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Nicholls State UniversityHPED 141

Ch. 2

1)People who are experiencing stress should avoid or limit caffeine for all of the following reasons EXCEPT that caffeine

a.            acts as a sedative.

b.            might cause sleeplessness.

c.             is mildly addictive.

d.            is associated with irritability.

2.            Many college students find themselves in a period

a.            that is one of the most stressful of their lives.

b.            during which stress has little impact on their wellness.

c.             of low stress because they are not yet fully adults.

d.            during which they can manage their stress easily.

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

a.            eustress

b.            burnout

c.             distress

d.            chronic stress

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

a.            reproductive system.

b.            central nervous system

c.             digestive system.

d.            endocrine system.

5.            Acts of violence, industrial accidents, and intrusive noises are examples of

a.            college stressors.

b.            social stressors.

c.             internal stressors.

d.            environmental stressors.

6.            Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is the study of the interaction among all the following systems EXCEPT the                system.

a.            endocrine

b.            immune

c.             nervous

d.            respiratory

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

a.            investigate support groups.

b.            seek professional help.

c.             identify your stressors.

d.            design your plan.

 

8.            All of the following are recommended time-management strategies EXCEPT

a.            setting priorities.

b.            keeping track of tasks you put off.

c.             breaking down long-term goals into short-term ones.

d.            avoiding unstructured time.

9.            Homeostasis is the

a.            body's condition during the fight-or-flight reaction.

b.            response of the body to prolonged exposure to stressors.

c.             state of the body's normal "housekeeping" functions.

d.            state of a body experiencing unmanaged stress.

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

a.            exercising regularly

b.            maintaining a social support system

c.             improving time-management skills

d.            denying the reality of the stress

11.          Which of the following would NOT be helpful for improving productivity?

a.            Delegate responsibility.

b.            Focus on long-term goals only.

c.             Say "no" when necessary.

d.            Visualize achievement of your goals.

12.          If you are still emotionally distressed weeks after a tragic event, the most helpful strategy would be to

a.            seek out media coverage of similar events.

b.            stop sharing your feelings with others.

c.             take a long walk to reduce your anxiety.

d.            consider seeking professional help.

13.          An individual with a Type C personality is characterized by

a.            being contemplative.

b.            having difficulty expressing emotions.

c.             having a greater tolerance of others.

d.            being controlling.

14.          Which of the following statements about sleep is TRUE?

a.            Drinking alcohol before bedtime improves a person's sleep.

b.            Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night to stay healthy.

c.             An increase in total sleep time causes an increase in the level of stress hormones.

 

d.            The body is completely still and relaxed during REM sleep.

15.          A person seeking to overcome procrastination should

a.            do favorite tasks first to build up momentum.

b.            avoid thinking about the tasks he or she put off.

c.             allot as little time as possible to complete tasks.

d.            divide tasks into groups that can be prioritized.

16.          Which of the following are common sources of stress for most college students?

a.            laundry and dishes

b.            children and pets

c.             involvement in political causes

d.            academics and time management

17.          The term stress refers to

a.            an unpleasant situation that disrupts normal activities of daily life.

b.            a return to homeostasis.

c.             a physical reaction to fright.

d.            situations that can trigger physical and emotional reactions.

18.          Which of the following stress management techniques emphasizes the use of breathing, stretching, and balance?

a.            meditation

b.            progressive relaxation

c.             visualization

d.            hatha yoga

19.          Philip is attempting to deal with his stress. Which of the following would NOT be helpful?

a.            modifying his expectations to achievable levels

b.            thinking and acting constructively

c.             trying to remember as much information as possible

d.            living in the present

20.          The personality type associated with relaxation and contemplation is

a.            Type D

b.            Type C

c.             Type A

d.            Type B