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

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