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Question 71

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What term could be used to describe the headaches if Lacey's headaches were caused by stress?

A) psychosomatic
B) burnout
C) reactive
D) defensive

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Question 72

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What have Pennebaker and his colleagues demonstrated about the acts of talking or writing about stressful experiences?

A) Talking or writing about stress leads to a sense of well-being in the short term, but leads to rumination in the long term.
B) Talking about stress events has beneficial effects, but writing about them has no impact.
C) Talking or writing about traumatic events increases overall stress levels.
D) Talking or writing about traumatic events can have beneficial effects.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Question 73

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Martin knows that excessive exposure to the sun can increase a person's risk of skin cancer and cataracts. However, he can't resist getting out and enjoying a sunny day, and putting on sunblock seems to him to be a major inconvenience. Which trend does Martin's current pattern of behaviour illustrate?

Which of the following statements about risk factors for atherosclerosis is least accurate?

A number of students often develop colds and other minor illnesses during final exam week. Why does this happen based on the research into the physical responses to stress?

Which component of Type A personality is most strongly linked to the risk of coronary heart disease?

Melissa has an old car that is desperately in need of expensive repairs. She is trying to decide whether she should spend the $1,500 she has in her savings account to repair her old clunker. If she repairs it, she will have reliable transportation again, but it also means that she will not be able to take time off from work over the holidays. What type of conflict is Melissa facing as she tries to make her decision?

Which of the following terms represents the idea that emotional tension can be released through behaviour, in an adaptive manner?

Which of the following is true of finding humour in a stressful situation?

Which of the following has been shown to increase the risk of such chronic diseases as lung cancer, emphysema, and stroke?

Which of the following represents the original frustration-aggression hypothesis put forth by Dollard and his colleagues?

What type of conflict are you experiencing if you cannot decide whether to submit to back surgery, which you dread, to alleviate your back pain or to continue to live with the pain, which you sometimes find unbearable?

After Mike was cut off in traffic, he followed the person who cut him off and put a dent in her car. Which of the following will Mike likely experience after this action?

Stein conducted an interview study of 1000 individuals in Winnipeg regarding their experiences with trauma. What did he find?

Bryce is an army field surgeon who has been operating on wounded soldiers for the past 24 hours, without a break. It seems as if he will never be able to deal with all the wounded soldiers who are already at the field hospital, and more wounded are arriving every hour. Meanwhile, the sound of heavy artillery is getting closer all the time. At this point, Bryce feels completely worn out. His overall energy reserves are totally depleted, and his body just wants to give up. What is Bryce experiencing according to Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

Which of the following is true about the optimal level of arousal for task performance?

What would happen to Lacey's score on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale as a result of getting a great new job?

Megan is looking at the ballot form for a citywide referendum and trying to decide whether or not to support the proposed change. If the referendum passes there will be better services available for all the city residents, but it will also mean that residents will pay increased property taxes. What type of conflict is Megan facing as she tries to decide whether to support the proposed referendum?

What does research have to say about the general effect of everyday problems and the minor nuisances of life?

Mei is studying very hard for exams and feels quite stressed. She is finding it difficult to focus and pay attention. Which area of her brain is likely underactive as a consequence of stress?