Chapter 13
Stress, Health, and Wellness
Multiple Choice Questions
1. | Which of the following is not one of the three main types of stressors?
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2. | What are the efforts to control, reduce, or tolerate threats that lead to stress?
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3. | What can virtually any event, good or bad, cause if it presents you with a challenge?
D. | an increased heart rate |
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4. | Vigorous exercise results in our bodies producing a natural coping response to stress. What does it produce in our brains to help us cope with this stress?
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5. | Stress is
A. | a sudden, powerful event that occurs quickly and affects many people simultaneously. |
B. | the physical and emotional response to events that threaten or challenge us. |
C. | a major life event that produces a negative physical and psychological reaction. |
D. | the minor irritants of life that don't affect us too much. |
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6. | A cataclysmic event is a
A. | sudden, powerful event that occurs quickly and affects many people simultaneously. |
B. | physical and emotional response to events that threaten or challenge us. |
C. | major life event that produces a negative physical and psychological reaction. |
D. | minor irritants of life that don't affect us too much. |
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7. | A personal stressor is a
A. | sudden, powerful event that occurs quickly and affects many people simultaneously. |
B. | physical and emotional response to events that threaten or challenge us. |
C. | major life event that produces a negative physical and psychological reaction. |
D. | minor irritant of life that doesn't affect us too much. |
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8. | A daily hassle is a
A. | sudden, powerful event that occurs quickly and affects many people simultaneously. |
B. | physical and emotional response to events that threaten or challenge us. |
C. | major life event that produces a negative physical and psychological reaction. |
D. | minor irritant of life that doesn't affect us too much. |
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9. | Taking charge of the situation and meditating are examples of
B. | effective coping strategies for stress. |
C. | keeping your commitments. |
D. | progressive relaxation. |
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10. | Of the four scenarios below, which could be best defined as a personal stressor?
A. | Dave's family home suffers moderate damage during an earthquake. |
B. | Jenn's pencil breaks during an exam. |
C. | Dan's sister, who lives out of state, gives birth to premature twins. |
D. | Jasmine breaks up with her boyfriend during her first year in college. |
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11. | A stress-related illness
A. | is always triggered by personal or intimate relationships that go sour. |
B. | is completely avoidable if one exercises regularly and eats right. |
C. | is primarily a psychological problem, best treated with antidepressants or other such medications. |
D. | is more likely to affect a student if he/she has experienced a number of stressors in the past year. |
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12. | It is beneficial to write out your stressors because
A. | it will solve your problems and alleviate your stressors immediately. |
B. | writing down your stressors puts you in control and can help you figure out ways to cope with the problem. |
C. | if stressors are written out you can look for the silver lining. |
D. | you can then show your stressors to somebody else. |
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13. | What is the eating disorder in which individuals binge on large quantities of food and later vomit or take laxatives to get rid of it?
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14. | Following a sensible diet and scheduling three regular meals a day are examples of ways to
A. | make exercise a part of your life. |
C. | take care of your mental health. |
D. | take care of your physical health. |
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15. | What is the relationship between exercise and diet?
A. | Excessive exercise leads to diseases such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia. |
B. | Regular exercise combined with a sensible diet will lead to many benefits, including greater energy levels. |
C. | Those students who exercise regularly will be thin and popular, decreasing the need for solitary binge eating. |
D. | A student who exercises regularly can eat more junk food because the two cancel one another out. |
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16. | Janet's been missing classes, is having trouble sleeping, and has withdrawn from her friends. These are warning signs of
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17. | Post-traumatic stress disorders are
A. | feelings of sadness, unhappiness, and hopelessness. |
B. | physical disorders in which a specific food has long-lasting consequences. |
C. | psychological disorders in which a highly stressful event has long-lasting consequences. |
D. | preoccupations with death. |
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18. | A psychological disorder in which a highly stressful event has long-lasting consequences is referred to as a(n)
A. | post-traumatic stress disorder. |
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19. | The only totally effective means of preventing pregnancy is
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20. | What causes lung damage and increases the risk of developing cancer?
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21. | The drug most likely to be found on college campuses is
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22. | Date rape sometimes occurs because of the common—but untrue—belief that
A. | women are more likely to be raped by a stranger than by someone they know. |
B. | women who dress provocatively are "asking for it." |
C. | when women offer resistance to sex, they don't really mean it. |
D. | men are not responsible for their actions once aroused. |
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23. | What is the leading cause of death for men between 25 and 44 years of age in the United States?
