Question 1

The ______________ system controls heart rate, blood pressure, and gastrointestinal functions: processes that are not under the control of the central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)   Limbic.
B)   Respiratory.
C)   Endocrine.
D)   Autonomic.
E)   None of the above.

Question 2

The positive social value that individuals claim for themselves by the line that others assume they have taken during a particular encounter is termed a _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Veil.
B)   Form.
C)   Face.
D)   Shield.
E)   Self.

Question 3

__________________ suicide occurs when people suffer a sudden dislocation of normative systems where their norms and values are no longer relevant, so that controls of society no longer restrain them from taking their lives.

Accepted Answer

A)   Egoistic.
B)   Fatalistic.
C)   Altruistic.
D)   Anomic.
E)   None of the above.

Question 4

Mechanic believes that in social situations people use the same skills and abilities in coping with problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Brenner's thesis is that there are few areas of our lives not intimately affected by the state of the _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Economy.
B)   Family.
C)   Political system.
D)   Environment.
E)   Self.

Question 6

The _____________ is more important than anything else to us, because it represents who we are and is always with us.

Accepted Answer

A)   Veil.
B)   Form.
C)   Face.
D)   Shield.
E)   Self.

Question 7

What is homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Changing constantly.
B)   Physiological adaptation.
C)   Not moving or adapting.
D)   Physically growing.
E)   None of the above.

Question 8

What are the features of life events that cause stress in individuals?

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Question 9

People's perceptions of an event may be influenced by their intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

______________ suicide occurs when people become detached from society and, suddenly on their own, are overwhelmed by the resulting stress.

Accepted Answer

A)   Egoistic.
B)   Fatalistic.
C)   Altruistic.
D)   Anomic.
E)   None of the above.

Question 11

How does symbolic interaction theory explain stress?

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Symbolic interactionism is a sociologica...

Question 12

Brenner offers two hypotheses to explain the relationship between the economy and mental health. What are they?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provocation and complacency.
B)   Inflation and uncovering.
C)   Inflation and stagflation.
D)   Provocation and reduction.
E)   Provocation and uncovering.

Question 13

Conformity to group-approved attitudes and definitions has been hypothesized to reduce anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Symbolic interaction theory emphasizes interpersonal forms of interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When a person experiences fear or anxiety, the body undergoes psychological changes that prepare it for vigorous effort and the effect of possible injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Functionalist theory focuses on the influence of individuals on the larger society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Stress typically starts with a situation that people find non-threatening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The symbolic interactionist perspective, as outlined by Cooley, Thomas, and Goffman asserts that:

Accepted Answer

A)   Certain situations are inherently stressful.
B)   Stress is caused by societal pressure to conform.
C)   Stress can result from an individual's perception of the meaning of a situation.
D)   Stress is constant.
E)   All four answers are features.

Question 19

The extent of physiological damage or change within an individual depends on:

Accepted Answer

A)   The stimulus situation.
B)   An individual's capacity to deal with the stimulus situation.
C)   The individual's preparation by society to meet problems.
D)   The influence of society's approved modes of behavior.
E)   All of the above.

Question 20

The importance of Emile Durkheim's work for understanding stress lies in his:

Accepted Answer

A)   Typology of three specific types of suicide.
B)   Denial of biological influences on human behavior.
C)   Insight into the link between the state of the economy and certain types of illness.
D)   Notion of the capability of society to create situations where people are forced to respond to conditions not of their own choosing
E)   None of the above.

Exam 5: Social Stress and Health

The extent of physiological damage or change within an individual depends on:

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Functionalist theory focuses on the influence of individuals on the larger society.

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The symbolic interactionist perspective, as outlined by Cooley, Thomas, and Goffman asserts that:

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What are the features of life events that cause stress in individuals?

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Conformity to group-approved attitudes and definitions has been hypothesized to reduce anxiety.

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When a person experiences fear or anxiety, the body undergoes psychological changes that prepare it for vigorous effort and the effect of possible injury.

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______________ suicide occurs when people become detached from society and, suddenly on their own, are overwhelmed by the resulting stress.

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The importance of Emile Durkheim's work for understanding stress lies in his:

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__________________ suicide occurs when people suffer a sudden dislocation of normative systems where their norms and values are no longer relevant, so that controls of society no longer restrain them from taking their lives.

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Symbolic interaction theory emphasizes interpersonal forms of interaction.

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The ______________ system controls heart rate, blood pressure, and gastrointestinal functions: processes that are not under the control of the central nervous system.

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Mechanic believes that in social situations people use the same skills and abilities in coping with problems.

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Stress typically starts with a situation that people find non-threatening.

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How does symbolic interaction theory explain stress?

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Brenner's thesis is that there are few areas of our lives not intimately affected by the state of the _________________.

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What is homeostasis?

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People's perceptions of an event may be influenced by their intelligence.

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The positive social value that individuals claim for themselves by the line that others assume they have taken during a particular encounter is termed a _____________.

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Brenner offers two hypotheses to explain the relationship between the economy and mental health. What are they?

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The _____________ is more important than anything else to us, because it represents who we are and is always with us.

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