PSY 201 CHAPTER 16 PART 1 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS.
Which of the following is an example of a brief stressor?
Job insecurity
Traffic jam
Ongoing legal problems
Divorcing from a spouse Answer - Traffic jam
After spending the last two years trying to keep his small business from going
bankrupt, Nate now suffers from stress-related cardiovascular disease.
According to Selye's general adaptation syndrome, which stage of the stress
response is Nate in?
Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion
Acceptance Answer - Exhaustion
Elizabeth is running late to her class, and she is feeling stressed about trying to
get there. Which hormone is associated with her increased heart rate and
breathing?
Adrenaline
Oxytocin
Prolactin
, Cortisol Answer - Adrenaline
What is the role of the amygdala in the stress response?
The amygdala decreases metabolic responses in the individual.
The amygdala signals a threat or stress in the environment.
The amygdala increases metabolic responses in the individual.
The amygdala regulates the stress response by exerting negative feedback on
the HPA axis. Answer - The amygdala signals a threat or stress in the
environment.
Which hormone, secreted in response to prolonged stress, suppresses the
immune system?
Adrenaline
Cortisol
Dopamine
Endorphins Answer - Cortisol
Which of the following is an effect of chronic stress on the immune system?
Overproduction of lymphocytes
Suppression of lymphocytes
Suppression of erythrocytes
Enhanced wound healing Answer - Suppression of lymphocytes
Serena is feeling sad and anxious after her relationship with her partner of six
months ended. She eats an entire pint of ice cream, thinking it might make her
feel better. Which coping technique is Serena practicing?
Problem-focused
Relationship-focused
COMPLETE ANSWERS.
Which of the following is an example of a brief stressor?
Job insecurity
Traffic jam
Ongoing legal problems
Divorcing from a spouse Answer - Traffic jam
After spending the last two years trying to keep his small business from going
bankrupt, Nate now suffers from stress-related cardiovascular disease.
According to Selye's general adaptation syndrome, which stage of the stress
response is Nate in?
Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion
Acceptance Answer - Exhaustion
Elizabeth is running late to her class, and she is feeling stressed about trying to
get there. Which hormone is associated with her increased heart rate and
breathing?
Adrenaline
Oxytocin
Prolactin
, Cortisol Answer - Adrenaline
What is the role of the amygdala in the stress response?
The amygdala decreases metabolic responses in the individual.
The amygdala signals a threat or stress in the environment.
The amygdala increases metabolic responses in the individual.
The amygdala regulates the stress response by exerting negative feedback on
the HPA axis. Answer - The amygdala signals a threat or stress in the
environment.
Which hormone, secreted in response to prolonged stress, suppresses the
immune system?
Adrenaline
Cortisol
Dopamine
Endorphins Answer - Cortisol
Which of the following is an effect of chronic stress on the immune system?
Overproduction of lymphocytes
Suppression of lymphocytes
Suppression of erythrocytes
Enhanced wound healing Answer - Suppression of lymphocytes
Serena is feeling sad and anxious after her relationship with her partner of six
months ended. She eats an entire pint of ice cream, thinking it might make her
feel better. Which coping technique is Serena practicing?
Problem-focused
Relationship-focused
