Stressors are the _____ in life that place demands on people or threaten their well-being. correct answers specific events or chronic pressures
The subfield of _____ psychology has developed to address the link between psychological factors, the development of physical illness, and the maintenan...
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Stressors are the _____ in life that place demands on people or threaten their well-being. correct
answers specific events or chronic pressures
The subfield of _____ psychology has developed to address the link between psychological
factors, the development of physical illness, and the maintenance of health. correct answers
health
Which example is NOT a chronic stressor? correct answers getting a stomach virus that lasts for
6 days
When is a college student MOST likely to get sick? correct answers when exams are scheduled
Who is MOST apt to have the strongest reaction to a stressful situation? correct answers Bob,
who feels like everything in life is outside his control
It is not the amount of control one actually has in any given situation that affects the amount of
stress felt; it is the _____ control. correct answers perceived
Many students are sick during midterms and final exams because these are times of _____ stress
that _____ the effectiveness of the immune system to fight off illness. correct answers high;
decrease
As Wanda enters history class, the teacher announces a pop quiz. She feels stressed and
considers the quiz a(n) _____ because she has not yet read the chapter. correct answers threat
When stuck in traffic, Dave yells and screams at the other drivers, Sue relaxes and listens to
music, Roland calls his wife, and Ali does her makeup. Of these drivers, who is MOST apt to
experience cardiovascular disease? correct answers Dave
Who is MOST likely to suffer from burnout? correct answers Ben, an emergency room nurse
For which professionals is burnout LEAST apt to be a problem? correct answers museum
curators
A person's _____ determine(s) whether or not that person will interpret a specific stimulus as a
stressor. correct answers primary appraisal
What technique of stress management may have short-term benefits but negative long-term
consequences? correct answers repressive coping
Carlina has just realized that her morning commute raises her stress level at the beginning of the
day and impedes her ability to be productive in the mornings. Carlina's initial realization is an
example of which step of rational coping? correct answers acceptance
, Janine recently lost her job. Her therapist suggested that Janine spend some time writing about
her loss. Janine's therapist is hoping that writing about the event might provide her the
opportunity to see positive aspects in her current situation. This therapist is attempting to
promote what type of coping mechanism for Janine? correct answers reframing
Aerobic exercise _____ stress relief and happiness. correct answers promotes
What do meditation, biofeedback, and relaxation therapy all have in common? correct answers
They are forms of body management for stress.
Relaxation therapy involves _____ relaxing the muscles in one's body, thereby _____ tension,
cortisol activity, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure. correct answers consciously;
decreasing
Religiosity and spirituality have been found to _____ mental health and _____ physical health.
correct answers increase; increase
When students first start college, they are prone to additional health problems because: correct
answers their social support network has changed.
In a stressful situation like witnessing a deadly automobile accident, who will be MOST likely to
calm down from the stress easily? correct answers Tony, who is able to find humor in most
situations
What do psychosomatic conditions and somatic symptom disorders demonstrate? correct
answers There is an important relationship between the way the mind functions and the physical
health one experiences.
Why is it important for physicians to be empathic? correct answers to identify patients who need
help for psychological problems
With which treatment is a person MOST apt to comply? correct answers a once-a-month pill
Sex education has often been criticized for: correct answers increasing interest in sexual activity.
Which statement is TRUE? correct answers Optimists who are sick are unlikely to succumb to
anxiety.
Ethan, a mountain bike racer, believes that he is unlikely to get into an accident. He
acknowledges that the sport is risky but refuses to wear a helmet or safety pads on his arms and
legs. Which trait is Ethan demonstrating? correct answers the illusion of unique invulnerability
How often do chronic stressors occur? correct answers repeatedly
The field of _____ was developed to address the link between particular environments, behavior,
and health. correct answers environmental psychology
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