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.   the body does not respond to eustress.
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.   alarm
B.   exhaustion
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.   Exhaustion
C.   Resistance
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.   stooped posture.
B.   migraine headaches.
C.   weight loss/gain.
D.   mood swings.
Question #6
The effects of stress on increases and decreases body weight can be due to
A.   decreased in sexual appetite.
B.   increased snacking on comfort foods.
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.   getting a speeding ticket.
B.   getting a divorce.
C.   having the flu for 2 weeks.
D.   losing ten dollars.
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.   Money to pay rent
D.   A new cell phone
Question #9
Stress caused by procrastination is an example of
A.   an environmental stressor.
B.   a daily hassle.
C.   a social stressor.
D.   an internal 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.   making healthy changes to your daily routine.
C.   lessening the amount of time you spend sleeping at night.
D.   giving yourself opportunities to create new challenges.
Question #11
Exercise helps with the stress response by
A.   increasing caloric expenditure.
B.   keeping the body from reaching homeostasis.
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.   talking to professors.
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.   All the answers are correct.
C.   change the answer to a question you are second guessing.
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.   getting enough sleep.
B.   working on the difficult questions first.
C.   arriving a few minutes late so that others won't distract you.
D.   eating a large meal so that you feel full during the test.
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.   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.   the course web site.
B.   the course syllabus.
C.   the schedule of classes.
D.   both the syllabus and the web site of the course.
Question #17
All of the following are relaxation techniques that loosen tight muscles except
A.   massage.
B.   meditation.
C.   yoga.
D.   progressive muscular relaxation.
Question #18
All the following are effective ways to change your perceptions of stressors except
A.   be more critical of yourself.
B.   build your self- esteem.
C.   have a sense of humor.
D.   setting realistic expectations.
Question #19
Deep breathing exercises will result in
A.   increased metabolism.
B.   lower stress levels.
C.   activation of the flight-or-flight mechanism.
D.   the production of adrenaline.
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.   students who are at risk for suicide.
C.   non-traditional college students.
D.   Baby Boomers with changing social roles.
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.   Studying before a test
D.   Not filling your gas tank until the "empty" light goes on.
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.   Talk to a therapist
C.   Internalize your anxiety
D.   Exercise
Question #25
Long-term, life-changing stressors are called ________ stressors.
A.   chronic
B.   acute
C.   allostatic
D.   responsive

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