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24. | Having at least four or five drinks in a single sitting is referred to as
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25. | Mary has become dependent on alcohol and drinks despite any serious consequences it may have. Mary is a(n)
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26. | A sexually transmitted infection is
A. | a potentially lethal, sexually transmitted disease that causes the destruction of the body's immune system. |
B. | acquired through sexual contact. |
C. | the avoidance of sexual contact. |
D. | forced sex in which the rapist is someone you are spending time with. |
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27. | Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is
A. | a potentially lethal, sexually transmitted disease that causes the destruction of the body's immune system. |
B. | acquired through sexual contact. |
C. | the avoidance of sexual contact. |
D. | forced sex in which the rapist is someone you are spending time with. |
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28. | Abstinence is
A. | a potentially lethal, sexually transmitted disease that causes the destruction of the body's immune system. |
B. | acquired through sexual contact. |
C. | the avoidance of sexual contact. |
D. | forced sex in which the rapist is someone you are spending time with. |
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29. | Date rape is
A. | a potentially lethal, sexually transmitted disease that causes the destruction of the body's immune system. |
B. | acquired through sexual contact. |
C. | the avoidance of sexual contact. |
D. | forced sex in which the rapist is someone you are spending time with. |
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Check All That Apply Questions
30. | Which of the following are effective strategies for coping with stress? Click all that apply.
____ Look for the silver lining in negative situations.
____ Talk to friends and family.
____ Use relaxation techniques.
____ Work to change what some might consider unchangeable.
____ Find a way to relax by using alcohol or drugs. |
31. | Which of the following are examples of the damaging effects that stress can have over time? Click all that apply.
____ increasing your susceptibility to illness
____ physiological responses such as increased heartbeat
____ reducing your hormone levels
____ feeling more relaxed
____ spending less time worrying about things |
32. | Which of the following habits help assure that you are eating right? Click all that apply.
____ Eat only when you feel hungry.
____ Schedule three regular meals a day.
____ Make sure you are full before leaving the table.
____ Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, and grains.
____ Avoid processed foods. |
33. | You are incorporating exercise into your daily routine. What are some great ideas you should follow? Click all that apply.
____ Take the escalator instead of the elevator.
____ Exercise with a group of friends.
____ Make exercising a chore.
____ Check with your doctor prior to beginning.
____ Mix up your exercising activities. |
34. | Your father passed away. You are having trouble dealing with it and are worried that you may have to drop out of school. What can you do in this situation? Click all that apply.
____ Have confidence that in time your sadness won't be as painful.
____ Have a few drinks to calm the pain.
____ Talk to friends and family about your feelings.
____ Talk about memories of your father with friends and family.
____ Keep everything bottled up inside. |
35. | Which of the following are warning signs that drug use has become an addiction? Click all that apply.
____ You are only high occasionally.
____ You miss class or work because you are high.
____ You hide your drug use from family and friends.
____ You can "get yourself going" without being high.
____ You feel you need to be high to have a good time. |
36. | Which of the following are safe sex practices that can help you reduce the risk of contracting an STI? Click all that apply.
____ Use condoms.
____ Use birth control pills.
____ Practice polygamy.
____ Practice monogamy.
____ Know your sexual partner well. |
True / False Questions
37. | If you are trying to quit smoking, you shouldn't reward yourself because that will trigger your desire for gratification.
True False |
38. | It's a good idea to worry about the small stuff so that the big stuff will take care of itself.
True False |
39. | Having sexual relationships with a maximum of two or three partners at any one time is an example of a "smart sex" practice.
True False |
40. | If someone you know shows signs that he or she is suicidal, you may need to take assertive action, such as enlisting the assistance of family members, counselors, or instructors.
True False |
41. | Making exercise a group routine can distract you from your personal goals.
True False |
42. | To sleep better at night, you should avoid using your bed as a place to study.
True False |
43. | To make responsible decisions about sex, you must know what is important to you and how you view yourself.
True False |
44. | You should know your sexual partner well enough to have a discussion with him or her about both of your sexual histories.
True False |
45. | Backing out of commitments when you're feeling pressured is a good way to cope with stress.
True False |
Short Answer Questions
46. | You realize that a close friend is behaving in a way that suggests that she has become addicted to alcohol.
a. List seven symptoms that would lead you to this conclusion.
b. What are the possible consequences of her behavior?
c. What places could she go to if she decided to get help?
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47. | You are having a very stressful semester and often feel overwhelmed by your school and work responsibilities. Once you have made a list of your major stressors, what can you do to effectively cope with them?
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48. | If you decide to have a sexual relationship, or relationships, during college, what can you or your partner do to
a. prevent unwanted pregnancy?
b. avoid sexually transmitted diseases?
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49. | According to the text, both men and women must be sensitive to the issue of date rape. Explain how the text suggests the rate of incidence can be reduced.
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50. | One of the most stressful experiences that one can endure is the death of a loved one. List two to three things you could do to maintain your mental health and your academic standing if you were to experience the death of a loved one.
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