Lifetime Fitness Exam 3 Questions and
Answers 100% Solved
Which of the following is/are essential for coping effectively with stressful life events?
Correct Answ_D. A (Self-worth) and B (Nurturance)
What do watching TV, daydreaming, worrying, and procrastinating have in common? Correct
Answ_E. They are common time killers.
Based on various national surveys, almost 80 percent of Americans report that ____. Correct
Answ_E. Time moves too fast for them
Which practice that originated in China is often referred to as "meditation in motion"?
Correct Answ_C. Tai chi
Tom grinds his teeth, has nightmares and is easily irritated. Tom is most likely experiencing
symptoms associated with ____. Correct Answ_B. Stress
,Which of the following is likely to be the most stressful event in a person's life? Correct
Answ_A. Birth of a child
Which of the following hormonal change is associated with fight-or-flight responses? Correct
Answ_B. Increase in heart rate
What is the main value of exercise in reducing stress? Correct Answ_C. It lessens muscular
tension.
Which part of the brain activates the sympathetic nervous system? Correct Answ_A.
Hypothalamus
Which stress management technique involves creating relaxing visual images and scenes to relax
the body and mind? Correct Answ_B. Visual imagery
Which stress management technique involves contracting and then relaxing muscle groups in the
body in sequence? Correct Answ_C. Progressive muscle relaxation
,What morphine-like substance(s) is/are thought to be released during vigorous aerobic exercise
lasting 30 minutes or longer? Correct Answ_E. Endorphins
A natural state of equilibrium Correct Answ_F. Homeostasis
Positive stress Correct Answ_C. Eustress
Substances produced by the white blood cells in response to an invading agent Correct
Answ_A. Antibodies
Negative or harmful stress under which health and performance begin to deteriorate Correct
Answ_B. Distress
Immune system cells responsible for waging war against disease or infection Correct
Answ_G. Lymphocytes
A stress hormone also known as adrenaline Correct Answ_I. Epinephrine
, A series of physical responses activated automatically in response to environmental stressors
Correct Answ_D. Fight-or-flight mechanisms
A theoretical model that explains the body's adaptation to sustained stress Correct Answ_E.
General adaptation syndrome
A stress hormone that when produced steadily over time can lead to insomnia Correct
Answ_J. Cortisol
The instinctive set of psychological and physiological changes a body goes through to prepare a
person to cope with a stressor Correct Answ_H. Stress response
Discuss three ways in which you can enhance the quality of your sleep. Correct Answ_1.
Exercise and be physically active, but avoid vigorous exercise four hours prior to
bedtime.
2. Avoid eating a heavy meal or snacking two to three hours before going to bed
(digestion increases your metabolism).
3. Limit the amount of time you spend (primarily in the evening) surfing and socializing
on the Internet, texting, and watching television.
Answers 100% Solved
Which of the following is/are essential for coping effectively with stressful life events?
Correct Answ_D. A (Self-worth) and B (Nurturance)
What do watching TV, daydreaming, worrying, and procrastinating have in common? Correct
Answ_E. They are common time killers.
Based on various national surveys, almost 80 percent of Americans report that ____. Correct
Answ_E. Time moves too fast for them
Which practice that originated in China is often referred to as "meditation in motion"?
Correct Answ_C. Tai chi
Tom grinds his teeth, has nightmares and is easily irritated. Tom is most likely experiencing
symptoms associated with ____. Correct Answ_B. Stress
,Which of the following is likely to be the most stressful event in a person's life? Correct
Answ_A. Birth of a child
Which of the following hormonal change is associated with fight-or-flight responses? Correct
Answ_B. Increase in heart rate
What is the main value of exercise in reducing stress? Correct Answ_C. It lessens muscular
tension.
Which part of the brain activates the sympathetic nervous system? Correct Answ_A.
Hypothalamus
Which stress management technique involves creating relaxing visual images and scenes to relax
the body and mind? Correct Answ_B. Visual imagery
Which stress management technique involves contracting and then relaxing muscle groups in the
body in sequence? Correct Answ_C. Progressive muscle relaxation
,What morphine-like substance(s) is/are thought to be released during vigorous aerobic exercise
lasting 30 minutes or longer? Correct Answ_E. Endorphins
A natural state of equilibrium Correct Answ_F. Homeostasis
Positive stress Correct Answ_C. Eustress
Substances produced by the white blood cells in response to an invading agent Correct
Answ_A. Antibodies
Negative or harmful stress under which health and performance begin to deteriorate Correct
Answ_B. Distress
Immune system cells responsible for waging war against disease or infection Correct
Answ_G. Lymphocytes
A stress hormone also known as adrenaline Correct Answ_I. Epinephrine
, A series of physical responses activated automatically in response to environmental stressors
Correct Answ_D. Fight-or-flight mechanisms
A theoretical model that explains the body's adaptation to sustained stress Correct Answ_E.
General adaptation syndrome
A stress hormone that when produced steadily over time can lead to insomnia Correct
Answ_J. Cortisol
The instinctive set of psychological and physiological changes a body goes through to prepare a
person to cope with a stressor Correct Answ_H. Stress response
Discuss three ways in which you can enhance the quality of your sleep. Correct Answ_1.
Exercise and be physically active, but avoid vigorous exercise four hours prior to
bedtime.
2. Avoid eating a heavy meal or snacking two to three hours before going to bed
(digestion increases your metabolism).
3. Limit the amount of time you spend (primarily in the evening) surfing and socializing
on the Internet, texting, and watching television.
