Question 1

Select a common college stressor,and describe how it might affect your stress levels.Then choose and explain three possible stress management techniques that you think would be particularly useful for coping with the stressor.

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One common college stressor is academic ...

Question 2

Which one of the following statements about progressive relaxation is TRUE?

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A)  It is based on the use of your imagination and your skill at imagery.
B)  It requires no willpower or imagination.
C)  It increases oxygen consumption to the muscles.
D)  It is the only relaxation technique that also provides cardiovascular benefits.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

List your top three stressors.Detail a plan to lessen each of these stressors using the methods detailed in this chapter.

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My top three stressors are work deadline...

Question 4

During the stress response,which of the following changes does NOT occur as a result of epinephrine being released?

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A)  Hearing and vision become more acute.
B)  Air passages constrict and allow less air into the lungs.
C)  The liver releases more sugar into the blood.
D)  All of the choices are correct.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The system of glands,tissues,and cells that helps control body functions by releasing hormones is the

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A)  central nervous system.
B)  endocrine system.
C)  reproductive system.
D)  digestive system.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Acts of violence,industrial accidents,and intrusive noises are examples of

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A)  college stressors.
B)  social stressors.
C)  internal stressors.
D)  environmental stressors.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Regular physical activity trains your body to return to homeostasis more quickly after a stressful situation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements about sleep is TRUE?

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A)  Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night to stay healthy.
B)  The body is completely still and relaxed during REM sleep.
C)  Drinking alcohol before bedtime improves a person's sleep.
D)  An increase in total sleep time causes an increase in the level of stress hormones.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

The three basic types of resiliency center on how individuals respond to stress.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An individual with a Type C personality is characterized by

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A)  having a greater tolerance of others.
B)  being contemplative.
C)  having difficulty expressing emotions.
D)  being controlling.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Sue has been attending college for about a month. During the past week, she has had trouble sleeping, experienced headaches, and had difficulty concentrating, especially when she has an upcoming exam.
-Sue most likely is experiencing

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A)  time pressures.
B)  test anxiety.
C)  interpersonal stress.
D)  financial concerns.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following circumstances make normal job stresses worse?

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A)  being shut out of decision-making
B)  having a desk job
C)  having a job that requires physical activity
D)  socializing with coworkersE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

About 90 percent of all headaches are

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A)  tension headaches.
B)  migraines.
C)  cluster headaches.
D)  sinus headaches.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The sum of cognitive,behavioral,and emotional tendencies refers to one's

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A)  personality.
B)  wellness.
C)  happiness.
D)  intelligence.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

In general,increased levels of cortisol are linked to a decreased function of the immune system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Biofeedback helps people reduce stress by

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A)  removing the internal and external stressors in their lives.
B)  cleaning the body of toxins.
C)  increasing their muscle strength and flexibility.
D)  making them more aware of their levels of physiological arousal.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

People who work in rewarding "helping" professions,such as teachers and social workers,are less prone to burnout than are people in other types of professions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Progressive relaxation techniques

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A)  involve tensing and then relaxing the muscles in your body.
B)  increase heart rate.
C)  involve a lot of imagination and willpower.
D)  can be quite complex and difficult to master.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Eustress

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A)  is stress triggered by something pleasant.
B)  is much more common than distress.
C)  does not trigger the stress response.
D)  is a specific type of distress.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

The more intense an emotional response to a stressor,the stronger the physical response will be.

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A) True 
 B)False

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Progressive relaxation techniques

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Which one of the following statements about progressive relaxation is TRUE?

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Regular physical activity trains your body to return to homeostasis more quickly after a stressful situation.

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An individual with a Type C personality is characterized by

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Sue has been attending college for about a month. During the past week, she has had trouble sleeping, experienced headaches, and had difficulty concentrating, especially when she has an upcoming exam. -Sue most likely is experiencing

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The more intense an emotional response to a stressor,the stronger the physical response will be.

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Which of the following circumstances make normal job stresses worse?

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List your top three stressors.Detail a plan to lessen each of these stressors using the methods detailed in this chapter.

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In general,increased levels of cortisol are linked to a decreased function of the immune system.

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People who work in rewarding "helping" professions,such as teachers and social workers,are less prone to burnout than are people in other types of professions.

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Biofeedback helps people reduce stress by

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