AP Psychology: Stress and Health

Emily's family has been traumatized by a recent hurricane in Puerto Rico. Described in terms of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS), which phase would they have experienced first?

• Resistance

• Appraisal

• Exhaustion

• Alarm

• Challenge

In a fast stress response, our bodies:

• Increase heart rate

• Increase respiration

• increase appetite

• decrease pain

While taking a difficult test, Cindy's muscles tense and her heart pounds. These physiological responses are

• stressors.

• stress reactions.

• stress appraisal.

• adaptation levels.

• cathartic reactions.

The subfield of psychology that provides psychology's contribution to the prevention and treatment of illness is known as

• medical psychology.

• health psychology.

• behavioral psychology.

• psychobiology.

• clinical psychology.

The text defines stress as

• the experience of conflicting motives that produce anxiety and tension.

• the method in which we argue with loved ones.

• physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion.

• the blocking of an attempt to reach some important goal.

• A real or perceived circumstance that threatens a person’s well-being.

One option for dealing with stress, which is more common among women than men, is

• withdrawal.

• the fight-or-flight reaction.

• the tend-and-befriend response.

• the general adaptation syndrome.

• facial feedback.

Hans Selye referred to the body's response to stress as

• the fight-or-flight response.

• the general adaptation syndrome.

• the tend-and-befriend response.

• the adaptation-level phenomenon.

• the two-factor process.

Which personality characteristic is associated with increased risk of heart disease?

• successful

• even-tempered

• pessimistic

• passive

• easygoing

Who is the best example of a Type A personality?

• Mara, an irritable, impatient teacher

• Rashida, a highly intelligent, introverted librarian

• Wilma, a friendly, altruistic social worker

• Charisse, a fun-loving, self-indulgent university student

• Dave, a very successful race car driver

Who is the best example of a Type B personality?

• Tammy, an ambitious, self-confident waitress

• Mauriucca, a relaxed, understanding social worker

• Tena, a time-conscious, competitive lawyer

• Juanita, an impatient, pessimistic librarian

• Ethel, the effective salesperson