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