What kinds of stressors are you likely to be exposed to if you live in a dense urban area with considerable traffic, noise, and pollution?
cultural stressors
intermittent stressors
chronic stressors
positive stressors
c
In an experiment, two groups are subject to distractions while attempting to complete a task. Group A is told they can quiet the distractions by pushing a button. This information is withheld from Group B. Why will Group A’s performance at the task likely be better than Group B’s?
Group B is working in a different environment.
Group A has perceived control over a source of performance-
Group B is less distracted than Group A.
The distractions affecting Group B are now chronic.
b
The brain activation that occurs in response to a threat begins in the
pituitary gland.
adrenal gland.
hypothalamus.
corpus callosum.
b
According to the general adaptation syndrome, during the _____ phase, the body adapts to its high state of arousal as it tries to cope with a stressor.
exhaustion
alarm
resistance
energy
c
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the physiological response to stress?
Type A behaviour patterns have psychological but not physiological ramifications.
The link between work-
Stressors can cause hormones to flood the brain, strengthening the immune system.
The immune system is remarkably responsive to psychological influences.
d
Meditation is an altered state of consciousness that occurs
frequently in times of stress.
through hypnosis.
naturally or through special practices.
as a result of dreamlike brain activity.
c
Engaging in aerobic exercise is a way of managing stress by managing the
environment
body.
situation.
intake of air.
b
Finding a new or creative way to think about a stressor that reduces its threat is called
stress inoculation.
repressive coping.
reframing.
rational coping.
c
The positive health outcomes associated with religiosity and spirituality are believed to be the result of all of the following except
enhanced social support.
engagement in healthier behaviour.
endorsement of hope and optimism.
intercessory prayer.
d
Faking an illness is a violation of
malingering.
somatoform disorder.
the sick role.
the Type B pattern of behaviour.
c
Which of the following describes a successful health care provider?
displays empathy
pays attention to both the physical and psychological state of the patient
uses psychology to promote patient compliance
all of the above
d
When sick, optimists are more likely than pessimists to
maintain positive emotions.
become depressed.
ignore their caregiver’s advice.
avoid contact with others.
a
Which of the following is NOT a trait associated with hardiness?
a sense of commitment
an aversion to criticism
a belief in control
a willingness to accept challenge
b
Stress _____ the self-
strengthens
disrupts
has no effect on
normalizes
c