Module 5

• In regards to the HPA Axis responding to stress what gland is stimulated?

  
  

  pineal

  prostate

  pituitary

  adrenal
• Which researcher was the first to connect the "fight-or-flight" response to bodily arousal?

  
  

  Cannon

  Lazarus

  Zajonc

  Friedman
• This approach to dealing with stress helps because it is able to reduce the actual number an impact of threatening situations.

  
  

  religion

  social support

  meditation

  exercise
• What is the end result of SNS and HPA Axis activity?

  
  

  better digestion

  they work in opposition, not together

  rise in energy

  fatigue
• Caitlin, a university student, takes a typing test in order to secure a job. Caitlin is an "okay" typist and is informed that the typing test will ultimately determine if she is hired or not. With all things being equal Caitlin will likely perform _____ because of this stress.

  
  

  worse

  no differently

  selectively

  better
• Aliya expects her children to get good grades in school, to be physically active, and to be obedient. Her children, who are aware of these expectations, likely feel what?

  
  

  pressure

  frustration

  stressors

  conflict
• Ryan just found out that his vehicle repairs will cost $1500. Ryan decides to work an extra job in order to make ends meet. What type of coping is Ryan using?

  
  

  Type A

  psychosomatic

  problem-focused

  Type C
• Brandon and Shanice go to visit Florida. While there, a hurricane strikes the region that they're in and they have to live without access to fresh water, electricity, or shelter for several weeks. Brandon finds this to be an interesting adventure but Shanice finds the situation to be extremely stressful. Evaluate this scenario what does this illustrate about stress?

  
  

  hurricanes are extremely stressful

  that a person's perception of an event influences whether it is interpreted as stressful

  women are more likely to feel stress than men

  men are stress-insensitive because they are accustomed to it
• This neurotransmitter, associated with stress, will suppress the immune system over a longer period of time.

  
  

  adrenaline

  oxytocin

  cortisol

  dopamine
• What is stage two of general adaptation syndrome called?

  
  

  vigilance

  exhaustion

  alarm

  resistance
• Mark and Robert have a house fire in which they lose everything. They perceive this event as a minor occurrence in the grand scheme of things and begin to make plans to rent a new home. According to the cognitive-mediational theory of stress, the plan to rent a new home was what?

  
  

  planning phase

  primary appraisal

  deflection

  secondary appraisal
• Alice experienced a stroke several years ago and is now unable to care for herself. Marshawn is responsible for Alice's care and finds the responsibility to be overwhelming. What type of stressor is Marshawn experiencing?

  
  

  relational

  chronic

  direct

  micro
• This type of personality is especially vulnerable to heart disease.

  
  

  Type A

  psychosomatic

  abnormal

  operant
• What was the least stressful event in the Social Readjustment Scale?

  
  

  vacation

  trouble with boss

  minor law violations

  foreclosure
• Which of the following is not a symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder?

  
  

  increased interest in physical activity

  intense fear

  avoidance behaviours

  nightmares
• In regards to the SNS responding to stress what is released by the adrenal glands?

  
  

  acetylcholine

  cortisol

  norepinephrine

  estrogen
• Ed has struggled with his weight for his entire life and is never satisfied with it. What type of stressor is Ed's weight to him?

  
  

  direct

  relational

  micro

  chronic
• The general term that describes the body's defences against infection is what?

  
  

  immunosomato system

  immune system

  chakra system

  psychoimmune system
• Aurora, a university student, takes a typing test in order to secure a job. Aurora, a former stenographer, is an experienced typist and is informed that the typing test will ultimately determine if she is hired or not. With all things being equal Aurora will likely perform _____ because of this stress.

  
  

  no differently

  better

  selectively

  worse
• Generally when persons are put in a stressful situation they will engage in _____ behaviour.

  
  

  modelling

  loafing

  altruism

  coping
• This approach to dealing with stress is associated with lowering stress hormones and increased self-confidence.

  
  

  meditation

  self-disclosure

  religion

  exercise
• Failing a test, getting divorced, and getting hurt are all potential _____.

  
  

  pressure

  conflict

  stressors

  frustration
• This hormone, commonly know as the stress hormone, is associated with stress and will suppress the immune system over a longer period of time.

  
  

  cortisol

  adrenaline

  oxytocin

  leptin
• Which disorder would likely be experienced by victims of a traumatic event?

  
  

  posttraumatic stress disorder

  cyclothymic disorder

  bipolar disorder

  schizotypal personality disorder
• Nila is highly competitive with her classmates and impatient when she has to work with others on a group project. Consequently she often displays anger and hostility towards persons with very little provocation. Evaluate Nila's behaviour what type of personality does she have?

  
  

  emotion-focused

  Type A

  Type B

  hardy
• Which stage of general adaptation syndrome is associated with a dip in stress resistance and then a rise?

  
  

  alarm

  resistance

  exhaustion

  panic
• The highest value on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale is an LCU of 100, for this event:

  
  

  divorce

  moving houses

  death of a spouse

  getting fired
• Corey finds out that his diabetes will cause him to lose his foot. Corey perceives this as a unfixable problem. Corey believes that his life is now functionally over. What type of appraisal was Corey's perception that the problem was unfixable?

  
  

  autonomic

  defensive

  primary

  micro
• In regards to the SNS responding to stress what is first activated?

  
  

  hippocampus

  medulla oblongata

  adrenal medulla

  pons
• In regards to the HPA Axis responding to stress what hormone is released?

  
  

  estrogen

  cortisol

  testosterone

  prolactin
• Darnell just found out that his vehicle repairs will cost $1500. Darnell decides to eat beef jerky (his preferred comfort food) until he feels better. What type of coping is Darnell using?

  
  

  Type A

  emotion-focused

  Type B

  problem-focused
• The idea that the body goes through a predictable pattern of reactions when exposed to stressors is called what?

  
  

  cognitive

  frustration-aggression hypothesis

  general adaptation syndrome

  diathesis-stress model
• Which part of the body releases adrenaline during a stressful encounter?

  
  

  insula

  orbitofrontal cortex

  hippocampus

  adrenal medulla
• This researcher pioneered work with General Adaptation Syndrome?

  
  

  Lazarus

  Selye

  Yates

  Friedman
• Sara has to write a 10 page essay and decides to start the essay two hours before it is due. With all things being equal Sara will likely perform _____ because of the stress of the situation.

  
  

  better

  no differently

  worse

  selectively
• Which of the following is not a type of stress?

  
  

  anger

  pressure

  frustration

  conflict
• This area of study addresses the relationship between stress, the immune system, and health.

  
  

  catharsomatoimmunology

  psychoneuroimmunology

  psychosomatoimmunology

  somatoimmunology
• The Fosters have a house fire in which they lose everything. They perceive this event as a minor occurrence in the grand scheme of things and begin to make plans to rent a new home. According to the cognitive-mediational theory of stress, what should this do to their level of stress?

  
  

  make it higher because of the denial

  the evaluation will not have an effect on the actual stress

  allow it be manageable

  the stress will influence the evaluation, not the other way around
• Which stage of general adaptation syndrome has the most stable level of stress resistance?

  
  

  exhaustion

  resistance

  alarm

  vigilance
• In terms of stress research what does LCU stand for?

  
  

  lessening calm unit

  Lazarus challenge unit

  least-challenging unit

  life-change unit