Stress and Health

Lindsay sees a test as an opportunity to demonstrate what she has learned. Maxine worries about the same test and sees it as another way to demonstrate her failings. Their stress responses will differ depending on

• which stage of the general adaptation syndrome they are in.

• their ages and test-taking experience.

• their distinct appraisals of the situation.

• the actions of the somatic nervous system.

A psychophysiological illness is

• any physical illness that produces a psychological disorder.

• a stress-related physical illness such as hypertension.

• a disease of the central nervous system.

• any psychological disorder that has a genetic component.

the interpretation of an event that helps to determine its stress impact

• denial

• conflict situation

• stressor

• stress

Physical longterm reactions to stress are

• heart

  disease

• hypertension

• ulcers

• all of the

  above

The three stages of the body’s physiological reaction to stress, including alarm, resistance and exhaustion.

• acculturative stress

• pressure

• frustration

• general adaptation syndrome

Effective stress management often includes which of the following activities?

• Procrastinating on tasks

• Regular physical exercise

• Consuming large amounts of caffeine

• Avoiding social interactions

Which technique is commonly used in stress management?

• Deep breathing exercises

• Increasing caffeine intake

• Spending more time on social media

• Sleeping less

Which of the following is a behavioral change to stress?

• Nervousness

• Muscle tension

• Overeating

• Impatient

What is the process of focusing attention with goal of

clearing the mind and creating inner peace?

• cognitive

  appraisal

• biofeedback

• explanatory

  style

• meditation

Which stress is considered the GOOD stress?

• Eustress

• Distress