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According to psychology research, the act of ______ has many stress-relieving and health benefits, such as increasing levels of beta-endorphins, decreasing levels of cortisol, enhancing the immune system, and lowering blood pressure.

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laughing

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Dan has recently taken the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS). His results indicate that he has a significantly increased risk of developing an illness or having an accident. According to your text, Dan's score on the SRRS must have been at least _______.

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300

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The type of stress experienced when positive events require the body to adapt is called:

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eustress

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The phrase "out of the frying pan, into the fire," describes which type of conflict?

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avoidance-avoidance

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Stress-causing events are called:

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stressors

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Researchers now define eustress as:

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the optimal amount of stress a person needs to promote health and well-being.

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The destruction of the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001, is an example of a(n):

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catastrophe

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The decision to go back to school to get a new degree in order to begin a new career, with the positive and negative points to consider, is an example of which type of conflict?

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approach-avoidance

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In a survey on the sources of hassles, children aged 3-5 rated _____ as the biggest daily hassle.

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getting teased

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Ross does not do well in school, so he spends his time surfing. Which coping method is Ross using?

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escape or withdrawal

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The work of this psychologist and his colleagues has focused on ways to increase optimism in individuals, which by extension increases aspects of physical and psychological health.

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seligman

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Stress has been linked to heart disease in part because the _____ is not activated when the sympathetic nervous system is aroused, and therefore it does not clear the fat and cholesterol from the blood stream, leading to clogged arteries.

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liver

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Cho realized at midnight that she had a paper due the next day that she had completely forgotten about. She immediately panicked and commented to her roommate that she couldn't fail one more assignment or she'd fail the class. According to Lazarus, Cho is in the _____ phase of reacting to the stressor.

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primary appraisal

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Marginalized individuals do not have the security of the familiar culture of origin and may suffer a loss of:

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identity

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Optimism is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

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the tendency to develop learned helplessness

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Which of the following describes a person with a Type C personality?

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Phil is a sensitive, pleasant guy who avoids confrontation. He does not get along with his coworker, but rather than tell her when he disagrees with her, he internalizes his emotion and frustration.

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In _______, people who have identified a threat or harmful effect must estimate the resources that they have available for dealing with the stressor.

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secondary appraisal

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Which coping strategy has been found to change brain waves to incorporate primarily more alpha and theta waves?

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meditation

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______ can produce lowered blood pressure in people with hypertension.

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meditation for 20 minutes

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Which of the following is a way that religion aids with coping?

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Religion teaches people problem-focused methods of coping.

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_______ is the technique to use when dealing with uncontrollable stressors.

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emotion-focused coping

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During stressful situations, Susan always tries to lighten the mood by trying to find the humor in the situation. This is an example of:

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emotion-focused coping

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concentrative meditation

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has been shown to lower blood pressure in adolescents.

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Shortly after Angelique found out she was failing in college, she began eating more than usual, crying a lot, and snapping at everyone around. She also picked up a new habit of smoking and experienced issues with concentration, particularly on simple tasks. One might suspect that Angelique is ______.

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stressed

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Carlisha is a very religious individual who deals with stress by turning to her religious beliefs and practices. Which of the following practices might Carlisha tend to avoid?

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alcohol use

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Sam put his last dollar into a vending machine to buy himself a snack. The machine accepted the dollar but did not release the snack. Sam tried the snack button again, but it still did not work. Sam pushed the button for coin return, but the machine did not refund his money. Sam reacted by kicking the machine as hard as he could several times until a snack fell out. Kicking the machine is an example of:

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aggression

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Researchers found that _______ were much more strongly affected by hassles such as shopping, doctor's appointments, and bad weather.

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elderly people

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Dropping out of school or quitting a job are forms of:

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escape or withdrawal

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Which of the following is NOT among the physical or mental illnesses associated with a significantly elevated score on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale?

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bursitis

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According to psychology research, the act of ______ has many stress-relieving and health benefits, such as increasing levels of beta-endorphins, decreasing levels of cortisol, enhancing the immune system, and lowering blood pressure.

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laughing

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The Social Readjustment Rating Scale measures the amount of stress:

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in a person's life resulting from life events over a one-year period.

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Tory is stressed because she is attempting to register for classes, and none of the classes she wants appear to be available. Tory's stress is most likely related to ______.

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frustration

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Wilson is going up for promotion next month and wants to do everything he can now to make sure that he gets the promotion. Wilson is most likely experiencing a great deal of _______.

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pressure

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When white blood cells encounter an infection in the body, they create chemicals and enzymes that activate receptor sites on the _______ that then signal the brain that the body is sick.

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vagus nerve

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The sequence of physiological reactions that the body goes through in response to a stressor is described by the:

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general adaption syndrome

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Sonja has an exam coming up and she is beginning to worry about it. According to the cognitive mediational theory, how should Sonja try to perceive the exam to make her coping ability more successful?

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Sonja should perceive the exam as a challenge or an opportunity to do well.

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A.J. is waiting for a flight at the airport and learns it will be delayed. If A.J. were a Type B personality, how would he react?

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A.J. would smile at the clerk, thank her politely, and then take the opportunity to relax, grab the meal he thought he didn't have time for, and read a magazine.

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Alan's job required him to move to France. He took the opportunity to take some French cooking classes so he could cook for his friends when he returned home, and he also took French language lessons. He tried to speak French when he was out, but at home he still spoke English. Alan is dealing with acculturation through:

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integration

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Carl and Kathleen just moved to Germany from the United States for Carl's job. Carl chooses to dress exactly as his German coworkers and friends do, makes a point of going only to German restaurants and bars, and insists that German only be spoken at home. Meanwhile, Kathleen continues to wear clothes she brought from home, seeks out American restaurants when she goes out, and will get healthcare only from doctors recommended by or available at the American Embassy. Carl is coping with acculturative stress through _______ while Kathleen is coping through ________.

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assimilation; separation

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Religion is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

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reducing the number of negative life events they will experience.

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When it is not possible to change or eliminate a stressor, the best emotion-focused way to cope is:

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to ignore the stressor

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Julie is a gymnast who consistently falls off the beam when attempting one particular trick. She has an upcoming competition, and she is experiencing stress due to worry that she will fall again. Julie decides to set up a private lesson with her coach to try to figure out what she is doing wrong. This is an example of what coping strategy?

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problem-focused

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Researchers have found that laughter:

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boosts the immune system by increasing the number of natural killer cells.

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Concentrative meditation:

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involves trying to expand consciousness outward.

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