Question 1

The term Ãpresenteeism is a corporate business term to describe high productivity levels often motivated by one\'s optimal stress level

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

According to research by Holmes and Rahe, a person who scores more than ____ points on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale is quite vulnerable to stress.

Accepted Answer

150

Question 3

This factor(s), above all else, determines one\'s degree of stress

Accepted Answer

One\'s perception or interpretation

Question 4

All but one of these factors is thought to negatively impact on sleep hygiene.

Accepted Answer

Ambient light

Question 5

The word health really means Ãto be whole

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True

Question 6

This type of stress is most commonly associated with illness and disease.

Accepted Answer

Chronic stress

Question 7

Emotional well-being is best described as Ãthe ability to feel and express the entire range of emotions but to control them, not be controlled by them

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

One who suffers from insomnia would fall into one of these three categories

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Transient, intermittent, or chronic

Question 9

In today\'s rapidly paced world, the terms ÃchangeÃ and ÃstressÃ are often used synonymously, by experts and ordinary people alike, to mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Regarding stress management, the holistic wellness paradigm suggests that:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following characteristics is not typically experienced in the fight-or-flight response?

Accepted Answer

Increased gastric movement

Question 12

A paradigm shift means adopting Eastern philosophies in the Western culture and society.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

The dualism of mind and body, which has so strongly influenced Western medicine, was conceived and advocated by Isaac Newton.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Which of the following is not in the sequence of the fight-or-flight response?

Accepted Answer

Limbic systems releases ACTH from the hypothaamus

Question 15

Experts suggest that most stressors fall in this category.

Accepted Answer

Psychointerpersonal influences

Question 16

This stressor would be classified as a bioecological influence

Accepted Answer

Inadequate sunlight

Question 17

Social influences are the influences most likely to cause stress in one\'s life.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

The western paradigm of health is based on the philosophy of this renowned scholar

Accepted Answer

Descartes

Question 19

Holmes and Rahe, creators of the Social Readjustment Rating Scale, point out that a person who obtains more than 200 LCUs suggests a Ãmoderate life crisis

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

There are many physiological cycles affected by environmental stressors. Which of the following cycles occurs in more than once in a 24-hour period?

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Ultradian cycles

Question 21

Hans Selye listed this as the first stage of his General Adaptation Syndrome.

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Alarm

Question 22

In terms of Ãtechnostress,Ã the rate of change with technology seems to have outpaced the level of responsibility and moral codes that accompany it.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

Stressfully speaking, the anxiety from the digital divide, information overload, and cell phone proliferation can be summed up in one expression

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Technostress

Question 24

It is suggested that attitudes and behaviors about race and gender begin in

Accepted Answer

Grade school

Question 25

The key to helping relieve the stress of PTSD appears to be releasing memories from the unconscious mind.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 26

ÃTend and befriendÃ is a coping style used more by cancer patients than war veterans under stress.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 27

Conceptually speaking, the model of holistic wellness paradigm is similar to the model of energy layers that comprise the human energy field.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

Conceptually speaking, the holistic paradigm of health was inspired by the philosophy made famous by RenÅ½ Descartes.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 29

Conceptually speaking,

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The stress response is antiquated in today\'s high tech society where few stressors are of physical nature

Question 30

The Yerkes-Dodson principle suggests that:

Accepted Answer

After a certain point, stress can impede on\'s performance/health

Question 31

Experts agree that stress can best be defined as the \"rate of wear and tear on the body.\"

Accepted Answer

False

Question 32

It is not the situation that one finds oneself in that is stressful, but the perception (interpretation) of the situation that determines one\'s level of stress.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

College students have their own Ãlife changesÃ or stressors. According to experts who track this information, these three ÃeventsÃ top the list of most stressful events during the academic year.

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Death of a family member, death of a friend, and parental divorce

Question 34

By and large, healing and curing mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 35

The Yerkes-Dodson Theory suggests that:

Accepted Answer

There is optimal stress level that promotes performance

Question 36

The tend and befriend theory proposed by Shelley Taylor, speaks best to the coping technique used by

Accepted Answer

Women

Question 37

In his stress theory, Richard Lazarus says that Ãdaily hasslesÃ cause stress. Which is a cause of hassles according to Lazarus?

Accepted Answer

Unmet expecations

Question 38

Secondary Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) refers to:

Accepted Answer

Stress experienced by family members of those with PTSD

Question 39

From split-brain research, what have we learned about stress management?

Accepted Answer

Left brain thinking is closelt associated with perception of stress

Question 40

Synesthesia is a term to describe:

Accepted Answer

Sensory crossover

Question 41

This rock group is thought to be responsible for bringing meditation to the West.

Accepted Answer

The Beatles

Question 42

\"What is the sound of one hand clapping?\" is known in meditation circles as a:

Accepted Answer

Koan

Question 43

Ineffability, which may occur during meditation, gives this sensation.

Accepted Answer

Unable to verbally express oneself

Question 44

Transcendental Meditation (TM) is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Exclusive mediation

Question 45

According to Dr. Herbert Benson, these four components are needed to achieve the Relaxation Response.

Accepted Answer

Quietness, a mental device, a passive attitude, and a comfortable position

Question 46

The relaxation response is virtually the same thing as

Accepted Answer

Transcendental mediation

Question 47

Meditation can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

Increased concentration that leads to increased awarness

Question 48

________ waves are most associated with the relaxation response in the act of meditation

Accepted Answer

Alpha

Question 49

The primary difference between inclusive and exclusive meditation is that with inclusive meditation, you need to have:

Accepted Answer

Detached observation

Question 50

A tratak is a _________ mantra.

Accepted Answer

Visual

Question 51

Research studies investigating the effects of meditation have found the following results.

Accepted Answer

Like exercise, meditation lowers resting heart rate and blood pressure

Question 52

Zen meditation is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Inclusive mediation

Question 53

Repeating the word OM would be considered a:

Accepted Answer

Nadam

Question 54

Which of the following is not a cognitive function associated with the left hemisphere of the brain?

Accepted Answer

Spatial orientation

Question 55

Listening to ocean waves to meditate would be considered a:

Accepted Answer

Nadam

Question 56

Recent brain imaging (MRI) research revealed all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Increased secretion of serotinin

Question 57

Jon Kabat-Zinn is renowned for using ___________________ to help patients cope with chronic pain.

Accepted Answer

Mindfullness meditation

Question 58

Diaphragmatic breathing is only effective when done lying down.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 59

Some adept yogis can control their breathing down to one breath per minute, and remain extremely relaxed.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 60

Nadi Shodhanam is a breathing technique where you visualize white air inhaling, and dark air exhaling

Accepted Answer

False

Question 61

By and large, Americans tend to be thoracic breathers, yet when asleep, the body naturally returns to diaphragmatic breathing.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 62

These are the requirements for diaphragmatic breathing to be most effective.

Accepted Answer

A comfortable position, concentration, and visualization

Question 63

Abdominal breathing is known to help relieve the symptoms of chronic pain.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 64

A commonly held belief about diaphragmatic breathing is that breath has a spiritual quality to it.

Accepted Answer

True

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