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The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system initiates the stress response.

False

There is a link between cardiovascular heart disease and stress.

True

The system of glands, tissues, and cells that helps control body functions by releasing hormones is the

endocrine system.

Which of the following would be the LEAST effective strategy for coping with stress?

denying the reality of the stress

Philip is attempting to lessen his feelings of stress. Which of the following would NOT be helpful?

trying to remember as much information as possible

A counterproductive coping strategy is alcohol use.

True

GAS is an acronym for

general adaptation syndrome.

Which one of the following is a cognitive technique for stress management?

thinking constructively

When an individual has difficulty breathing during sleep this is called________.

sleep apnea

Some strategies for improving sleep habits include all of the following except:

All of the above are correct

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

All stress has a negative impact on physical health.

People who have an effective support system seem to be better insulated against the effects of some diseases.

True

Situation
Sue has been attending college for about a month. During the past week, she has experienced headaches, and she is having trouble sleeping and concentrating, especially when there is an upcoming test.
Which of the following strategies would NOT help alleviate Sue's symptoms?

ignoring the symptoms

During the stress response, which of the following changes occur throughout the body as a result of the release of epinephrine?

All of the above are correct

Mohammed just received an F on his term paper. Which type of stress is he likely to experience?

distress

There is evidence to support the idea that major changes in a person's life contribute to illness.

True

The fight-or-flight reaction occurs during which stage of GAS?

alarm

Distress is linked with positive stressors.

False

Women and men experience stress differently.

True

The term stress refers to

All of the above are correct

The fight-or-flight response prepares the body for physical action regardless of whether action is needed.

True

Which of the following systems are responsible for your body's physical response to stressors?

nervous and endocrine

The first step in creating a personal plan for managing stress is to

identify your stressors.

The physical response to a stressor has little variance in intensity from person to person.

False

People with numerous stressors tend to have more colds.

True

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that activates when a person is exposed to a stressor is the _______________ nervous system.

sympathetic

While you are awake this chemical starts to rise and the rising level of this compound shifts your body towards sleep.

adenosine

The physical response to taking a final exam varies in intensity from student to student.

True

Eustress

is stress triggered by something pleasant.

During the stress response, the human adrenal glands release

cortisol.

Long-term overexposure to stress hormones

has been linked to health problems.

Situations that trigger physical and emotional reactions are terme

stressors.

Insomnia, headaches, and digestive problems may be caused by uncontrolled stress

True

Which one of the following is NOT a stage of GAS?

acceleration

Once a stressful situation ends, your parasympathetic nervous system

slows breathing.

Responses to stressors include physical and emotional behavioral responses

True

Having strong social support can help lessen the effects of stress in our lives.

True

The light from electronic screens can trick your body into thinking it is daytime by suppressing the production of _________.

melatonin

High academic performers show earlier bed and rise times.

True

Regular physical activity can reduce various aspects of stress.

True

Which one of the following is a stressor?

bad grade

A stressor is a situation that triggers a physical or emotional reaction.

True

_________is released when it gets dark which signals your body to sleep.

melatonin

Alcohol use prior to bedtime may increase the risk of sleep apnea.

True

Which one of the following is NOT a cognitive technique for stress management?

using imagery

The autonomic nervous system controls all the following EXCEPT the

ability to write.

Lack of sleep can have a direct impact on stress.

True

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding stress and the lives of college students?

It may be one of the most stressful periods in one's life.

Eustress is linked with negative stressors.

False

GAS is believed to be a universal and predictable response pattern to all stressors.

True

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