Question 1

After a major trauma, most people ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  recover fully
B)  require the assistance of psychotherapists to recover
C)  will suffer from PTSD for 5-10 years
D)  develop a mild form of schizophreniaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Ginny has been under severe stress for a prolonged period of time when she is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome and told that she is at high risk for diabetes.What hormone may be responsible?

Accepted Answer

A)  androgen
B)  dopamine
C)  progestin
D)  cortisolE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

New parents Frida and Justen are completely exhausted after the first night home with their newborn twins.While the babies are napping the next day, Frida and Justen remain wide awake and overwhelmed, yet strangely thrilled and happier at the same time.This best illustrates ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic stress
B)  distant stress
C)  acute stress
D)  eustressE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Match the items:
-Redirection of feelings

Accepted Answer

A)  mindfulness
B)  cortisol
C)  defense mechanisms
D)  projection
E)  homeostasisF) journalingG) repressionH) displacementI) guided imageryJ) denialK) E) and G)
L) H) and I)

Question 5

The ____________________ model explains behaviors as a result of both biological factors and nurturing factors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ model explains behaviors as a...

Question 6

The body attempts to restore homeostasis during the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm reaction
B)  fight-or-flight response
C)  adaptive response
D)  resistance phaseE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A defense mechanism that people use when they refuse to accept a painful reality is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A defense mechanism that people use when...

Question 8

Under immediate stress, the adrenal glands produce ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under immediate stress, the adrenal glands produce...

Question 9

____________________ stressors are traumatic experiences that occurred long ago.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ stressors are traumatic experiences that occurred...

Question 10

Stress can shorten your life when it alters DNA by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  shortening telomeres
B)  scrambling the genetic code
C)  causing mutations
D)  widespread destructionE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Distress refers to the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  negative effects of stress
B)  alarm reactions of the body
C)  happy events in our life
D)  adaptation of harmful eventsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Recent changes in the economy has created an epidemic of financial stress. According to the American Psychological Association, what proportion of Americans describe their stress level as extreme?

Accepted Answer

A)  about one in ten
B)  one-quarter
C)  one-third
D)  two-thirdsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Biofeedback typically employs which of the following techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  visualization of pleasant images to counteract negative emotions
B)  destressing exercises with significant physical movement
C)  meditation and yoga technique with little physical movement
D)  electronic monitoring device to gain control over muscle tension and heart rateE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

According to the American College Health Association, what percentage of students report experiencing overwhelming anger in the past 12 months?

Accepted Answer

A)  16%
B)  26%
C)  36%
D)  46%E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Adopting attitudes and behaviors that are the opposite of what you feel is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Adopting attitudes and behaviors that are the...

Question 16

Ilene just failed a test and when she gets home, snaps at her roommate for failing to put her dirty dishes in the sink. What defense mechanism does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  projection
B)  denial
C)  rationalization
D)  displacementE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Ingrid's motto seems to be, "always be prepared," and she has great confidence in her ability to cope. As a result, when she faces stress, she typically believes she can cope with the stress without harm to herself. What stress model does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

A)  general adaptation
B)  cognitive transactional
C)  diathesis stress
D)  life eventsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Living a better, more spiritual life involves good ____________________ coping.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Living a better, more spiritual life involves...

Question 19

Violent, aggressive driving is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Violent, aggressive driving is called ____________________....

Question 20

Brittanie, who has herself occasionally cheated on tests and not felt badly about it, joins in harshly condemning a group of students who have been caught cheating. What defense mechanism does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  denial
B)  repression
C)  rationalization
D)  reaction formationE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 4: Personal Stress Management

Violent, aggressive driving is called ____________________.

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A defense mechanism that people use when they refuse to accept a painful reality is ____________________.

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The ____________________ model explains behaviors as a result of both biological factors and nurturing factors.

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Ilene just failed a test and when she gets home, snaps at her roommate for failing to put her dirty dishes in the sink. What defense mechanism does this illustrate?

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Match the items: -Redirection of feelings

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Adopting attitudes and behaviors that are the opposite of what you feel is called ____________________.

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Ingrid's motto seems to be, "always be prepared," and she has great confidence in her ability to cope. As a result, when she faces stress, she typically believes she can cope with the stress without harm to herself. What stress model does this exemplify?

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After a major trauma, most people ____.

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New parents Frida and Justen are completely exhausted after the first night home with their newborn twins.While the babies are napping the next day, Frida and Justen remain wide awake and overwhelmed, yet strangely thrilled and happier at the same time.This best illustrates ____.

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Ginny has been under severe stress for a prolonged period of time when she is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome and told that she is at high risk for diabetes.What hormone may be responsible?

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Biofeedback typically employs which of the following techniques?

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Stress can shorten your life when it alters DNA by ____.

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Recent changes in the economy has created an epidemic of financial stress. According to the American Psychological Association, what proportion of Americans describe their stress level as extreme?

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____________________ stressors are traumatic experiences that occurred long ago.

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Under immediate stress, the adrenal glands produce ____________________.

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Living a better, more spiritual life involves good ____________________ coping.

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The body attempts to restore homeostasis during the ____.

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According to the American College Health Association, what percentage of students report experiencing overwhelming anger in the past 12 months?

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Distress refers to the ____.

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Brittanie, who has herself occasionally cheated on tests and not felt badly about it, joins in harshly condemning a group of students who have been caught cheating. What defense mechanism does this illustrate?

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