PSY111 QUIZ 6 CHAP 8 STRESS
Question 1(Mandatory)(1 point)
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Jerry is driving to visit his parents, who live two states away. He is trying to get there in time
for their anniversary party. The entire trip should take eight hours. After driving for five
hours, he finds himself stuck in a traffic jam that has lasted more than an hour so far. He is
beginning to feel frustrated and angry. Which of the following is the stressor?
Question 1 options:
a) his parents' anniversary party
b) the traffic jam
c) his feelings of frustration and anger
d) the eight-hour road trip
Question 2(Mandatory)(1 point)
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Shawn is very tired and slightly irritable. He had to wake up early this morning for a board
meeting, which has been going on for hours now. The leader of the meeting says "Um" a lot
while speaking and Shawn just can't take it any more. He is experiencing a(n)
Question 2 options:
a) significant life change.
b) catastrophe.
c) unpredictable event.
d) daily hassle.
Question 3(Mandatory)(1 point)
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, Stan was stopped at a red light when he was suddenly rear-ended by another car. His
sympathetic nervous system activates and his resources are all primed for action. He gets out
of his car, ready to address the situation. Which phase of the GAS is Stan currently in?
Question 3 options:
a) alarm reaction
b) exhaustion
c) resistance
d) fight-or-flight
Question 4(Mandatory)(1 point)
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Heart disease and depression may both result when chronic stress triggers
Question 4 options:
a) persistent inflammation.
b) elevated oxytocin levels.
c) the production of lymphocytes.
d) reduced cortisol levels.
Question 5(Mandatory)(1 point)
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Vanessa relieved some of the stress associated with the death of her husband by becoming
more actively engaged in her work. Her response best illustrates
Question 5 options:
a) the faith factor.
b) an external locus of control.
Question 1(Mandatory)(1 point)
Saved
Jerry is driving to visit his parents, who live two states away. He is trying to get there in time
for their anniversary party. The entire trip should take eight hours. After driving for five
hours, he finds himself stuck in a traffic jam that has lasted more than an hour so far. He is
beginning to feel frustrated and angry. Which of the following is the stressor?
Question 1 options:
a) his parents' anniversary party
b) the traffic jam
c) his feelings of frustration and anger
d) the eight-hour road trip
Question 2(Mandatory)(1 point)
Saved
Shawn is very tired and slightly irritable. He had to wake up early this morning for a board
meeting, which has been going on for hours now. The leader of the meeting says "Um" a lot
while speaking and Shawn just can't take it any more. He is experiencing a(n)
Question 2 options:
a) significant life change.
b) catastrophe.
c) unpredictable event.
d) daily hassle.
Question 3(Mandatory)(1 point)
Saved
, Stan was stopped at a red light when he was suddenly rear-ended by another car. His
sympathetic nervous system activates and his resources are all primed for action. He gets out
of his car, ready to address the situation. Which phase of the GAS is Stan currently in?
Question 3 options:
a) alarm reaction
b) exhaustion
c) resistance
d) fight-or-flight
Question 4(Mandatory)(1 point)
Saved
Heart disease and depression may both result when chronic stress triggers
Question 4 options:
a) persistent inflammation.
b) elevated oxytocin levels.
c) the production of lymphocytes.
d) reduced cortisol levels.
Question 5(Mandatory)(1 point)
Saved
Vanessa relieved some of the stress associated with the death of her husband by becoming
more actively engaged in her work. Her response best illustrates
Question 5 options:
a) the faith factor.
b) an external locus of control.
