Which of the following is NOT a likely characteristic of a schizophrenic disorder?
auditory hallucinations
compulsive organization
delusions
deteriorating social functioning
Which of the following systems are responsible for your body's physical response to stressors?
cardiovascular and respiratory
nervous and endocrine
digestive and lymph
muscular and skeletal
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
All stress has a negative impact on physical health.
The college years are often one of the most stressful periods of a person's life.
Changes in one's life are significant stressors.
Financial problems are significant stressors.
Which one of the following is a stressor?
bad grade
sweaty palms
rapid pulse
high fever
Situations that trigger physical and emotional reactions are termed
stress responses.
stressors.
unmanaged stress.
distress.
Manic disorders are characterized by
high energy levels.
the individual's limited vision of his or her potential.
slow, slurred speech.
very focused thinking.
The maintenance of homeostasis occurs during the __________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.
alarm
resistance
recovery
exhaustion
Stress hormones will act only on organs that possess stress hormone receptors.
True
False
An individual with a Type C personality is characterized by
having a greater tolerance of others.
being contemplative.
having difficulty expressing emotions.
being controlling.
Being self-actualized is characterized by
passivity.
good work habits.
good physical health.
realism.
Eustress
is stress that is triggered by something pleasant.
is much more common than distress.
does not trigger the stress response.
is a specific type of distress.
During the stress response, which of the following changes occur throughout the body as a result of epinephrine being released?
Your hearing and vision become more acute.
Your bronchi dilate and allow more air into the lungs.
Your liver releases more sugar into the blood
Your hearing and vision become more acute AND your bronchi dilate and allow more air into the lungs.
All of the choices are correct.
About 90 percent of all headaches are
migraines.
cluster headaches.
tension headaches.
sinus headaches.
I am testing out the 'fill in the blank' online test process. The answer to this 'fill in the blank' question is: health. The topic of this course is .
Our early identity models are most likely to be
parents.
celebrities.
peers.
political leaders.
Which one of the following is a cognitive technique for stress management?
progressive relaxation
imagery
meditation
thinking constructively
Which of the following statements regarding psychological health is TRUE?
Psychological health is independent of physical health.
Psychological health is a myth.
Psychological health is freedom from disorders.
Psychological health and physical health are intertwined.
Which of the following statements about fear is false?
It is considered to be a problem if it is out of proportion to real danger.
It is a basic and useful emotion.
It is a useful daily tool to cope with life.
It is another word for anxiety.
The fight-or-flight response prepares the body for physical action regardless of whether action is needed.
Schizophrenia is a rare mental disorder.
The long-term wear and tear of the stress response has been termed
eustress
distress
homeostasis
the allostatic load
An example of a simple phobia is fear of
embarrassment
dogs
public speaking
interaction
A person who is aware of his feelings and is willing to express them can be described as
authentic
distressed
creative
intimate
A simple but accurate definition of normality is "what most people do."
Which of the following is a social phobia?
fear of high places
fear of embarrassment
fear of seeing blood
fear of animals
The biggest single time-management problem for most people is
procrastination
list writing
goal setting
overconfidence
According to Maslow, basic human needs are ranked in the following order as they DECREASE in urgency:
physiological needs, safety, being loved, maintaining self-esteem, self-actualization
safety, physiological needs, being loved, maintaining self-esteem, self-actualization
safety, physiological needs, maintaining self-esteem, self-actualization
self-actualization, physiological needs, safety, maintaining self-esteem, being loved
Panic disorder is a
characteristic of bipolar disorder.
type of anxiety disorder.
mood disorder.
form of depression.
GAS is an acronym for
genetically alleviated stress.
growth adjustment of stress.
general adaptation syndrome.
general acceleration due to stress.
The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is activated when a person is exposed to a stressor is the _______________ nervous system.
central
somatic
parasympathetic
sympathetic
The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system initiates the stress response.
After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, PTSD was shown to have affected
survivors.
rescue workers.
television viewers who repeatedly watched the images.
all of these.
A and B.
Which of the following is a risk factor that increases the likelihood of suicide?
increased social interactions
obsession with social causes
suicide of a family member or friend
multiple minor health problems
A delusion is
a firmly held, false belief.
a form of disorganized thought.
similar to an auditory hallucination.
an obsession with a fantasy.
Lack of sleep can be both a cause and effect of excess stress.
