Psychology-Module 12 – Flashcards

Which of the following are the three terms used to describe the way in which hardy people differ from many other Type A people and others who suffer more ill effects due to stress? A. commitment, control, challenge B. commitment, control, competitiveness C. competitiveness, control, compassion D. compassion, challenge, commitment

The _____ control one has, the _____ the degree of stress. A. more; greater B. less; greater C. less; lower D. Control has nothing to do with stress

Which part of the nervous system reacts when the human body is subjected to stress? A. parasympathetic B. somatic C. sympathetic D. central

Stress has been show to put people at a higher risk for _____. A. unplanned pregnancy B. heart attack and stroke C. promotions at work D. schizophrenia

Research shows that _____ lowers blood pressure in those observed. A. sensory deprivation B. concentrative meditation C. sublimation D. implosive meditation

Actions meant to harm or destroy are referred to as _____. A. persistence B. displacement C. varying efforts D. aggression

Membership in a religious organization and regular attendance at religious functions _____. A. can be a vital part of a person's social support system B. will definitely extend one's life expectancy C. act a psychological defense mechanism D. promote one's cognitive abilities

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) measures stress related to _____. A. both positive and negative life events B. only negative life events C. only positive life events D. internal stressors

_____ psychology is the field of study devoted to understanding the relationship between physical activities, phychological traits, and social relationships and overall health and rates of illness. A. Physiological B. developmental C. Health D. Medicinal

Events that cause a stress reaction are referred to as _____. A. hassles B. catastrophies C. eustresses D. stressors

How might stress assist in the growth of a tumor? A. Actually, it doesn't B. by causing a reduction in the effectiveness of NK cells C. by causing the tumor to develop in the first place D. by destroying the brain cells

A person who is ambitious, time conscious, extremely hardworking, easily annoyed, and tends to have high levels of hostility and anger is said to be exhibiting a _____ personality. A. Type A B. Type S C. Type B D. Type C

According to research discussed in your textbook, becoming a more optimistic thinker begins with: A. monitoring your own thinking B. focusing on developing a Type A personality C. suppressing parasympathetic nervous responses D. enhancing the use of ego defense mechanisms

Joey put a quarter in the gumball machine, only to find that the machine was not working. He continued to turn the dial on the machine in hope that he would retrieve a gumball. Unfortunately, after several minutes of forcefully turning the dial, he still did not retrieve a gumball. As a result, he kicked the machine several times. Kicking the machine is an example of _____. A. persistence B. increasing efforts C. varying efforts D. aggression

According to Holmes and Rahe, a person who scores over 300 on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale is more likely than people with lower scores to have what kind of experience in the near future? A. more frequent changes of job B. a divorce C. commission of a crime D. a higher chance of becoming ill or having an accident

The Type A behavior pattern is a significant predictor of _____. A. mental illness B. coronary heart disease C. cancer D. respiratory illness

What is the correct sequence of stages in the general adaptation syndrome? A. resistance, alarm, exhaustion B. exhaustion, resistance, alarm C. alarm, exhaustion, resistance D. alarm, resistance, exhaustion

People living under stressful conditions tend to get sick more often than they would otherwise. How do researchers in psychoneuroimmunology explain this phenomenon? A. The stress response reduces immune system functioning, thus making us more vulnerable to disease. B. The stress response in the long run leads to a lowering of the heart rate, which makes the heart inefficient. C. The stress response makes muscles stronger, which places a greater burden on the heart and respiratory systems D. The body tends to adapt to the constant call for the stress response and, thus, future responses are not as strong as before.

Which of the following traits is associated with people who live to be very old? A. aggressiveness B. being easy going C. inflexibility D. tenseness

For the past six months, Dahlia's job has been extremely stressful, but she doesn't feel that she can quit because she needs the money for tuition. Dahlia has been having chronic headaches and is behind on all of her classes. According to Hans Selye, Dahlia is in the _____ stage of the general adaption syndrome. A. alarm B. collapse C. exhaustion D. resistance

According to Lazarus, our first task when faced with a potential stressor is to estimate its severity and to determine whether it is a challenge or threat. This evaluation is referred to as a _____. A. primary appraisal B. secondary appraisal C. stress- related decision D. hassle- related decision

Which of the following are considered mental symptoms of stress? A. sleeping irregularity, frequent colds, anger B. depression, fear, irritability C. difficulty making decisions. loss of sense of humor, difficulty concentrating

Edgar is learning deep-breathing techniques to reduce anxiety about having been robbed at knifepoint. This is an example of _____. A. problem- focused coping B. emotion-focused coping C. avoidance D. reappraisal

Sasha is experiencing stress in her workplace that is causing her to feel dissatisfied and pessamistic. As a result, she has a desire to quit her job. Sasha is experiencing _____. A. road rage B. eustress C. poverty- related stress D. burnout