Psychology in Everyday Life

David G, Myers

Chapter 10

Stress, Health, and Human Flourishing - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

Selye's general adaptation syndrome (GAS) consists of an alarm reaction followed by _____________, then _____________.

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Problem 2

When faced with stress, women are more likely than men to exhibit the _______________ - and - _______________ response.

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Problem 3

The number of short-term illnesses and stress-related psychological disorders was higher than usual in the months following an earthquake Such findings suggest that
a. daily hassles have adverse health consequences.
b. experiencing a very stressful event increases a person's vulnerability to illness.
c. the amount of stress a person feels is directly related to the number of stressors experienced.
d. daily hassles don't influence our physical or psychological health, but catastrophes can be toxic.

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Problem 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of stressors?
a. Catastrophes
b. Significant life changes
c. Daily hassles
d. Loss of personal control

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Problem 5

Stress can suppress the immune system by prompting a decrease in the release of ____________, the immune cells that ordinarily attack bacteria, viruses, cancer cells, and other foreign substances.

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Problem 6

Research has shown that people are at increased risk for cancer a year or so after experiencing depression, helplessness, or bereavement. In describing this link, researchers are quick to point out that
a. accumulated stress causes cancer.
b. anger is the negative emotion most closely linked to cancer.
c. stress does not create cancer cells, but it weakens the body's natural defenses against them.
d. feeling optimistic about chances of survival increases the likelihood of a cancer patient's recovery.

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Problem 7

A Chinese proverb warns, "The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns you more than him." How is this true of Type A individuals?

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Problem 8

The components of the Type A personality that have been linked most closely to coronary heart disease are anger and other _____________ feelings.

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Problem 9

When faced with a situation over which you feel you have little control, When faced with a situation over which you feel you have little control, _____________ (emotion/problem)-focused coping.

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Problem 10

Research has shown that a dog will respond with learned helplessness if it has received repeated shocks and has had
a. the opportunity to escape.
b. no control over the shocks.
c. pain or discomfort.
d. no food or water prior to the shocks

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Problem 11

When elderly patients take an active part in managing their own care and surroundings, their morale and health tend to improve. Such findings indicate that people do better when they experience an _______________ (internal/external) locus of control.

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Problem 12

People who have close relationships are less likely to die prematurely than those who do not, supporting the idea that
a. social ties can be a source of stress.
b. gender influences longevity.
c. Type A behavior is responsible for many premature deaths.
d. social support has a beneficial effect on health.

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Problem 13

Because it triggers the release of mood-boosting neurotransmitters such as serotonin, ____________ exercise raises energy levels and helps alleviate depression and anxiety.

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Problem 14

Research on the faith factor has found that
a. pessimists tend to be healthier than optimists.
b. our expectations influence our feelings of stress.
c. religiously active people tend to outlive those who are not religiously active.
d. religious engagement promotes social isolation and repression.

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Problem 15

One of the most consistent findings of psychological research is that happy people are also
a. more likely to express anger.
b. generally luckier than others.
c. concentrated in the wealthier nations.
d. more likely to help others

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Problem 16

After moving to a new apartment, you find the street noise irritatingly loud, but after a while, it no longer bothers you. This reaction illustrates the
a. relative deprivation principle.
b. adaptation-level phenomenon.
c. feel-good, do-good phenomenon.
d. importance of mindfulness meditation.

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Problem 17

A philosopher observed that we cannot escape envy, because there will always be someone more successful, more accomplished, or richer with whom to compare ourselves. In psychology, this observation is embodied in the _______________ _________________ principle.

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