Module 12 Chapter 11 – Flashcards

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

Which of the following are considered mental symptoms of stress? sleeping irregularity, frequent colds, anger depression, fear, irritability difficulty making decisions, loss of sense of humor, difficulty concentrating chest pains, nausea, memory loss

After we have decided that a certain event is a stressor, we must decide how we will deal with it and what resources are available for coping with the stressor. This process is called ________. primary appraisal secondary appraisal tertiary appraisal distress-eustress dichotomy

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

Gloria is a tax accountant who is very busy from January to April 15, which is the tax return filing deadline. She feels that she must work very long hours during this time to meet the April 15 deadline for all of her clients. Gloria is experiencing ________. anxiety pressure frustration cognitive dissonance

Events that cause a stress reaction are referred to as ________. hassles catastrophies eustresses stressors

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

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) measures stress related to ________. both positive and negative life events only negative life events only positive life events internal stressors

One contributing factor for the increasing rise of road rage is ________. acculturation overcrowding assimilating integration

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? commitment, control, challenge commitment, control, competitiveness competitiveness, control, compassion compassion, challenge, commitment

The term hassles refers to________. minor health problems that cause a person to miss at least one day of work personal limitations that make it impossible for someone to pursue a desired goal the necessity to interact with persons we dislike in order to obtain our goals minor annoyances of everyday life

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? more frequent changes of job a divorce commission of a crime a higher chance of becoming ill or having an accident

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 ________. persistence increasing efforts varying efforts aggression

Sasha is experiencing stress in her workplace that is causing her to feel dissatisfied and pessimistic. As a result, she has a desire to quit her job. Sasha is experiencing ________. road rage eustress poverty-related stress burnout

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 ________. primary appraisal secondary appraisal stress-related decision hassle-related decision

When the teacher was handing out this test, you noticed that your respiration rate and heartbeat increased, your palms got sweaty, and your hand shook a little. Your pretest behaviors were triggered by the ________. Upon completion of the exam, your body returned to its normal state by way of the ________. parasympathetic nervous system; sympathetic nervous system sympathetic nervous system; parasympathetic nervous system somatic nervous system; autonomic nervous system autonomic nervous system; somatic nervous system

Which part of the nervous system reacts when the human body is subjected to stress? parasympathetic somatic sympathetic central

What is the term for the network of friends, family members, neighbors, coworkers, and others who can offer help to a person in need? friendship camaraderie peer counseling social support system

What is the correct sequence of stages in the general adaptation syndrome? resistance, alarm, exhaustion exhaustion, resistance, alarm alarm, exhaustion, resistance alarm, resistance, exhaustion

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. Type A Type S Type B Type C

People who respond to life events with a laid back, relaxed, easygoing attitude, and are slow to anger are said to have a ________ personality. Type A Type S Type B Type C

Working a second job to pay off credit cards is an example of ________. problem-focused coping emotion-focused coping distraction reappraisal

Actions meant to harm or destroy are referred to as ________. persistence displacement varying efforts aggression

Research shows that ________ lowers blood pressure in those observed. sensory deprivation concentrative meditation sublimation implosive meditation

psychology is the field of study devoted to understanding the relationship between physical activities, psychological traits, and social relationships and overall health and rates of illness. Physiological Developmental Health Medicinal

Stress has been shown to put people at a higher risk for ________. unplanned pregnancy heart attack and stroke promotions at work schizophrenia

Levon has a Type B personality. Which of the following is most likely? Levon is determined to achieve. Levon is competitive. Levon gets easily upset. Levon is slow to anger.

The Type A behavior pattern is a significant predictor of ________. mental illness coronary heart disease cancer respiratory illnesses

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 in all of her classes. According to Hans Selye, Dahlia is in the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome. alarm collapse exhaustion resistance

Seira is very pleasant and likes to keep the peace. She finds it difficult to express emotions and internalizes her anger. She has few friends and spends a lot of time alone. According to research, Seira ________. is at high risk for coronary heart disease is a hardy personality is a Type B personality is a Type C personality

Which of the following traits is associated with people who live to be very old? aggressiveness being easygoing inflexibility tenseness

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

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

The ________ control one has, the ________ the degree of stress. more; greater less; greater less; lower Control has nothing to do with stress.

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