Chapter 6

Which definition best describes "stress"?

• type of stress caused by the constant presence of technology

• body’s physical and psychological reactions to situations people perceive as threats

• physiological stress reaction in which the body mobilizes its resources to fight off or escape from a perceived threat; also called the stress response

• physiological reaction in which the body returns to its resting state after a stressful event

Which of the following best describes "trauma"?

• stress caused by repeated, long-lasting exposure to severe stressors, such as neglect and abuse, violence, or loss of a loved one

• factors that lead to stress

• stress that causes negative feelings and harmful health effects

• extreme stress due to deeply disturbing events

Which of the following could be a possible source of stress?

• Relationships

• School

• Technology

• All the above

Which of the following types of stress is described as a "positive stress"?

• toxic stress

• distress

• eustress

• technostress

Which of the following types of stress is described as a "negative stress"?

• toxic stress

• distress

• eustress

• The first & section option

Which of the following bodily systems can stress effect?

• Immune System

• Digestive System

• Cardiovascular System

• All the above

How does stress affect the immune system?

• Makes you irritable

• Doesn't fight off sickness as well

• Makes you depressed

• None of the above

Which of the following best describes "stress-related disorder"?

• state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion

• stress-related disorder characterized by flashbacks, feelings of numbness, and difficulty sleeping after an extremely stressful event

• mental illness that develops as a result of stressful events; examples include acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• ability to think, reason, and remember

How does stress affect the digestive system?

• Indigestion (diarrhea, constipation, nausea)

• Doesn't affect it at all

• Makes you more tired

• Makes you more hungry

Which of the following best describes "post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)"?

• stress-related disorder characterized by flashbacks, feelings of numbness, and difficulty sleeping after an extremely stressful event

• ability to think, reason, and remember

• body system that consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that trade information throughout the body

• physiological reaction in which the body returns to its resting state after a stressful event