Question 6 2 pts After his girlfriend breaks up with him, Ian tells himself that

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Question 6
2 pts
After his girlfriend breaks up with him, Ian tells himself that all women are cruel and self-centered and that since he'll never find a loving relationship, he should just stop looking. Ian is indulging in a form of self-talk known as:
a. cognitive restructruing
b. dichotomous thinking
c. perfectionism
d. unilateral coping

Question 7
2 pts
All of the following are techniques used in the Chinese art of feng shui EXCEPT:
a. using sheer curtains that let in as much light possible
b. coordinating the colors of your walls and your bed linens
c. positioning your bed so that it is not aligned with the door
d. picking up clutter daily

Question 8
2 pts
Melanie grew up in extreme poverty, but won a full scholarship to a top liberal arts college. There her sociology professor, who also comes from a poor family, has been helping Melanie to take a proactive approach to her current stressors and to focus on the future. These strategies are best classified as:
a. hardiness and grit
b. coping and hoping
c. shifting and persisting
d. self-advocacy and self-efficacy

Question 9
2 pts
Jake is an excellent student and seems pretty resilient. He is passionate about becoming a pediatrician someday, and perseveres despite a high stress level due to his heavy course load and tight finances. Which of the following traits does Jake demonstrate?
a. the typical Type B personality
b. the typical Type A personality
c. grit
d. shifting

Question 10
2 pts
As a part of the stress response, the hormone that makes stored nutrients available for energy is:
a. testosterone
b. thyroxine
c. epinephrine
d. cortisol

Question 11
2 pts
Which of the following is a key time management strategy that can reduce stress?
a. only clean up clutter when you have enough time to get to all of it
b. stack your mail in one place and go through it once a week
c. multitask
d. set clear implementation intentions toward a specific end

Question 12
2 pts
The sum of exposure to stressors, including complex traumas, is known as:
a. allostatic load
b. overload
c. cumulative adversity
d. chronic stress

Question 13
2 pts
Of the following choices, the source of stress experienced by the greatest percentage of American adults is:
a. money
b. personal health concerns
c. relationships
d. family responsibilites

Question 14
2 pts
Chronic secretion of cortisol increases the risks for diabetes by:
a. affecting blood glucose levels
b. triggering vomiting and diarrhea
c. increasing immunocompetence
d. suppressing appetite

Question 15
2 pts
Which of the following BEST describes a Type C personality?
a. distressed
b. hostile
c. relaxed
d. stoic

Question 16
2 pts
The transactional model of stress and coping proposes that our stress response is determined by:
a. our perception of the stressor, our coping ability, and our environment
b. our perception of whether or not the stressor pose a threat
c. the nature of the stressor
d. the precise stressor and our past history of encounters with the stressor

Question 17
2 pts
The part of the brain involved in controlling the body's overall reaction to stress is the:
a. cerebral cortex
b. pituitary gland
c. hypothalamus
d. frontal lobe

Question 18
2 pts
The strategy of reframing appraisals of stressors more positively and working toward future goals is known as:
a. psychological resilience
b. stress inoculation
c. downshifting
d. shift and persist

Question 19
2 pts
Cortisol is secreted by the:
a. pituitary gland
b. thymus
c. adrenal gland
d. thyroid gland

Question 20
2 pts
To manage stress, the first step is to:
a. choose to ignore the stressors in your life
b. control your emotional responses
c. determine which stressors can be reduced or eliminated
d. identify and assess the stressors in your life

Question 21
2 pts
The body's attempt to restore homeostasis in the aftermath of a stress response is a(n):
a. biological 
b. sympathetic
c. adaptive
d. fight - or - flight

Question 22
2 pts
Which of the following forms of stress management also improves strength and flexibility?
a. yoga
b. biofeedback
c. deep breathing
d. visualization

Question 23
2 pts
Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by taking a practice test every night before he goes out with his buddies. Jeff is a. restructuring his thinking patterns
b. increasing his level of stress before the test
c. using the technique of stress inoculation
d. using alcohol as a coping mechanism to relax

Question 24
2 pts
Exercise reduces stress primarily by:
a. providing a therapeutic way to reduce or eliminate pain
b. expanding aerobic capacity
c. increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormone
d. suppressing endocrine function

Question 25
2 pts
Which of the following statements regarding stress and hair loss is NOT true?
a. stress-related hair loss can occur in both men and women
b. the most common type of stress induced hair loss is telogin effuvium
c. stress may cause hair to fall out in clumps
d. stress induced hair loss occurs when colonies of hair are pushed into an active phase

Explanation / Answer

6). (b). Dichotomous thinking.

7). (b). coordinating the colors of your walls and your bed linens

8). (c). shifting and persisting

9). (c). grit

10). (c). epinephrine

11). (d). set clear implementation intentions toward a specific end

12). (c). cumulative adversity

13). (a). money

14). (a). affecting blood glucose levels

15). (d). stoic

16). (a). our perception of the stressor, our coping ability, and our environment

17). (c). hypothalamus

18). (d). shift and persist

19). (c). adrenal gland

20). (d). identify and assess the stressors in your life

21). (c). adaptive

22). (a). yoga

23). (c). using the technique of stress inoculation

24). (c). increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormone

25). (c). stress may cause hair to fall out in clumps

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