Chapter 15 Stress and Health

Which of the following best describes stress according to psychology?

• A person's prediction on a stressful situation

• The inability to handle life's challenges

• The ability to assess struggles and obstacles in life

• A person's reaction to his inability to cope with a certain tense event or situation

What do psychologists call a stress-producing event or situation?

• Stress

• Annoyances

• Stressors

• None of the above

You have a fear of flying but you just won an all inclusive trip to the Bahamas. You decided to go on the trip and take your best friend. You have three months before you depart, but you are already stressing over the flying situation. This type of thinking is best referred to as...

• Crazy. You're going to the Bahamas!

• Cognitive stress

• Stressors

• Active coping

Which TWO statements are true about types of stress?

• Distress comes from slight anxiety or pressure. It can cause pain, trouble ad even harm your physical health.

• Eustress is good stress. It stems from motivating striving or challenges.

• Distress is the ability to choose whether or not a situation is going to be harmful to your mental health.

• Eustress is often referred to as "YOU stress," as in you are in a constant state of stress at all times.

The following stressor would best align with which conflict situation? “Should I stay up all night studying for my physics or math final?”

• approach-approach

• avoidance-avoidance

• approach-avoidance

• double approach-avoidance

The following stressor would best align with which conflict situation? "You love ice cream but you're also on a diet which eliminates ice cream. You're trying to decide whether to eat the ice cream and satisfy your taste buds or go to the gym and keep your diet game strong."

• approach-approach

• avoidance-avoidance

• approach-avoidance

• double approach-avoidance

Life changes such as moving to a new town or entering into a relationship are environmental stressors.

• True

• False

All of the following are examples of hassles except:

• losing your car keys

• getting stuck in traffic

• having to clean your room before going out with friends

• getting fired from your job

_________________ can have a positive effect on health and can assist in better stress management.

• Stressors

• Kentucky Fried Chicken

• Uplifts

• Pick-me-ups

Which glands are stimulated to produce adrenaline?

• Adrenal glands

• Pituitary glands

• Thyroid gland

• None of the above