HLH 199 Exam 2 Questions And
Correct Answers
stress - Answer a series of mental and physiological responses or adaptations to a real
or perceived threat to one's well-being
stressor - Answer a physical, social, or psychological event or condition that upsets
homeostasis and produces a stress response
-can be tangible or intangible
eustress - Answer -stress that presents an opportunity for personal growth, satisfaction
-positive stress that can improve health (getting married, winning a competition, good
grades, etc.)
distress - Answer stress that can have a detrimental effect on health
-occurring when tired, under pressure, or under the influence of drugs/alcohol
acute stress - Answer -the short term physiological response to an immediate perceived
threat,
-comes from the demands and pressures of the recent past and near future
-intense, lasts for a short time and without permanent damage to health
episodic acute stress - Answer -the state of regularly reacting with wild, acute stress
about one thing or another
-complain about work, focus on the negative, hyperactivity
-can cause physical and emotional reactions
chronic stress - Answer -an ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to
ongoing or numerous perceived threats
-can linger indefinitely and wreak silent havoc on body systems
traumatic stress - Answer -a physiological and mental response that occurs for a
prolonged period of time after a major accident, war, assault, natural disaster, or event
in which one may have been seriously hurt, killed, or witness to horrible things
-effects may be felt for years, cause significant disability, lead to PTSD
what causes stress response - Answer -concerns over money, work, family
responsibilities, personal and family health, the economy, future of the nation, health
care, climate change, hate crimes, etc
,-adjusting to change
-hassles
-relationships
-realtive depravation
-frustration
-conflict
-burnout
-overload
general adaptation system - Answer 1. alarm stage: stressor disrupts body's stability,
temporarily lowering resistance
2. resistance stage: adaptation resources are mobilized to combat stressor and body
maintains a higher level of resistance
3. exhaustion stage: body runs out of adaptation energy stores for adjusting to stressor
and resistance drops below norma
stress, memory, and conentration - Answer -Glucocorticoids: stress hormones released
from the adrenal cortex may affect cognitive functioning and overall mental health
-memory is impaired when acute stress bombards the brain with hormones and
neurotransmitters affecting the way we think, make decisions, and respond in stressful
situations
-prolonged exposure to cortisol can shrink the hippocampus
-stress may be the single greatest contributor to mental disability and emotional
dysfunction
-chronic stress can cause structural degeneration and impaired function of the brain
individual factors that affect stress response - Answer -Appraisal
-Self-esteem
-suicidal ideation
-Self-efficacy
-Type A personality
-Psychological hardiness
-Psychologically resilient
, -Grit
-Toxic core- hostility
-Shift and persist
bodys acute stress response - Answer -hearing ability increases
-respiration rate increases
-heart rate and blood pressure increase
-pupils dilate
-more blood flows to muscles, muscles tense
-digestive system slows
common physical symptoms of stress - Answer -tension headaches, migraines,
dizziness
-oily skin, rashes, blushing
-dry mouth, grinding teeth
-backache, muscle cramps, fatigue
-tightness in chest, hyperventilation, heart pounding
-stomachache, nausea diarrhea, gassiness, constipation
-cold hands, sweaty hands, shaking hands
intellectual effects of stress - Answer -impediment to academic achievement
-impair short-term memory, particularly verbal memory
-shrinks the hippocampus
psychological effects of stress - Answer contributes to mental disability and emotional
dysfunction, particularly depression and anxiety
managing stress - Answer -assess your stressors and solve problems
-change the way you think/talk to yourself
-invest in your loved ones
-cultivate your spiritual side
-find supportive people
-learn to laugh, be joyful, and cry
Correct Answers
stress - Answer a series of mental and physiological responses or adaptations to a real
or perceived threat to one's well-being
stressor - Answer a physical, social, or psychological event or condition that upsets
homeostasis and produces a stress response
-can be tangible or intangible
eustress - Answer -stress that presents an opportunity for personal growth, satisfaction
-positive stress that can improve health (getting married, winning a competition, good
grades, etc.)
distress - Answer stress that can have a detrimental effect on health
-occurring when tired, under pressure, or under the influence of drugs/alcohol
acute stress - Answer -the short term physiological response to an immediate perceived
threat,
-comes from the demands and pressures of the recent past and near future
-intense, lasts for a short time and without permanent damage to health
episodic acute stress - Answer -the state of regularly reacting with wild, acute stress
about one thing or another
-complain about work, focus on the negative, hyperactivity
-can cause physical and emotional reactions
chronic stress - Answer -an ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to
ongoing or numerous perceived threats
-can linger indefinitely and wreak silent havoc on body systems
traumatic stress - Answer -a physiological and mental response that occurs for a
prolonged period of time after a major accident, war, assault, natural disaster, or event
in which one may have been seriously hurt, killed, or witness to horrible things
-effects may be felt for years, cause significant disability, lead to PTSD
what causes stress response - Answer -concerns over money, work, family
responsibilities, personal and family health, the economy, future of the nation, health
care, climate change, hate crimes, etc
,-adjusting to change
-hassles
-relationships
-realtive depravation
-frustration
-conflict
-burnout
-overload
general adaptation system - Answer 1. alarm stage: stressor disrupts body's stability,
temporarily lowering resistance
2. resistance stage: adaptation resources are mobilized to combat stressor and body
maintains a higher level of resistance
3. exhaustion stage: body runs out of adaptation energy stores for adjusting to stressor
and resistance drops below norma
stress, memory, and conentration - Answer -Glucocorticoids: stress hormones released
from the adrenal cortex may affect cognitive functioning and overall mental health
-memory is impaired when acute stress bombards the brain with hormones and
neurotransmitters affecting the way we think, make decisions, and respond in stressful
situations
-prolonged exposure to cortisol can shrink the hippocampus
-stress may be the single greatest contributor to mental disability and emotional
dysfunction
-chronic stress can cause structural degeneration and impaired function of the brain
individual factors that affect stress response - Answer -Appraisal
-Self-esteem
-suicidal ideation
-Self-efficacy
-Type A personality
-Psychological hardiness
-Psychologically resilient
, -Grit
-Toxic core- hostility
-Shift and persist
bodys acute stress response - Answer -hearing ability increases
-respiration rate increases
-heart rate and blood pressure increase
-pupils dilate
-more blood flows to muscles, muscles tense
-digestive system slows
common physical symptoms of stress - Answer -tension headaches, migraines,
dizziness
-oily skin, rashes, blushing
-dry mouth, grinding teeth
-backache, muscle cramps, fatigue
-tightness in chest, hyperventilation, heart pounding
-stomachache, nausea diarrhea, gassiness, constipation
-cold hands, sweaty hands, shaking hands
intellectual effects of stress - Answer -impediment to academic achievement
-impair short-term memory, particularly verbal memory
-shrinks the hippocampus
psychological effects of stress - Answer contributes to mental disability and emotional
dysfunction, particularly depression and anxiety
managing stress - Answer -assess your stressors and solve problems
-change the way you think/talk to yourself
-invest in your loved ones
-cultivate your spiritual side
-find supportive people
-learn to laugh, be joyful, and cry
