Question 1

Progressive relaxation techniques

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A)  involve tensing and then relaxing the muscles in your body.
B)  increase heart rate.
C)  involve a lot of imagination and willpower.
D)  can be quite complex and difficult to master.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The type of resilience in which a person does not respond to a stressor is:

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A)  nonreactive.
B)  reactive.
C)  homeostatiC.
D)  positive growth.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following can mimic the effects of your body's nature painkillers?

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A)  marijuana
B)  alcohol
C)  heroine
D)  nicotineE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Responses to stressors include physical and emotional behavioural responses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Select a common college stressor and describe how it would affect one's stress levels.Then choose and explain three possible stress management techniques that you think would be particularly useful for coping with the stressor.

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One common college stressor is academic ...

Question 6

Eustress is linked with negative stressors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following may result from the fight-or-flight response,EXCEPT:

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A)  dilated pupils.
B)  endorphins released.
C)  increased digestion.
D)  bronchial dilation.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following body reactions is characteristic of the stress response?

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A)  Your pupils constrict.
B)  Your blood pressure increases.
C)  Your digestion speeds up.
D)  Your heart rate decreases.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

All of these are considered counterproductive coping strategies,EXCEPT

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A)  tobacco use.
B)  drug abuse.
C)  use of a multivitamin.
D)  alcohol use.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

A lack of sleep can be both a cause and an effect of stress.In order to overcome insomnia,Sue should consider

Accepted Answer

A)  taking a nap when she feels tired.
B)  exercising just before going to bed to release excess stress.
C)  using her bed only for sleeping,not for studying.
D)  sleeping in on weekends.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The state of physical,mental,and social exhaustion is called:

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A)  stress.
B)  depression.
C)  burnout.
D)  uncertainty.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

Exercise can

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A)  increase your blood pressure.
B)  become another stressor in a highly stressed life.
C)  improve your sense of wellness.
D)  B and CE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Ineffective behavioural responses to stressors include all of the following,EXCEPT:

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A)  overeating.
B)  using tobacco.
C)  expressing hostility.
D)  limiting alcohol consumption.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Sue most likely is experiencing

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A)  eustress.
B)  test anxiety.
C)  depression.
D)  burnout.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

If you are bothered by insomnia,you may try

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A)  going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time seven days per week.
B)  taking several naps during the day.
C)  exercising just before bedtime to ensure fatigue.
D)  all of the above.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Which one of the following statements reflects your text's recommendations regarding the prioritization of tasks?

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A)  Tasks should be divided into two groups: hard and easy.
B)  Tasks should be divided into three groups,and you should ignore the least important group.
C)  Some attention should be paid to all tasks,even if it is only a few minutes.
D)  Priorities should be based on whether or not you like performing the task.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding imagery?

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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.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

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 hypertensionE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise and its ability to help manage stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  A long walk can help increase blood pressure.
B)  A brisk 10-minute walk can relax and energize you up to ten hours.
C)  Three 45-minute walks per week can increase your sense of wellness.
D)  A and CE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

All of the following occur in non-REM sleep,EXCEPT

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A)  the release of growth hormone.
B)  a drop in heart rate.
C)  slower and more even brain waves.
D)  the occurrence of dreams.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 3: Stress: the Constant Challenge

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The state of physical,mental,and social exhaustion is called:

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A lack of sleep can be both a cause and an effect of stress.In order to overcome insomnia,Sue should consider

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Which of the following can mimic the effects of your body's nature painkillers?

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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 statements is TRUE regarding exercise and its ability to help manage stress?

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The type of resilience in which a person does not respond to a stressor is:

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Ineffective behavioural responses to stressors include all of the following,EXCEPT:

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All of the following occur in non-REM sleep,EXCEPT

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Exercise can

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Progressive relaxation techniques

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All of these are considered counterproductive coping strategies,EXCEPT

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Which of the following body reactions is characteristic of the stress response?

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Eustress is linked with negative stressors.

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All of the following may result from the fight-or-flight response,EXCEPT:

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Select a common college stressor and describe how it would affect one's stress levels.Then choose and explain three possible stress management techniques that you think would be particularly useful for coping with the stressor.

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