Question 1

The primary determinant of the health consequences of stress is

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A)   whether it is emotional or physical stress.
B)   whether it is pleasant or unpleasant stress.
C)   how long the stress has been present.
D)   how the individual responds to the stress.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The long-term wear and tear of the stress response has been termed

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A)   eustress.
B)   distress.
C)   homeostasis.
D)   the allostatic load.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

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

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A)   progressive relaxation
B)   imagery
C)   meditation
D)   thinking constructivelyE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

_____ percent of Canadians (aged 15 years and older)  use exercise to cope with stress.

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A)   20
B)   40
C)   60
D)   80E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Homeostasis is the body's state of normalcy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The ability to trust others is an effective coping behaviour.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If you are still emotionally distressed days or weeks after a tragic event,

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A)   that is normal; give yourself more time.
B)   consider sharing your feelings with others.
C)   consider seeking professional help.
D)   consider taking a leave of absence from work.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Sue most likely is experiencing

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A)   eustress.
B)   test anxiety.
C)   depression.
D)   burnout.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

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

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A)   denying the reality of the stress
B)   exercising
C)   improving time-management skills
D)   maintaining a strong social support systemE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is a hormone involved in the regulation of mood and social interaction?

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A)   insulin
B)   oxygen
C)   niacin
D)   oxytocinE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

There is a strong link between psychological disorders and stress.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Research supports the regular use of marijuana as an effective stress management technique.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The way in which a person responds to stress is influenced by all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   personality.
B)   life experience.
C)   familial response.
D)   biological predispositions.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Women and men experience stress differently.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

People who work in rewarding "helping" professions, such as teachers and social workers, are less prone to burnout than are people in other types of professions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Peak concentrations of the levels of stress hormones in the bloodstream occur

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A)   just before dinner.
B)   just after lunch.
C)   just before bedtime.
D)   during the final stages of sleep.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

For people who identify as transgender, the traditional roles society places on individuals can be particularly stressful.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A person seeking to overcome procrastination should

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A)   avoid asking others for help.
B)   do favourite tasks first to build up momentum.
C)   make narrow time frames to complete tasks.
D)   divide tasks into groups that can be prioritized.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

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

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A)   It is a period of low stress.
B)   It is a period when stress is easily managed.
C)   It may be one of the most stressful periods in one's life.
D)   It is a period where stress will have little impact on your sense of wellness.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Exercise can

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A)   increase your blood pressure.
B)   become another stressor in a highly stressed life.
C)   decrease your sense of wellness.
D)   heighten your anxiety.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 3: Stress: the Constant Challenge

If you are still emotionally distressed days or weeks after a tragic event,

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People who work in rewarding "helping" professions, such as teachers and social workers, are less prone to burnout than are people in other types of professions.

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

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

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Women and men experience stress differently.

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Research supports the regular use of marijuana as an effective stress management technique.

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The primary determinant of the health consequences of stress is

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Peak concentrations of the levels of stress hormones in the bloodstream occur

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

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Exercise can

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The way in which a person responds to stress is influenced by all the following, EXCEPT:

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The long-term wear and tear of the stress response has been termed

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For people who identify as transgender, the traditional roles society places on individuals can be particularly stressful.

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Sue most likely is experiencing

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Which of the following is a hormone involved in the regulation of mood and social interaction?

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The ability to trust others is an effective coping behaviour.

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Homeostasis is the body's state of normalcy.

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A person seeking to overcome procrastination should

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There is a strong link between psychological disorders and stress.

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_____ percent of Canadians (aged 15 years and older) use exercise to cope with stress.

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