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38) Jo has been seeing a stress-management counselor since she moved to a new city to attend
college. Which of the following is the most likely recommendation of the counselor?
A) Keep reminding yourself that you should be able to handle this.
B) Work to maintain healthy relationships with family members and old friends, while also
cultivating new sources of social support.
C) Drop one of more classes or extracurricular activities to open up more time to relax.
D) Treat yourself to a favorite meal or dessert when you’re feeling particularly stressed.
Skill: Analyzing
Section: Managing Stress in College
Learning Outcome: 3.7
39) Which of the following BEST describes a Type C personality?
A) relaxed
B) hostile
C) stoic
D) distressed
Skill: Understanding
Section: Individual Factors That Affect Your Stress Response
Learning Outcome: 3.6
40) Rudy lives in a cheap apartment in a run-down building behind the train depot. He gets quite
a few upper respiratory infections, and he suspects that these could be related to mold or other
pollutants in the building or neighborhood. His recurrent illnesses are likely due to
A) a major immune disorder.
B) background distressors.
C) his incessant worrying.
D) technostress.
Skill: Analyzing
Section: What Causes Stress?
Learning Outcome: 3.5
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41) When we are forced to choose between two or more competing desires, motives, behaviors,
or impulses, which process is occurring?
A) doubt
B) control
C) adaptation
D) conflict
Skill: Understanding
Section: What Causes Stress?
Learning Outcome: 3.5
42) Hakim walked into his house one summer day and discovered that the air conditioning was
not working. He did not get upset because the last time this happened, he found a great repair
company that was fast and affordable; he also had a couple of fans that he used to keep cool until
the AC was restored. Hakim did not experience excessive stress because
A) his appraisal of the stressor told him he could cope with it.
B) he had a plan in place due to his last experience with the repair company.
C) he has low self-esteem and knew he could not fix the AC himself.
D) he has a Type A personality.
Skill: Analyzing
Section: Individual Factors That Affect Your Stress Response
Learning Outcome: 3.6
43) Which of the following statements BEST describes self-esteem?
A) Self–esteem is inherited and can rarely change.
B) Self-esteem is established during childhood.
C) Self-esteem has to do with the ability to follow the lead of others.
D) Self–esteem has to do with one’s confidence and self-satisfaction.
Skill: Analyzing
Section: Individual Factors That Affect Your Stress Response
Learning Outcome: 3.6
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44) Jake is a good student and seems pretty resilient. He usually gets all of his work completed;
if he misses an assignment, he acknowledges it is his own fault. His friends really respect him,
but they wish he did not explode sometimes over little things. Which of the following is TRUE
about Jake?
A) He has the typical Type A personality.
B) He has a hardy personality.
C) His personality varies depending on the situation.
D) He reacts appropriately to all situations.
Skill: Analyzing
Section: Individual Factors That Affect Your Stress Response
Learning Outcome: 3.6
45) One reason the Type A personality theory has been debated is that
A) the early research had serious methodological flaws.
B) most people have either Type A or Type B personalities.
C) not all Type A people experience negative health consequences.
D) most people have either Type C or Type D personalities.
Skill: Analyzing
Section: Individual Factors That Affect Your Stress Response
Learning Outcome: 3.6
46) Which of the following characteristics of a Type A personality have been determined to most
increase the risk for heart disease?
A) being time-driven and perfectionistic
B) having a hard-driving approach to tasks and life in general
C) being highly competitive
D) having a tendency toward anger, distrust, and cynicism
Skill: Remembering
Section: Individual Factors That Affect Your Stress Response
Learning Outcome: 3.6
47) Which of the following statements regarding stress and hair loss is NOT true?
A) Stress may cause hair to fall out in clumps.
B) Stress-related hair loss can occur in both men and women.
C) The most common type of stress-induced hair loss is telogen effluvium.
D) Stress-induced hair loss occurs when colonies of hair are pushed into an active phase.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Physical Effects of Stress
Learning Outcome: 3.3
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48) Cortisol contributes to weight gain by
A) increasing testosterone production.
B) increasing hunger and activating fat storage enzymes.
C) increasing thirst for sweet beverages.
D) stimulating cravings for healthy foods such as vegetables.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Physical Effects of Stress
Learning Outcome: 3.3
49) To replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful?
A) getting more sleep and “down time”
B) a regimen of “energy-boosting” supplements
C) increasing alcohol intake to promote relaxation
D) broadening one’s social support system
Skill: Applying
Section: Managing Stress in College
Learning Outcome: 3.7
50) Stress management consists of
A) finding balance and developing coping strategies.
B) eliminating all sources of stress.
C) learning to juggle as many tasks as possible.
D) firmly controlling reactions to stress.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Managing Stress in College
Learning Outcome: 3.7
51) To manage stress, the first step is to
A) control your emotional responses.
B) choose to ignore the stressors in your life.
C) determine which stressors can be reduced or eliminated.
D) identify and assess the stressors in your life.
Skill: Applying
Section: Managing Stress in College
Learning Outcome: 3.7
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52) Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by
taking a practice test every night before he goes out with his buddies. Jeff is
A) using the technique of stress inoculation.
B) restructuring his thinking patterns.
