if you are American you are most likely stressed about __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the future of the nation
B)  ongoing area of concern
C)  health care
D)  moneyE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Influenza is caused by a virus. This virus is an example of a broad category of disease-causing organisms called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pathogens
B)  antibodies
C)  antigens
D)  leukocytesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Latisa wanted to take the job because of the good pay but did not like the idea of the long hours. This is an example of ________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidance-avoidance
B)  approach-avoidance
C)  approach-approach
D)  multiple approach-avoidanceE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

__________ allows us to brace ourselves for the inevitable and, in many cases, plan ways of coping with it.

Accepted Answer

A)  Eustress
B)  Predictability
C)  Cognitive dissonance
D)  An external locus of controlE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Women under stress are more likely to care for their children and seek social contact and support from others. Taylor termed this the "tend-and-befriend" response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to Selye's general adaptation syndrome, in the exhaustion stage, _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the endocrine, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems are kicked into action to enable survival
B)  the activities of the sympathetic nervous system predominate
C)  many aspects of sympathetic activity are reversed
D)  the heartbeat and respiration rate increaseE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Who among the following exhibits a characteristic of psychological hardiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rose, who feels alienated from her co-workers.
B)  Roanne, who sees change as an opportunity to grow.
C)  Robert, who feels helpless at work.
D)  Rufus, who believes that stability is normal.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

__________ is referred to as the coronary-prone behavior pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A behavior
B)  Type B behavior
C)  Passive behavior
D)  Insecure behaviorE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 11: Stress, Health, and Coping

Humor helps people cope with stress by __________.

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Which of the following is true of coronary heart disease (CHD) ?

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Who among the following exhibits a characteristic of psychological hardiness?

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__________ allows us to brace ourselves for the inevitable and, in many cases, plan ways of coping with it.

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Carole is a healthy teenager. She is able to resist illness despite being severely stressed at times. She believes that change is normal and can face adverse situations well. Psychologists would say that Carole __________.

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________ refers to our ability to bring about desired changes through our own efforts.

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According to your text, if you are American you are most likely stressed about __________.

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In the context of the general adaptation syndrome, the mixture of adrenaline and noradrenaline ________.

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__________ is referred to as the coronary-prone behavior pattern.

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According to Selye's general adaptation syndrome, in the exhaustion stage, _________.

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In addition to his normal duties, a professor actively participates in the extra-curricular activities of the college where he teaches. According to Suzanne Kobasa, which of the following characteristics of psychological hardiness does the professor exhibit?

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According to the general adaptation syndrome, during the resistance stage, a person typically feels like a heavy burden has been removed from his or her mind.

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In the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system may predominate. As a result, __________.

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Women under stress are more likely to care for their children and seek social contact and support from others. Taylor termed this the "tend-and-befriend" response.

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Which of the following statements is true of approach-approach conflicts?

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Influenza is caused by a virus. This virus is an example of a broad category of disease-causing organisms called __________.

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Latisa wanted to take the job because of the good pay but did not like the idea of the long hours. This is an example of ________ conflict.

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In the context of stress and the immune system, which of the following is true of steroids?

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According to the general adaptation syndrome, in the resistance stage, levels of endocrine and sympathetic activity are higher than in the alarm reaction stage.

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Which of the following is true of coronary heart disease (CHD) ?

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__________ allows us to brace ourselves for the inevitable and, in many cases, plan ways of coping with it.

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Carole is a healthy teenager. She is able to resist illness despite being severely stressed at times. She believes that change is normal and can face adverse situations well. Psychologists would say that Carole __________.

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________ refers to our ability to bring about desired changes through our own efforts.

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In the context of the general adaptation syndrome, the mixture of adrenaline and noradrenaline ________.

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__________ is referred to as the coronary-prone behavior pattern.

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According to Selye's general adaptation syndrome, in the exhaustion stage, _________.

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In addition to his normal duties, a professor actively participates in the extra-curricular activities of the college where he teaches. According to Suzanne Kobasa, which of the following characteristics of psychological hardiness does the professor exhibit?

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According to the general adaptation syndrome, during the resistance stage, a person typically feels like a heavy burden has been removed from his or her mind.

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In the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system may predominate. As a result, __________.

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Women under stress are more likely to care for their children and seek social contact and support from others. Taylor termed this the "tend-and-befriend" response.

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Influenza is caused by a virus. This virus is an example of a broad category of disease-causing organisms called __________.

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Latisa wanted to take the job because of the good pay but did not like the idea of the long hours. This is an example of ________ conflict.

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