Health 011 - Principles of Healthful Living » Fall 2021 » Chapter 3 Study Guide

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Question #1
The difference between distress and eustress is that
A.   only eustress produces harmful effects on the body.
B.   the body responds differently to distress and eustress.
C.   distress is caused by negative stressors and eustress is caused by positive stressors.
D.   the body does not respond to eustress.
Question #2
The initial release of stress hormones triggered by a stressor occurs in the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.
A.   alarm
B.   exhaustion
C.   resistance
D.   homeostatic
Question #3
Jason has been overwhelmed this semester. He has fallen behind in all of his classes and, after two weeks of cramming and getting very little sleep, he has developed tension headaches. In addition, he has trouble eating. What stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Jason experiencing?
A.   Exhaustion
B.   Alarm
C.   Allostasis
D.   Resistance
Question #4
Chronic stress syndrome is the result of
A.   a low allostatic load.
B.   maintaining flight or fight for an extended time.
C.   being in the recovery stage of GAS for a prolonged time.
D.   an isolated stressful event.
Question #5
Emotional issues associated with stress overload include
A.   weight loss/gain.
B.   stooped posture.
C.   migraine headaches.
D.   mood swings.
Question #6
The effects of stress on increases and decreases body weight can be due to
A.   increased snacking on comfort foods.
B.   decreased in sexual appetite.
C.   engaging in hobbies and new activities.
D.   maintaining a regular exercise schedule.
Question #7
An example of a major life event stressor is
A.   losing ten dollars.
B.   getting a speeding ticket.
C.   having the flu for 2 weeks.
D.   getting a divorce.
Question #8
Financial stress can be lessened by examining your lifestyle and distinguishing luxuries from necessities. Which of the following budget expenses are luxuries that can increase budget expenses unnecessarily?
A.   Groceries
B.   Money to pay rent
C.   A new cell phone
D.   Transportation costs
Question #9
Stress caused by procrastination is an example of
A.   an internal stressor.
B.   an environmental stressor.
C.   a social stressor.
D.   a daily hassle.
Question #10
You can try to reduce and better manage the stressors in your life by
A.   thinking about your stressors throughout the day.
B.   giving yourself opportunities to create new challenges.
C.   making healthy changes to your daily routine.
D.   lessening the amount of time you spend sleeping at night.
Question #11
Exercise helps with the stress response by
A.   allowing the fight-or-flight response to do what it is supposed to do.
B.   increasing caloric expenditure.
C.   keeping the body from reaching homeostasis.
D.   elevating levels of cortisol in the bloodstream.
Question #12
Strategies for developing support when under stress include all of the following except
A.   occasionally use recreational drugs and alcohol with friends to alleviate stress.
B.   talking to professors.
C.   communicating with friends from home.
D.   connecting with others who understand your situation and the stresses you face.
Question #13
Looking back over your test when finished can improve your test-taking by allowing you to
A.   answers questions you have skipped, even if you aren't sure of the answer.
B.   All the answers are correct.
C.   change the answer to a question you are second guessing.
D.   complete or change an answer because you remembered something.
Question #14
An example of a good test-taking skill is
A.   arriving a few minutes late so that others won't distract you.
B.   eating a large meal so that you feel full during the test.
C.   working on the difficult questions first.
D.   getting enough sleep.
Question #15
To motivate yourself to exercise to relieve stress, you should consider
A.   doing the same exercise every day.
B.   not scheduling a time to exercise.
C.   ncluding exercises that you don't enjoy.
D.   enrolling in an exercise class.
Question #16
To gain the most information about tests and how to succeed in a course, look at
A.   the schedule of classes.
B.   both the syllabus and the web site of the course.
C.   the course syllabus.
D.   the course web site.
Question #17
All of the following are relaxation techniques that loosen tight muscles except
A.   progressive muscular relaxation.
B.   massage.
C.   yoga.
D.   meditation.
Question #18
All the following are effective ways to change your perceptions of stressors except
A.   build your self- esteem.
B.   be more critical of yourself.
C.   setting realistic expectations.
D.   have a sense of humor.
Question #19
Deep breathing exercises will result in
A.   lower stress levels.
B.   increased metabolism.
C.   the production of adrenaline.
D.   activation of the flight-or-flight mechanism.
Question #20
Listening attentively to calming music has been found to
A.   decrease blood glucose.
B.   decrease blood pressure.
C.   activate the fight-or-flight response
D.   increase stress.
Question #21
The Transition Year Campaign is designed to help
A.   non-traditional college students.
B.   Baby Boomers with changing social roles.
C.   first year college students.
D.   students who are at risk for suicide.
Question #22
Which of the following is an example of being proactive?
A.   Not filling your gas tank until the "empty" light goes on.
B.   Exercising only when you feel like it.
C.   Waiting until the last minute to write a paper.
D.   Studying before a test
Question #23
Finding humor in a situation can reduce stress by helping you to
A.   put your stressors and their relative importance into perspective.
B.   increase social skills.
C.   build problem-solving skills.
D.   decide what matters in the long term
Question #24
Which of the following would be the least effective strategy to manage stress?
A.   Internalize your anxiety
B.   Talk to a therapist
C.   Exercise
D.   Talk to a doctor
Question #25
Long-term, life-changing stressors are called ________ stressors.
A.   acute
B.   chronic
C.   responsive
D.   allostatic

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