C) increasing his level of stress before the test.
D) using alcohol as a coping mechanism to relax.
Skill: Applying
Section: Managing Stress in College
Learning Outcome: 3.7
53) Downshifting refers to the process of
A) using meditation to combat the stress response.
B) taking steps to simplify one’s life.
C) deliberately completing tasks at a slower pace.
D) allowing passivity to take over as a result of stress.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Managing Stress in College
Learning Outcome: 3.7
54) The process of replacing negative thoughts with positive ones is referred to as
A) affirmations.
B) meditation.
C) cognitive restructuring.
D) stress inoculation.
Skill: Applying
Section: Managing Stress in College
Learning Outcome: 3.7
55) Research has shown that laughter results in all of the following EXCEPT
A) decreased stress levels.
B) increased levels of oxygen in the blood.
C) pain reduction.
D) increased risk of heart disease.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Managing Stress in College
Learning Outcome: 3.7
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56) Which of the following is a useful strategy to prevent explosive anger?
A) Have a couple of beers and watch TV to take your mind off the issue.
B) Avoid all situations that provoke anger.
C) Pound on something soft, like a pillow.
D) Develop realistic expectations of yourself and others.
Skill: Analyzing
Section: Managing Stress in College
Learning Outcome: 3.7
57) Exercise reduces stress primarily by
A) suppressing endocrine function.
B) increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones.
C) providing a therapeutic way to reduce or eliminate pain.
D) expanding aerobic capacity.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Managing Stress in College
Learning Outcome: 3.7
58) Eating healthy foods helps in managing stress,
A) because they are easier on the digestive system than junk foods.
B) especially if they contain sympathomimetics.
C) although the precise reasons are not fully understood.
D) because food is comforting and eating can distract one from problems.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Managing Stress in College
Learning Outcome: 3.7
59) Which of the following is a time management tip that can reduce stress?
A) Let your mail pile up and only look at it once a week.
B) Make a daily list of tasks and prioritize them.
C) Take a day off even if you have assignments due.
D) Only clean up clutter when you have enough time to get to all of it.
Skill: Applying
Section: Managing Stress in College
Learning Outcome: 3.7
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60) Meditation has been proven effective in managing stress. Which of the following is NOT
true about meditation?
A) There is only one meditation style that is considered effective.
B) Meditation allows the body to relax while the mind is focused.
C) Meditation involves some method of calming and focusing the mind.
D) It usually takes some effort and patience to learn to meditate.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Managing Stress in College
Learning Outcome: 3.7
61) Which of the following has been recommended as a method for managing stress?
A) engaging in demanding or competitive physical activity
B) keeping a journal to track your stressors, worries, and options
C) practicing dichotomous thinking
D) using mind-altering drugs to induce a sense of peace
Skill: Applying
Section: Managing Stress in College
Learning Outcome: 3.7
62) Julia is extremely upset to discover a suggestive e-mail her boyfriend has sent to another
woman. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?
A) alarm
B) resistance
C) exhaustion
D) denial
Skill: Applying
Section: Your Body’s Stress Response
Learning Outcome: 3.2
63) After Julia discovers the suggestive e–mail her boyfriend sent to another woman, she
considers how to confront him about it. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies
to this situation?
A) alarm
B) resistance
C) exhaustion
D) denial
Skill: Applying
Section: Your Body’s Stress Response
Learning Outcome: 3.2
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64) Julia confronts her boyfriend with the evidence that he has been cheating on her, and after
days of arguments, they break up. By the end of the week, all she can do is cry herself to sleep.
Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?
A) alarm
B) resistance
C) exhaustion
D) denial
Skill: Applying
Section: Your Body’s Stress Response
Learning Outcome: 3.2
65) As part of the stress response, the hormone that makes stored nutrients available for energy is
A) epinephrine.
B) cortisol.
C) testosterone.
D) thyroxine.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Your Body’s Stress Response
Learning Outcome: 3.2
66) As part of the stress response, the hormone that stimulates the body to prepare for action is
A) epinephrine.
B) cortisol.
C) testosterone.
D) thyroxine.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Your Body’s Stress Response
Learning Outcome: 3.2
67) The part of the brain involved in controlling the body’s overall reaction to stress is the
A) pituitary gland.
B) cerebral cortex.
C) frontal lobe.
D) hypothalamus.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Your Body’s Stress Response
Learning Outcome: 3.2
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68) The gland that secretes ACTH is the
A) adrenal.
B) pituitary.
C) thyroid.
D) thymus.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Your Body’s Stress Response
Learning Outcome: 3.2
69) Cortisol is secreted by the
A) adrenal glands.
B) pituitary gland.
C) thyroid gland.
D) thymus.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Your Body’s Stress Response
Learning Outcome: 3.2
70) Your roommate just ate the last of your trail mix without asking. Which type of stressor is
this?
A) pressure
B) change
C) conflict
D) hassle
Skill: Applying
Section: What Causes Stress?
Learning Outcome: 3.5
71) You are moving into your first apartment. Which type of stressor is this?
A) pressure
B) change
C) conflict
D) hassle
Skill: Applying
Section: What Causes Stress?
Learning Outcome: 3.5