Psychology Stress and Health

A stressor is... 

• a state of physiological and psychological arousal. 
• Any person, object, situation or event that produces stress.
• a psychological factor that always originates from the individual 
• an external factor that originates from the environment 

Eustress comes with a negative psychological state, while distress comes with a positive psychological state. 

• True 
• False

An example of a psychological change in response to stress is... 

• Anger
• Memory problems 
• Shaky voice 
• Avoiding behaviours

Which is an example of problem focused coping? 

• Wishful thinking about an event
• Venting to another person 
• Denial 
• Learning new skills to deal with a stressor

Social factors always alleviate stress

• True
• False 

Sunshine is an example of a ________________ factor that may relieve stress

• Social 
• Cultural 
• Environment 
• Sustainable 

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.