CORRECT Answers
_ ____ is a stress-reduction technique that involves contracting
and relaxing muscle groups one at a time.
D a. visualization
b. yoga
c. deep breathing
d. progressive relaxation
Which of the following is the most frequent cause of stress seen
among college students?
C a. finances
b. popularity
c. over-commitment
d. homework and tests
What are two key steps to take to reduce stress?
a. getting better sleep and reducing the amount of salt in the diet
b. reducing sources of stress and using relaxation techniques
D
c. exercise less and beginning a meditation practice
d. reducing workload and taking a few days off from work or
school
A potential negative effect of stress is _____ _.
a. lowered disease resistance
A
b. increased plasma volume
c. lowered blood pressure
d. increase mental alertness
, Which of the following statements is true concerning bullying?
a. males do not bully as much as females.
b. usually, college students tell someone when they are bullied.
D
c. there are usually no major health issues that result after
bullying takes places
d. college women may bully in order to climb the social ladder.
Which of the following exercises would be the best type of
exercise to help reduce stress and anxiety?
A a. high intensity exercise
b. light exercise only
c. light to moderate exercise
d. moderate to hard exercise
Individuals with Type _____ behaviors are prone to worry,
anxiety, and discomfort when interacting with others.
C
a. B
b. C
c. D
d. A
What is the amount of sleep needed by most adults to maintain
health?
a. five to six hours per night
C
b. seven to eight hours per night
c. seven to nine hours per night
d. five to seven hours per night
Which of the following concepts is related to how a person
reacts to stressful situations?
A a. all of the above
b. gender
c. past experiences
d. personality type
A loss of physical, emotional, and mental energy that can lead to
illness and emotional exhaustion is a phenomenon called _.
D a. adaptation
b. fight or flight response
c. allostatic load
d. burnout