Exercise and Stress
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What is a characteristic of anaerobic exercise?

  • Involves sustained activity of major muscle groups
  • Requires more oxygen than can be taken in (correct)
  • Examples include jogging and biking
  • Strengthens cardiovascular system
  • Which physical fitness component is NOT mentioned in the text?

  • Flexibility
  • Muscle strength and endurance
  • Body composition
  • Mental alertness (correct)
  • What is a potential impact of exercise on the stress response?

  • Boosts production of LDL cholesterol
  • Raises resting pulse rate
  • Reduces cortisol and catecholamine levels (correct)
  • Increases stress levels
  • How often is recommended to exercise to acquire the benefits of aerobic exercise?

    <p>Three times a week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does exercise have on the heart muscle?

    <p>Lowers resting pulse rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do fit individuals' stress response differ from unfit individuals?

    <p>Fit individuals have a quicker recovery from stress than unfit individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of natural opioids during exercise according to the text?

    <p>Natural opioids reduce anxiety and depression levels after exercise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of telomere length, how does perceived stress affect sedentary individuals?

    <p>Perceived stress results in shorter telomeres in sedentary individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates the heart rate response to stress between fit and unfit individuals?

    <p>Fit individuals experience less elevation in heart rate compared to unfit individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do fit individuals respond to stress compared to unfit individuals based on the text?

    <p>Fit individuals show a diminished SNS response upon exposure to stress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individuals with high physical activity were __ less likely to report high perceived stress compared to individuals low in physical activity.

    <p>49%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary type of exercise listed by 62% of participants with a high level of exercise?

    <p>Walking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the study on PTSD, what percentage of participants exhibited a significant reduction in symptoms after the aerobic exercise program?

    <p>91%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of exercise was more popular among participants than anaerobic exercise?

    <p>Aerobic exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary method used to measure PTSD symptoms in the study conducted on 14-17 year old females?

    <p>Self-report questionnaires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main finding regarding the reduction of OCD symptoms after the 12-week exercise regime?

    <p>Symptoms decreased considerably</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group in the GAD study showed only a small improvement in depression scores?

    <p>Walking group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of effect sizes were seen in the reduction of negative mood and anxiety after the aerobic exercise regime?

    <p>Medium to large</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of fitness levels on symptom relief in the GAD study?

    <p>Greater fitness improvements resulted in greater symptom relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the NIMH self-report scale measure in the OCD clinic population?

    <p>OCD symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aerobic exercise has been shown to have a negative impact on physiological stress response mechanisms.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The study by Merom et al. (2007) focused on comparing the effectiveness of cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) alone versus CBT combined with a walking program in treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Patients who showed greater improvements in their fitness levels in the GAD study experienced less symptom relief.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The exercise regime tailored to patients in the OCD clinic lasted for 6 weeks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The symptoms of obsessions and compulsions in OCD patients showed only small to medium effect sizes reduction after the exercise program.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the study with the population it focused on:

    <p>OCD clinic study = Patients in OCD clinic, 18-65 years old GAD study = Clinic outpatients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the study with the primary outcome related to psychological disorders:

    <p>OCD clinic study = Reduction of obsessions and compulsions GAD study = Symptom relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the study with the type of therapy/exercise program used:

    <p>OCD clinic study = Moderate intensity 12 week aerobic exercise regime GAD study = Cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT) versus CBT + a walking program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the result with its corresponding finding:

    <p>Patients in 'walking' group showed only small improvement in depression scores = GAD study Symptoms decreased considerably after exercise program = OCD clinic study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the effect size range with the symptom category in the OCD clinic study:

    <p>Large to medium effect sizes = Reduction of negative mood and anxiety Large to small effect sizes = Reduction of obsessions and compulsions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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