HLTH 1100 chapter 3 – Flashcards
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All of the following are likely to influence your response to stress EXCEPT
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your friend's level of stress.
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Peter was in a relationship that recently ended when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused
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distress
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When Joe prepares to spar an opponent in Tae Kwon Do, his heart rate and respiration rate increase. These are indicators that his ________ nervous system has been activated
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sympathetic
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chronic Stress has a strong connection to which of the following medical conditions EXCEPT
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tooth decay
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The ability of the immune system to respond to assaults is known as
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immunocompetence
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Tyler wants to win the soloist competition this year. His practice time is always the same time his friends are going out to party. Tyler always goes along for the party because he can squeeze in a few minutes of practice somewhere in his schedule. It is the week of the competition and now Tyler has come down with a terrible stomach bug. Tyler's illness may be related to
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inconsistent goals and behavior
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Which of the following forms of stress management also improves flexibility?
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Yoga
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Which of the following statements best describes self-esteem?
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Self-esteem has to do with one's confidence and self-satisfaction.
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Cortisol contributes to weight gain in all the following ways EXCEPT
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Increasing testosterone production.
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Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by taking a practice test every night before he goes out drinking with his buddies. Jeff is
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using stress inoculation.
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Which of the following is true about stress:
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Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes, challenges, or threats
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A pop quiz in class is an example of:
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a stressor
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An example of an event likely to be associated with distress is
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bouncing several checks
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David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. This most likely caused him to experience
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the flight or fight response.
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Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark, curving road. She felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths.This is an example of a(n):
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adaptive response
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the primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart rate and breathing rates is
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epinephrine
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the stress hormone cortisol has a major role during the stress response in
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mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs
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Emily is experiencing chronic stress in a dysfunctional relationship. Which of the following looks at the allostatic load Emily is carrying?
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the long term wear and tear of the stress response
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Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused
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distress
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As Joe prepares to spar with a tae kwon do opponent, his heart rate and respiration rate increase. These are indicators that which branch of the nervous system has been activated?
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sympathetic
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Tyler wants to win the trumpet soloist competition this year. His practice time always ends up being the same time his friends are going out to party. Tyler always goes along for the party because he figures he can squeeze in a few minutes of practice somewhere in his schedule. It is competition week and Tyler has come down with a terrible stomach bug. Tyler's illness may be related to
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behavior that is inconsistent with his gold
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of the following choices, the best example of conflict is
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wanting to go out to with friends but needing to study
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which of the following best describes a type C personality
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stoic
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Which of the following forms of stress management is also a type of Chinese martial art?
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Tai Chai
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The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is
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Homeostasis
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Research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress
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Reduces the effectiveness of the immune system
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To manage stress, the first step is to
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identify and assess the stressors in your life
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Which of the following statements regarding stress and hair loss is NOT true?
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stress induced hair loss is irreversible
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Cortisol contributes to weight gain by
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lowering metabolic rate and elevating glucose levels
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Downshifting refers to the process of
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taking steps to simplify one's life
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The process of replacing negative thoughts with positive ones is referred to as
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cognitive restructuring
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Meditation has been proven effective in managing stress. Which of the following is NOT true about meditation?
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There is only one meditation style tyat is considered effective
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Exercise reduces stress by
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increasing endorphines and reducing levels of stress hormones
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Eating healthy foods helps in managing stress because
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they nourish the body and provide stamina for stressful times
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Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by taking a practice test every night before he goes out with his buddies. Jeff is
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using the technique of stress inoculation
