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 does not respond to 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 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.   homeostatic
B.   alarm
C.   resistance
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.   maintaining flight or fight for an extended time.
B.   a low allostatic load.
C.   an isolated stressful event.
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.   engaging in hobbies and new activities.
C.   increased snacking on comfort foods.
D.   maintaining a regular exercise schedule.
Question #7
An example of a major life event stressor is
A.   having the flu for 2 weeks.
B.   losing ten dollars.
C.   getting a divorce.
D.   getting a speeding ticket.
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.   Money to pay rent
C.   Transportation costs
D.   Groceries
Question #9
Stress caused by procrastination is an example of
A.   an internal stressor.
B.   an environmental stressor.
C.   a daily hassle.
D.   a social stressor.
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.   lessening the amount of time you spend sleeping at night.
D.   making healthy changes to your daily routine.
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.   keeping the body from reaching homeostasis.
C.   increasing caloric expenditure.
D.   elevating levels of cortisol in the bloodstream.
Question #12
Strategies for developing support when under stress include all of the following except
A.   talking to professors.
B.   occasionally use recreational drugs and alcohol with friends to alleviate stress.
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.   getting enough sleep.
B.   working on the difficult questions first.
C.   eating a large meal so that you feel full during the test.
D.   arriving a few minutes late so that others won't distract you.
Question #15
To motivate yourself to exercise to relieve stress, you should consider
A.   enrolling in an exercise class.
B.   ncluding exercises that you don't enjoy.
C.   not scheduling a time to exercise.
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 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.   meditation.
D.   yoga.
Question #18
All the following are effective ways to change your perceptions of stressors except
A.   setting realistic expectations.
B.   build your self- esteem.
C.   have a sense of humor.
D.   be more critical of yourself.
Question #19
Deep breathing exercises will result in
A.   activation of the flight-or-flight mechanism.
B.   the production of adrenaline.
C.   lower stress levels.
D.   increased metabolism.
Question #20
Listening attentively to calming music has been found to
A.   decrease blood glucose.
B.   decrease blood pressure.
C.   increase stress.
D.   activate the fight-or-flight response
Question #21
The Transition Year Campaign is designed to help
A.   non-traditional college students.
B.   first year college students.
C.   students who are at risk for suicide.
D.   Baby Boomers with changing social roles.
Question #22
Which of the following is an example of being proactive?
A.   Studying before a test
B.   Exercising only when you feel like it.
C.   Not filling your gas tank until the "empty" light goes on.
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.   decide what matters in the long term
B.   put your stressors and their relative importance into perspective.
C.   increase social skills.
D.   build problem-solving skills.
Question #24
Which of the following would be the least effective strategy to manage stress?
A.   Internalize your anxiety
B.   Exercise
C.   Talk to a therapist
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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