question 26 2 pts Which of the following forms of stress management originated a

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question 26
2 pts

Which of the following forms of stress management originated as a form of self-defense?
a. qigong
b. taekwondo
c. yoga
d. tai-chi

Question 27
2 pts
Makoto has a disability affecting his movement. Throughout high school, he has been rejected, teased, and bullied. Makoto has been experiencing:
a. adaptive stress
b. transactional stress
c. minority stress
d. homeostasis

Question 28
2 pts
Suicidal ideation is significantly associated with:
a. high stress and low self-esteem
b. hostility
c. broken heart syndrome
d. a Type D personality

Question 29
2 pts
You really want to buy an expensive software program to help you with course work, but your credit cards are maxed out and the rent is due next week. Which type of stressor is this?
a. money
b. work
c. hassle
d. academic

Question 30
2 pts
Stress caused by not being able to accomplish all tasks and obligations in the time available is:
a. overload
b. pressure
c. chronic stress
d. acute stress

Question 31
2 pts
Relationships can cause stress in all the following ways EXCEPT:
a. aspiring to be the best one can be
b. jobs with high expectations and low control
c. excitement and eustress in the early stages of a new relationship
d. competition and conflicts with work colleagues

Question 32
2 pts
Meditation has been proven effective in managing stress. Which of the following is NOT true about meditation?
a. meditation involves some method of calming and focusing the mind
b. there is only one meditation style that is considered effective
c. it usually takes some effort and patience to learn to meditate
d. meditation allows the body to relax while the mind is focused
 

Question 33
2 pts
Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused:
a. distress
b. eustress
c. episodic stress
d. traumatic stress

Question 34
2 pts
Which of the following characteristics of a Type A personality have been determined to most increase the risk for heart disease?
a. having a hard-driving approach to tasks and life in general
b. being time-driven and perfectionistic
c. being highlycompeptitive
d. having a tendency toward anger, distrust, and cynicism Question 35
2 pts
Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. These are mostly associated with an increased risk for:
a. cardiovascular disease
b. mood disorder
c. blood cancers such as leukemia
d. insomnia

 Question 36
2 pts
Chronic stress has a long connection to all of the following medical conditions EXCEPT:
a. hearing loss
b. diabetes
c. heart disease
d. migraines

Question 37
2 pts
One reason the validity of the Type A personality theory has been debated is that:
a. most people have either Type A or Type B personalities
b. not all Type A people experience negative health consequences
c. far more people have found to have Type C or D personality rather than Type A or B
d. the early research had serious methodological flaws

Question 38
2 pts
All of the following are likely to influence your responses to stress EXCEPT:
a. your general health status
b. your past experiences
c. your friend's level of stress
d. your age
 

Question 39
2 pts
Tyler wants to win the trumpet soloist competition this year. His practice time always ends up being the same time his friends are going to party. Tyler always goes along for the party because he figures he can squeeze in a few minutes of practice somewhere in his schedule. It is competition week and Tyler has come down with a terrible stomach bug. Tyler's illness may be related to:
a. outward conflict
b. overload
c. behavior that is inconsistent with his goals
d. a consistent pattern of not eating healthy foods.

Question 40
2 pts
Which of the following categories describes the small stressors, frustrations, and petty annoyances that collectively can add up to a higher level of stress?
a. hassles
b. pressures
c. adjustments
d. choices

Question 41
2 pts
Downshifting refers to the process of:
a. taking steps to simplify one's life
b. using meditation to combat the stress response
c. allowing passivity to take over as a result of stress
d. deliberately completing tasks at a slower pace

Question 42
2 pts
Which of the following is a useful strategy to prevent explosive anger?
a. pound on something soft, like a pillow
b. develop realistic expectations of yourself and others
c. avoid all situations that provoke anger
d. have a couple of beers and watch TV to take your mind off of the issue

Question 43
2 pts
Jo has been seeing a stress-management counselor since she moved to a new city to attend college. Which of the following is the most likely recommendation of the counselors?
a. work to maintain healthy relationships with family members and old friends, while also cultivating new resources of social support
b. drop one or more classes or extracurricular activities to open up more time to relax
c.treat yourself to a favorite meal or dessert when you're feeling particularly stressed
d. keep reminding yourself that you should be able to handle this

Question 44
2 pts
Brian is considered a Type A personality by his friends because of his history of "road rage" and extreme competitiveness. All the following put him at increased risk for cardiovascular disease EXCEPT:
a. his actions that often harm others verbally or physically
b. his negative beliefs and hostile attitudes toward others
c. his upbeat, glass-half full approach to life
d. bouts of anger ranging from irritation to rage

Question 45
2 pts
Mariah is behind on her coursework because of training for the upcoming tryouts for the swim team. On top of that, she broke up with her boyfriend last week. Monica, her twin sister, does not participate on a sports team and has plenty of time to get her homework done before her boyfriend visits most evening. Compared to Monica, Mariah is likely to experience:
a. more upper respiratory illness
b. better sleep
c. less joint pain
d. fewer incidence of cold-related symptoms

Question 46
2 pts
Which is NOT an indicator that a person's sympathetic nervous system has been activated?
a. increased respiration
b. increase blood pressure
c. increased heart rate
d. increased salivation

Question 47
2 pts
To replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful?
a. broadening one's social support system
b. increasing alcohol intake to promote relaxation
c. a regimen of "energy-boosting" supplements
d. getting more sleep and "down time"

Question 48
2 pts
Which of the following statements about the graduating class of 2016 is true?
a. experts estimate that about 5 percent of these graduated will default on their student loans
b. nearly two-thirds reported that they were moving back in with their parents to save money
c. the graduates' average debt was about 17,000
d. more than 70 percent of these students graduate with significant debt

Question 49
2 pts
The feeling that you are overextended and that it's not possible for you to meet all the demands being placed upon you is known as:
a. overload
b. frustration
c. homeostasis
d. pressure

Question 50
2 pts
When acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemical:
a. you are likely to experience euphoria
b. you are more likely to be able to concentrate in class
c. your ability to make sound decisions is enhanced
d. your memory may be impaired

Explanation / Answer

Question 26
Which of the following forms of stress management originated as a form of self-defense?
Correct option:

Question 27
Makoto has a disability affecting his movement. Throughout high school, he has been rejected, teased, and bullied. Makoto has been experiencing:
Correct option:

Question 28
Suicidal ideation is significantly associated with:
Correct option:

Question 29
You really want to buy an expensive software program to help you with coursework, but your credit cards are maxed out and the rent is due next week. Which type of stressor is this?
Correct option:

Question 30
Stress caused by not being able to accomplish all tasks and obligations in the time available is:
Correct option:

Question 31
Relationships can cause stress in all the following ways EXCEPT:
Correct option:

Question 32
Meditation has been proven effective in managing stress. Which of the following is NOT true about meditation?
Correct option:

Question 33
Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused:
Correct option:

Question 34
Which of the following characteristics of a Type A personality have been determined to most increase the risk for heart disease?
Correct option:

Question 35
Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. These are mostly associated with an increased risk for:
Correct option:

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