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.   the body responds differently to distress and eustress.
B.   distress is caused by negative stressors and eustress is caused by positive stressors.
C.   only eustress produces harmful effects on the body.
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.   resistance
C.   homeostatic
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.   Exhaustion
B.   Alarm
C.   Allostasis
D.   Resistance
Question #4
Chronic stress syndrome is the result of
A.   being in the recovery stage of GAS for a prolonged time.
B.   maintaining flight or fight for an extended time.
C.   an isolated stressful event.
D.   a low allostatic load.
Question #5
Emotional issues associated with stress overload include
A.   migraine headaches.
B.   mood swings.
C.   stooped posture.
D.   weight loss/gain.
Question #6
The effects of stress on increases and decreases body weight can be due to
A.   engaging in hobbies and new activities.
B.   maintaining a regular exercise schedule.
C.   decreased in sexual appetite.
D.   increased snacking on comfort foods.
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.   A new cell phone
B.   Transportation costs
C.   Money to pay rent
D.   Groceries
Question #9
Stress caused by procrastination is an example of
A.   a social stressor.
B.   a daily hassle.
C.   an environmental stressor.
D.   an internal stressor.
Question #10
You can try to reduce and better manage the stressors in your life by
A.   making healthy changes to your daily routine.
B.   thinking about your stressors throughout the day.
C.   giving yourself opportunities to create new challenges.
D.   lessening the amount of time you spend sleeping at night.
Question #11
Exercise helps with the stress response by
A.   keeping the body from reaching homeostasis.
B.   increasing caloric expenditure.
C.   allowing the fight-or-flight response to do what it is supposed to do.
D.   elevating levels of cortisol in the bloodstream.
Question #12
Strategies for developing support when under stress include all of the following except
A.   connecting with others who understand your situation and the stresses you face.
B.   communicating with friends from home.
C.   talking to professors.
D.   occasionally use recreational drugs and alcohol with friends to alleviate stress.
Question #13
Looking back over your test when finished can improve your test-taking by allowing you to
A.   All the answers are correct.
B.   change the answer to a question you are second guessing.
C.   complete or change an answer because you remembered something.
D.   answers questions you have skipped, even if you aren't sure of the answer.
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.   getting enough sleep.
C.   arriving a few minutes late so that others won't distract you.
D.   working on the difficult questions first.
Question #15
To motivate yourself to exercise to relieve stress, you should consider
A.   ncluding exercises that you don't enjoy.
B.   not scheduling a time to exercise.
C.   enrolling in an exercise class.
D.   doing the same exercise every day.
Question #16
To gain the most information about tests and how to succeed in a course, look at
A.   the course syllabus.
B.   both the syllabus and the web site of the course.
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.   be more critical of yourself.
B.   have a sense of humor.
C.   build your self- esteem.
D.   setting realistic expectations.
Question #19
Deep breathing exercises will result in
A.   activation of the flight-or-flight mechanism.
B.   the production of adrenaline.
C.   increased metabolism.
D.   lower stress levels.
Question #20
Listening attentively to calming music has been found to
A.   decrease blood pressure.
B.   decrease blood glucose.
C.   activate the fight-or-flight response
D.   increase stress.
Question #21
The Transition Year Campaign is designed to help
A.   students who are at risk for suicide.
B.   Baby Boomers with changing social roles.
C.   non-traditional college students.
D.   first year college students.
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.   Waiting until the last minute to write a paper.
C.   Studying before a test
D.   Exercising only when you feel like it.
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.   decide what matters in the long term
C.   build problem-solving skills.
D.   increase social skills.
Question #24
Which of the following would be the least effective strategy to manage stress?
A.   Talk to a doctor
B.   Exercise
C.   Internalize your anxiety
D.   Talk to a therapist
Question #25
Long-term, life-changing stressors are called ________ stressors.
A.   responsive
B.   allostatic
C.   acute
D.   chronic

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