Multiple choice
1) Stressors that present the opportunity for personal growth and satisfaction are called: eustress Opportunistic stressors distress Negative coping mechanisms
2) Which of the following stress management techniques requires sitting quietly for 15 to 20 minutes and controlling your breathing. meditation Biofeedback hypnosis. deep-muscle relaxation.
3) Any physical, social, or psychological event or condition that causes our bodies to have to adjust to a specific situation is known as a(n): stressor. strain. obstacle. Conflict.
4) David is an 35 year old single parent having financial difficulties. This is an example of what type of stress Neustress pressure. background stressors. Distress
5) The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) was first characterized by _______in 1963. National Institute of Stress Hans Selye Richard Lazzarus None of the above
6) Jonathan just had an argument with his older brother instead of getting into a physical fight Jonathan decided to control his anger by taking a long walk and counting to 10. This is called Planning ahead Learning to deescalate Getting over it. None of the above
7) Individuals who are confident that their behavior will influence the ultimate outcome of events tend to have a(n): self-efficacy. external control. internal control. ultimate control.
8) During which phase of the general adaptation syndrome does the brain prepare the body for the "flight or fight" response? resistance exhaustion homeostasis Alarm
9) When a person is stressed exercise can help: Increase energy Reduce hostility Improve mental alertness All of the above
10) According to epidemiological studies the increased risk of CVD and chronic stress has been linked to the following except: Elevated cholesterol Hardening of the arteries