Question 1

The__________activates the adrenal medulla, causing it to release a mixture of adrenaline and noradrenaline during the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic nervous system  
B)  sympathetic nervous system  
C)  somatic nervous system  
D)  central nervous systemE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Carole is a healthy teenager. She is able to resist illness despite being severely stressed at times. She believes that change is normal and can face adverse situations well. Psychologists would say that Carole:

Accepted Answer

A)  exhibits low self-efficacy expectations. 
B)  is psychologically hardy. 
C)  is indulging in irrational beliefs. 
D)  is catastrophizing.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Serena has an internal locus of control. This means that she:

Accepted Answer

A)  can only control her inner emotions. 
B)  can only control her outward appearance. 
C)  feels controlled by others. 
D)  feels in control of her own life.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Many health problems are affected by__________such as attitudes, emotions, and behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological factors  
B)  sociocultural factors  
C)  biological factors  
D)  environmental factorsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Eugene believes that he can bring about positive change in his life through his own efforts. Psychologists would say that Eugene _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  has an external locus of control  
B)  is catastrophizing  
C)  exhibits self-defeating behavior  
D)  has high self-efficacy expectationsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is true of coronary heart disease (CHD) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with a family history of CHD are less likely to develop the disease themselves. 
B)  People who are highly prone to anger are less likely than other people to have CHD. 
C)  Overtime work, assembly line labor, and exposure to conflicting demands can all contribute to CHD. 
D)  CHD is typically associated with hypotension.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is made stronger by prolonged stress. 
B)  It remembers how to battle antigens, often for years. 
C)  It cannot recognize pathogens in case of a reoccurring infection. 
D)  It is typically weakened by short-term stress.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

__________is best defined as a cluster of traits that buffer stress and are characterized by commitment, challenge, and control.

Accepted Answer

A)  Catharsis  
B)  Self-actualization  
C)  Self-defeating behavior  
D)  Psychological hardinessE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Cancer is characterized by the development of abnormal, or mutant, cells that may take root anywhere in the body: in the blood, bones, digestive tract, lungs, and sex organs. If their spread is not controlled early, the cancerous cells may _____, that is, establish colonies elsewhere in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  become benign  
B)  reach an equilibrium state  
C)  degenerate  
D)  metastasizeE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

According to the general adaptation syndrome, the__________is first triggered by perception of a stressor.

Accepted Answer

A)  exhaustion stage  
B)  alarm reaction  
C)  resistance stage  
D)  flight reactionE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

__________can be positive or negative, occur at irregular intervals, and create stress.

Accepted Answer

A)  Irrational beliefs  
B)  Life changes  
C)  Daily hassles  
D)  Avoidance-avoidance conflictsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The immune system is able to eradicate foreign substances like pathogens because of the functioning of white blood cells called__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  leukocytes  
B)  antigens  
C)  corticosteroids  
D)  erythrocytesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

People with__________find it difficult to surrender control or share power.

Accepted Answer

A)  type A personality traits  
B)  type B personality traits  
C)  a low self-esteem  
D)  an external locus of controlE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following hassles is an example of environmental hassles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Noise  
B)  Job dissatisfaction  
C)  Terrorism  
D)  ShoppingE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The immune system combats diseases:

Accepted Answer

A)  by producing red blood cells, which engulf and kill pathogens. 
B)  by generating antibodies, which attach themselves to antigens, deactivating them and marking them for destruction. 
C)  by decreasing the flow of blood, cells, and natural chemicals to the damaged area, causing the redness, swelling, and warmth that characterize inflammation. 
D)  by inhibiting endocrine and sympathetic activity.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

According to the general adaptation syndrome, in the resistance stage, levels of endocrine and sympathetic activity are higher than in the alarm reaction stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is true of corticosteroids?

Accepted Answer

A)  They combat allergic reactions. 
B)  They suppress inflammation. 
C)  They are beneficial for the cardiovascular system. 
D)  They cause the adrenal cortex to secrete adrenocorticotrophic hormone.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The__________is the third stage in a group of bodily changes that occur in the general adaptation syndrome. In this stage, the muscles become fatigued.

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm reaction stage  
B)  formal operational stage  
C)  concrete operational stage  
D)  exhaustion stageE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

When an individual experiences fatigue because of ongoing stress and becomes ill, he or she has most likely reached the__________of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance stage  
B)  alarm stage  
C)  exhaustion stage  
D)  reaction stageE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

In the context of the general adaptation syndrome, the mixture of adrenaline and noradrenaline:

Accepted Answer

A)  slows down the respiration rate. 
B)  forces the body to enter the exhaustion stage. 
C)  arouses the body by accelerating the heart rate. 
D)  suppresses the release of glucose from the liver.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 11: Stress, Health, and Coping

Which of the following is true of corticosteroids?

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The__________is the third stage in a group of bodily changes that occur in the general adaptation syndrome. In this stage, the muscles become fatigued.

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The__________activates the adrenal medulla, causing it to release a mixture of adrenaline and noradrenaline during the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

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Carole is a healthy teenager. She is able to resist illness despite being severely stressed at times. She believes that change is normal and can face adverse situations well. Psychologists would say that Carole:

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Which of the following is true of the immune system?

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According to the general adaptation syndrome, the__________is first triggered by perception of a stressor.

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Many health problems are affected by__________such as attitudes, emotions, and behavior.

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When an individual experiences fatigue because of ongoing stress and becomes ill, he or she has most likely reached the__________of the general adaptation syndrome.

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Which of the following hassles is an example of environmental hassles?

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According to the general adaptation syndrome, in the resistance stage, levels of endocrine and sympathetic activity are higher than in the alarm reaction stage.

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In the context of the general adaptation syndrome, the mixture of adrenaline and noradrenaline:

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The immune system combats diseases:

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People with__________find it difficult to surrender control or share power.

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Which of the following is true of coronary heart disease (CHD) ?

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__________can be positive or negative, occur at irregular intervals, and create stress.

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Eugene believes that he can bring about positive change in his life through his own efforts. Psychologists would say that Eugene _____.

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Cancer is characterized by the development of abnormal, or mutant, cells that may take root anywhere in the body: in the blood, bones, digestive tract, lungs, and sex organs. If their spread is not controlled early, the cancerous cells may _____, that is, establish colonies elsewhere in the body.

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__________is best defined as a cluster of traits that buffer stress and are characterized by commitment, challenge, and control.

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The immune system is able to eradicate foreign substances like pathogens because of the functioning of white blood cells called__________.

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Serena has an internal locus of control. This means that she:

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