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 responds differently to distress and eustress.
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.   resistance
B.   exhaustion
C.   homeostatic
D.   alarm
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.   Alarm
C.   Exhaustion
D.   Allostasis
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.   weight loss/gain.
B.   migraine headaches.
C.   stooped posture.
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.   losing ten dollars.
B.   having the flu for 2 weeks.
C.   getting a speeding ticket.
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.   Money to pay rent
B.   A new cell phone
C.   Groceries
D.   Transportation costs
Question #9
Stress caused by procrastination is an example of
A.   an internal stressor.
B.   a daily hassle.
C.   an environmental stressor.
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.   making healthy changes to your daily routine.
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.   elevating levels of cortisol in the bloodstream.
B.   allowing the fight-or-flight response to do what it is supposed to do.
C.   increasing caloric expenditure.
D.   keeping the body from reaching homeostasis.
Question #12
Strategies for developing support when under stress include all of the following except
A.   talking to professors.
B.   communicating with friends from home.
C.   occasionally use recreational drugs and alcohol with friends to alleviate stress.
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.   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.   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.   enrolling in an exercise class.
B.   doing the same exercise every day.
C.   ncluding exercises that you don't enjoy.
D.   not scheduling a time to exercise.
Question #16
To gain the most information about tests and how to succeed in a course, look at
A.   the schedule of classes.
B.   the course web site.
C.   both the syllabus and the web site of the course.
D.   the course syllabus.
Question #17
All of the following are relaxation techniques that loosen tight muscles except
A.   massage.
B.   yoga.
C.   meditation.
D.   progressive muscular relaxation.
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.   be more critical of yourself.
D.   have a sense of humor.
Question #19
Deep breathing exercises will result in
A.   lower stress levels.
B.   increased metabolism.
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.   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.   non-traditional college students.
B.   students who are at risk for suicide.
C.   Baby Boomers with changing social roles.
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.   Studying before a test
C.   Waiting until the last minute to write a paper.
D.   Exercising only when you feel like it.
Question #23
Finding humor in a situation can reduce stress by helping you to
A.   build problem-solving skills.
B.   increase social 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.   Talk to a doctor
D.   Exercise
Question #25
Long-term, life-changing stressors are called ________ stressors.
A.   responsive
B.   allostatic
C.   acute
D.   chronic

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