Question 1

2 of 2 points The term stressor isbest defined as Selected Answer: Correct Answer: any physical or psychological event that produces stress. any physical or psychological event that produces stress.

Question 2

2 of 2 points The term stress response isbest defined as Selected Answer: Correct Answer: the physical and emotional changes associated with stress. the physical and emotional changes associated with stress.

Question 3

2 of 2 points Stress is best defined as Selected Answer: Correct Answer: the general physical and emotional state associated with the stress response. the general physical and emotional state associated with the stress response.

Question 4

2 of 2 points All of the following increase during the fight-or-flight reaction EXCEPT Selected Answer: Correct Answer: digestion. digestion.

Question 5

2 of 2 points Stress may increase risk for cardiovascular disease by increasing Selected Answer: Correct Answer: blood pressure. blood pressure.

Question 6

2 of 2 points Which of the following statements about regular exercise and its ability to help manage stress is FALSE? Selected Answer: Correct Answer: Exercise reduces energy levels. Exercise reduces energy levels.

Question 7

0 of 2 points A good nutritional strategy for coping with stress is to Selected Answer: Correct Answer: take high-potency vitamins. limit caffeine intake.

Question 8

2 of 2 points Which of the following stressors would NOT be the result of poor time management? Selected Answer: Correct Answer: loneliness loneliness

Question 9

2 of 2 points Which of the following statements about anger is FALSE? Selected Answer: Correct Answer: It is better for wellness to express anger than to suppress anger. It is better for wellness to express anger than to suppress anger.

Question 10

2 of 2 points Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for heading off explosive anger? Selected Answer: Correct Answer: having a drink having a drink

Question 11

2 of 2 points Which of the following is NOT recommended by your text as a timemanagement strategy? Selected Answer: Correct Answer: Try doing things yourself rather than delegating. Try doing things yourself rather than delegating.

Question 12

2 of 2 points All of the following occur during the relaxation response EXCEPT Selected Answer: Correct Answer: increased blood flow to the muscles. increased blood flow to the muscles.

Question 13

2 of 2 points Progressive relaxation is best described as Selected Answer: Correct Answer: an activity alternating muscle tension and relaxation. an activity alternating muscle tension and relaxation.

Question 14

2 of 2 points Which of the following statements is an example of negative self-talk? Selected Answer: Correct Answer: I won the speech contest, but only because none of the other speakers was very good. I won the speech contest, but only because none of the other speakers was very good.

Question 15

2 of 2 points The relaxation technique that asks the person to identify all the perceptible qualities of a relaxing environment is Selected Answer: Correct Answer: visualization. visualization.