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Brain-Body Pathways: Behavioral Responses Quiz

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What is the primary appraisal in stress evaluation about?

Identifying the event as irrelevant or stressful (correct)

Determining coping resources

Deciding if the event has a clear endpoint

Evaluating your coping resources and options

Which type of stressor has a relatively long duration and no clear endpoint?

Chronic stressor (correct)

Anticipatory stressor

Acute stressor

Internal conflict

What is the major source of stress that occurs when the pursuit of a goal is thwarted?

Frustration (correct)

Change

Ambient stress

Internal conflict

In stress evaluation, what does the secondary appraisal focus on?

Evaluating coping resources and options for dealing with stress Signup and view all the answers

What is ambient stress composed of?

Chronic environmental conditions that place adaptive demands Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stressor refers to upcoming events perceived as threatening?

Anticipatory stressor Signup and view all the answers

What does coping refer to?

Active efforts to manage stress Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential psychological problem caused by stress?

Increased substance abuse Signup and view all the answers

What are psychosomatic diseases?

Physical ailments caused by psychological factors and stress Signup and view all the answers

How does stress affect cognitive functioning?

Increases the tendency for unsystematic, poorly organized review of options Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to cope with stress according to the text?

Engaging in contact sports like boxing or karate Signup and view all the answers

Which coping strategy involves engaging in random acts of kindness?

Doing good deeds for others Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of knowing your strengths according to the text?

Engaging in activities that utilize your strengths Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is suggested for escaping from stress according to the text?

Immersing oneself in reading a favorite book Signup and view all the answers

Why might engaging in contact sports like boxing help with stress according to the text?

Because it can release built-up anger Signup and view all the answers

What is one negative consequence of comparing yourself with others according to the text?

Initiating feelings of jealousy Signup and view all the answers