Question 1

People with more stress tend to have more colds.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What of the following does NOT contain caffeine?

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A)   aspirin products
B)   chocolate
C)   cold remedies
D)   green tea

Question 3

The result of the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome may include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   maintenance of homeostasis.
B)   death.
C)   distorted perceptions.
D)   disorganized thinking.

Question 4

The sum of cognitive, behavioural, and emotional tendencies refers to one's

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A)   personality.
B)   wellness.
C)   happiness.
D)   ability to succeed in life.

Question 5

Type B personalities tend to be schedule driven, competitive, and even hostile.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A stressful situation would be one an individual perceives as exceeding her ability to cope.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The general adaptation syndrome is believed to be a universal and predictable response pattern to all stressors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In terms of time-management strategies, which one of the following is NOT considered helpful to you in improving your efficiency at completing your tasks?

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A)   aiming for realistic goals
B)   writing down your goals
C)   memorizing your goals
D)   allowing more time to achieve your goals than you actually expect them to take

Question 9

The term stress refers to

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A)   a pleasant situation that disrupts normal activity.
B)   situations that can trigger physical and emotional reactions.
C)   a physical reaction to fright.
D)   any imbalance of homeostasis or change from the person's baseline.

Question 10

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is activated when a person is exposed to a stressor is the _______________ nervous system.

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A)   central
B)   somatic
C)   parasympathetic
D)   sympathetic

Question 11

Which one of the following has NOT been linked to a high allostatic load?

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A)   obesity
B)   hypertension
C)   enhanced immune function
D)   obesity and hypertension

Question 12

Since watching television is usually a "time sink" while you are on a deadline, it is wise to

Accepted Answer

A)   limit your television break to 5-10 minutes.
B)   avoid turning on the television.
C)   realize you need a break and just watch a few shows.
D)   surf the Internet for a few minutes instead.

Question 13

Physical symptoms of excess stress include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   dry mouth.
B)   excessive perspiration.
C)   headaches.
D)   low blood pressure.

Question 14

A stressful situation would be one an individual perceives as challenging.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following may reduce the stress response by promoting activity of the parasympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)   proteins
B)   carbohydrates
C)   fats
D)   water

Question 16

All of the following are TRUE regarding the brain and stress, EXCEPT:

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A)   the accumulation of stress effects across the life span can contribute to brain aging.
B)   high levels of chronic stress can cause brain cells to shrink.
C)   moderate stress enhances your ability to retain information.
D)   being a little nervous before an exam will lower your performance.

Question 17

The type of resilience in which a person learns and grows from the stress experience is:

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A)   nonreactive.
B)   reactive.
C)   homeostatic.
D)   positive growth.

Question 18

Smiling can produce changes in the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding imagery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Visualizing yourself performing a task can help improve performance.
B)   Imagery can be an aid in changing habits.
C)   Imagery can enhance physical performance.
D)   Imagery is a cognitive technique designed to change typical patterns of thinking.

Question 20

The personality type associated with relaxation and contemplation is

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A)   Type A
B)   Type B
C)   Type C
D)   Type D

Exam 3: Stress: the Constant Challenge

The sum of cognitive, behavioural, and emotional tendencies refers to one's

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Physical symptoms of excess stress include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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The term stress refers to

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People with more stress tend to have more colds.

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Since watching television is usually a "time sink" while you are on a deadline, it is wise to

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All of the following are TRUE regarding the brain and stress, EXCEPT:

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The personality type associated with relaxation and contemplation is

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Which one of the following has NOT been linked to a high allostatic load?

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Which of the following may reduce the stress response by promoting activity of the parasympathetic nervous system?

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The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is activated when a person is exposed to a stressor is the _______________ nervous system.

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A stressful situation would be one an individual perceives as challenging.

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A stressful situation would be one an individual perceives as exceeding her ability to cope.

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The general adaptation syndrome is believed to be a universal and predictable response pattern to all stressors.

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In terms of time-management strategies, which one of the following is NOT considered helpful to you in improving your efficiency at completing your tasks?

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Smiling can produce changes in the autonomic nervous system.

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Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding imagery?

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The type of resilience in which a person learns and grows from the stress experience is:

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The result of the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome may include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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What of the following does NOT contain caffeine?

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Type B personalities tend to be schedule driven, competitive, and even hostile.

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