Question 1

Suzanne Kobasa studied a group of stress-resistant business executives,suggesting that they shared a trait she called:

Accepted Answer

A)  hardiness.
B)  optimism.
C)  Type A.
D)  self-regulation.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

_____ is the practice of intentional contemplation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive reframing
B)  Biofeedback
C)  Meditation
D)  RelaxationE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Robert hears footsteps behind him while walking down a dark street at night.He is fearful and feels his heart pounding.This response is due to the release of _____,which _____ during stressful situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  catecholamines;activate the pituitary gland
B)  cortisol;lower blood glucose levels
C)  cortisol;induce the release of ACTH from the pineal gland
D)  catecholamines;activate the sympathetic nervous systemE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which function is NOT one associated with catecholamines?

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing sympathetic nervous system activity
B)  increasing parasympathetic nervous system activity
C)  increasing heart rate
D)  increasing respirationE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which statement is TRUE regarding the relationships among procrastination,health,and academic performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Procrastination has negative effects on psychological health,no effect on physical health,and no overall impact on academic performance.
B)  Procrastination has negative effects on psychological and physical health but no overall impact on academic performance.
C)  Procrastination has negative effects on psychological and physical health,and it negatively impacts academic performance.
D)  While procrastination rarely impacts health,it does negatively impact academic performance.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which strategy has been shown to be as healthy for you as exercising and not smoking?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining positive social relationships
B)  ending a stressful marriage
C)  meditation
D)  moving away from the population centersE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The _____ system is a complex response system that protects the body from bacteria,viruses,and other foreign substances.

Accepted Answer

A)  HPA axis
B)  immune
C)  endocrine
D)  somaticE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

_____ is a technique for reducing tension by consciously relaxing muscles of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Relaxation training
B)  Biofeedback
C)  Meditation
D)  Massage therapyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

When we encounter a stressor,the adrenal glands release _____ and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin;norepinephrine
B)  epinephrine;glucose
C)  epinephrine;norepinephrine
D)  adrenocorticotropic hormone;epinephrineE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which statement has NOT been suggested as a reason the French are less obese than are Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Foods eaten in France contain less fat than those in the United States.
B)  Portion sizes are smaller in France than they are in the United States.
C)  Activity level in France is greater than it is in the United States.
D)  Time spent eating a meal is longer in France than it is in the United States.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Based on recent research,a person living below the poverty line who wants to offset the negative effects of poverty on health would probably NOT have the means to do so by:

Accepted Answer

A)  exercising more.
B)  moving out of an area with a high population density.
C)  moving to a town with fewer immigrants or college graduates.
D)  moving to a wealthier area.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Chris Rock's joke that "rich 50 is like poor 35":

Accepted Answer

A)  greatly exaggerates the effects of money on health and aging.
B)  is completely false.
C)  appears to be true for women but not for men according to recent research.
D)  is consistent with the results of recent research.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

When patients were asked to report how many pills they have taken since their last visit,and then the pills in the bottle were counted to assess the accuracy of the patients' report,Roth and Caron found that patients:

Accepted Answer

A)  were fairly accurate in estimating their intake.
B)  slightly underreported their intake.
C)  substantially underreported their intake.
D)  overreported their intake.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The Type _____ behavior pattern is characterized by a tendency toward easily aroused anger,impatience,a sense of urgency,and competition.

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  DE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Elements of city life,such as noise,traffic,and pollution,produce:

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic stress.
B)  acute stress.
C)  biological stressors.
D)  psychosomatic illness.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

People who report higher levels of pain do NOT have enhanced activity in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus.
B)  somatosensory cortex.
C)  prefrontal cortex.
D)  anterior cingulate cortex.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

The hardy personality has been shown to offer protection from stress-induced illnesses.According to research,the core features of hardiness do NOT include:

Accepted Answer

A)  a sense of commitment.
B)  high levels of social intelligence.
C)  belief in control.
D)  willingness to accept challenge.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The _____ refers to an emotional and physiological reaction to an emergency that increases readiness for action.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A behavior pattern
B)  general adaptation syndrome
C)  fight-or-flight response
D)  parasympathetic responseE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

After working for 15 years as an emergency room technician,Ralph is physically,mentally,and emotionally exhausted.Ralph probably suffers from:

Accepted Answer

A)  burnout.
B)  major depressive disorder.
C)  stress inoculation.
D)  posttraumatic stress disorder.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Recent research using U.S.tax records has shown that the life expectancy for the wealthiest 1% in the United States has risen _____ years,while increasing _____ year for the poorest 1% between 2001 and 2014.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 3;only 1
B)  2 to 3;less than half a
C)  4 to 5;less than half a
D)  4 to 5;only1E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 14: Stress and Health-Part A

Based on recent research,a person living below the poverty line who wants to offset the negative effects of poverty on health would probably NOT have the means to do so by:

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Suzanne Kobasa studied a group of stress-resistant business executives,suggesting that they shared a trait she called:

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The _____ system is a complex response system that protects the body from bacteria,viruses,and other foreign substances.

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Which statement is TRUE regarding the relationships among procrastination,health,and academic performance?

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People who report higher levels of pain do NOT have enhanced activity in the:

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Chris Rock's joke that "rich 50 is like poor 35":

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Which function is NOT one associated with catecholamines?

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After working for 15 years as an emergency room technician,Ralph is physically,mentally,and emotionally exhausted.Ralph probably suffers from:

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Recent research using U.S.tax records has shown that the life expectancy for the wealthiest 1% in the United States has risen _____ years,while increasing _____ year for the poorest 1% between 2001 and 2014.

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Robert hears footsteps behind him while walking down a dark street at night.He is fearful and feels his heart pounding.This response is due to the release of _____,which _____ during stressful situations.

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Which strategy has been shown to be as healthy for you as exercising and not smoking?

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Elements of city life,such as noise,traffic,and pollution,produce:

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Which statement has NOT been suggested as a reason the French are less obese than are Americans?

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The Type _____ behavior pattern is characterized by a tendency toward easily aroused anger,impatience,a sense of urgency,and competition.

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_____ is the practice of intentional contemplation.

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The hardy personality has been shown to offer protection from stress-induced illnesses.According to research,the core features of hardiness do NOT include:

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The _____ refers to an emotional and physiological reaction to an emergency that increases readiness for action.

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_____ is a technique for reducing tension by consciously relaxing muscles of the body.

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When patients were asked to report how many pills they have taken since their last visit,and then the pills in the bottle were counted to assess the accuracy of the patients' report,Roth and Caron found that patients:

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When we encounter a stressor,the adrenal glands release _____ and _____.

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