Stress Management (Brehm)
Self-Study Examination
Instructions: After studying the text answer the following true/false or multiple choice questions. Remember, there's only one answer to each question.
a) stress management b) self-responsibility.˙ūp c) physical fitness. d) a & b e) all of the above
a) relaxation, physical activity, meditation. b) planning, coping, communicating. c) assessment, intervention, reassessment. d) acting, thinking, evaluating.
a) medical treatment. b) professional counseling. c) addiction interventions. d) none of the above
a) True b) False
a) inhibit an organism from coping with a threat. b) are harmful to the cardiovascular system. c) improve an organism's ability to cope with a physical threat. d) assist with the relaxation response.
a) the nervous system. b) the endocrine system. c) the brain system. d) the hypothalamus.
a) glucocorticoids b) thyroid c) antidiuretic d) catecholamines
a) depressed immune system b) exams are usually during cold and flu season c) exposure to so many people on campus with colds and flu d) random chance
a) TMJ. b) depressed immune system functions. c) a psychological disorder. d) all of the above
a) high cholesterol. b) poor coping skills. c) environmental stresses. d) all of the above
a) exercise b) environmental c) psychological d) all of the above
a) Ardell. b) Brehm. c) Holmes and Rahe. d) Kobasa.
a) procrastination. b) hardiness. c) time management. d) relaxation .
a) Control b) Hardiness c) Kobasa d) Commitment
a) feeling out of control. b) tense muscles. c) values clarification. d) a and c e) all of the above
a) self-discovery. b) hardiness. c) self-responsibility.
a) control b) commitment c) challenge d) wellness
a) Minerals b) Carbohydrates c) Proteins d) Lipids
a) 80-90% b) 20-30% c) 50-60% d) 10-20%
a) minerals b) glucose c) water d) protein
a) Insulin b) Catecholamine c) Creatin d) Epinephrine
a) deficiency of insulin b) the process of digestion c) high blood sugar d) low blood sugar
a) 10% b) 20% c) 30% d) 50%
a) fasting to lose weight b) cravings for chocolate c) eating in response to feelings of stress d) fear of not being able to stop eating
a) 20% b) 40% c) 60% d) 80%
a) heart activity. b) brain activity. c) muscle tension. d) cardiorespiratory fitness
a) the amount of weight you can lift. b) how many times you can lift a given weight. c) the percentage of your body weight you can lift. d) a 12-minute sit-up test.
a) increasing sympathetic response to stress b) decreasing muscle tension after exercise c) mimicking the fight?or?flight response d) inducing biochemical changes in the body
a) the amount of weight you can lift. b) how many times you can lift a given weight. c) weight-bearing aerobic exercise. d) a 12-minute bench press.
a) taking a long time to fall asleep. b) awakening too early in the morning. c) awakening frequently in the night. d) a & c e) all of the above
a) an unreasonable concept b) a belief that one's perceptions are factual c) belief that something should be different than it is d) a & c e) all of the above
a) Good relationships are based on mutual sacrifice and focus on giving. b) There is a perfect love and a perfect relationship. c) The past has nothing to do with determining the present. d) You should feel fear anxiety about anything unknown.
a) Objective life circumstances do not define happiness. Perception does. b) External events cause most human misery. People simply react as events trigger their emotions.
a) social confidence b) scholastic ability c) appearance d) physical ability e) coping responses
a) in college. b) as an infant. c) in adolescence. d) around age six.
a) looking for evidence to support a low opinion of yourself. b) putting others down to build yourself up. c) challenging your beliefs to change your behavior. d) forming an action plan for stress management.
a) loneliness. b) eating disorders. c) procrastination. d) a & b e) all of the above
a) decreased sexual desire. b) less muscle tension. c) falling asleep. d) decreased productivity.
a) childbirth. b) headaches. c) menopause. d) a & b e) all of the above
a) parasympathetic nervous system b) sympathetic nervous system c) autonomic nervous system d) endocrine system
a) are "hot reactors." b) are very low key. c) live in cold climates. d) already enjoy yoga e) all of the above
a) life experiences b) spiritual beliefs c) physical strengths d) pictures of outdoor scenery e) all of the above
a) alpha and beta wave levels b) beta blocker c) cortisol d) antidiuretic hormone e) none of the above
a) concentrate on one thing at a time. b) successfully perform motor skills. c) avoid distractions. d) a & c e) all of the above
a) vasodilation. b) vasoconstriction. c) breathing mechanisms. d) biofeedback. e) all of the above
a) wellness approach b) western medicine techniques c) stress management action plans d) mindfulness meditation