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A person who believes their life is controlled by external forces would be considered to have a(n) __________.
A person who believes their life is controlled by external forces would be considered to have a(n) __________.
- External locus of control (correct)
- Decisional control
- Behavioral control
- Internal locus of control
Which coping strategy involves seeking help from others during stressful situations?
Which coping strategy involves seeking help from others during stressful situations?
- Seeking social support (correct)
- Distancing
- Self-control
- Positive reappraisal
Which term describes the belief that one can successfully execute the behavior required to achieve desired outcomes?
Which term describes the belief that one can successfully execute the behavior required to achieve desired outcomes?
- Locus of control
- Self-efficacy (correct)
- Decisional control
- Informational control
Engaging in aerobic activities like walking or running can help to alleviate stress through __________.
Engaging in aerobic activities like walking or running can help to alleviate stress through __________.
Which coping method involves taking concrete action to reduce the impact of stress?
Which coping method involves taking concrete action to reduce the impact of stress?
Convincing oneself that a stressful event could have positive outcomes is an example of __________.
Convincing oneself that a stressful event could have positive outcomes is an example of __________.
What is stress defined as in the context of exercise and health?
What is stress defined as in the context of exercise and health?
What occurs when environmental demands exceed an individual's resources and endanger their well-being?
What occurs when environmental demands exceed an individual's resources and endanger their well-being?
What is another term for the source of stress?
What is another term for the source of stress?
What is a potential consequence of poor coping ability and failing to restore homeostasis following stress exposure?
What is a potential consequence of poor coping ability and failing to restore homeostasis following stress exposure?
What is the term for the ability to effectively manage stress and restore balance to the body?
What is the term for the ability to effectively manage stress and restore balance to the body?
What is a characteristic of stressors?
What is a characteristic of stressors?
What is the type of exercise that involves activities like exergaming, dance classes, and yard work?
What is the type of exercise that involves activities like exergaming, dance classes, and yard work?
What is the purpose of the RPE scale and other similar scales?
What is the purpose of the RPE scale and other similar scales?
What is the goal of systematic desensitization?
What is the goal of systematic desensitization?
What is the primary function of biofeedback devices?
What is the primary function of biofeedback devices?
What is the effect of benzodiazepines on the body?
What is the effect of benzodiazepines on the body?
What is the ultimate goal of stress management techniques?
What is the ultimate goal of stress management techniques?
What does the Allostatic Load Model refer to?
What does the Allostatic Load Model refer to?
Which term is used to describe the physiological and psychological response of a person to a stressor?
Which term is used to describe the physiological and psychological response of a person to a stressor?
What can happen if an individual experiences severe or prolonged strain due to stress?
What can happen if an individual experiences severe or prolonged strain due to stress?
Which of the following is NOT a primary system of the body that can be affected by stress?
Which of the following is NOT a primary system of the body that can be affected by stress?
What can physical changes in response to chronic stress lead to?
What can physical changes in response to chronic stress lead to?
If the body does not compensate well and wear and tear of repeated stressors accumulates, what does this lead to according to the Allostatic Load Model?
If the body does not compensate well and wear and tear of repeated stressors accumulates, what does this lead to according to the Allostatic Load Model?
In the three main stages of stress response, which stage involves a cascade of metabolic, hormonal, and immune changes in a compensatory stress reaction?
In the three main stages of stress response, which stage involves a cascade of metabolic, hormonal, and immune changes in a compensatory stress reaction?
According to the General Adaptation Syndrome, what happens during the alarm phase?
According to the General Adaptation Syndrome, what happens during the alarm phase?
Which dimension of coping efforts focuses on changing the stressful situation in the original model?
Which dimension of coping efforts focuses on changing the stressful situation in the original model?
What was the stereotypical response pattern of stress called according to Hans Selye?
What was the stereotypical response pattern of stress called according to Hans Selye?
When there is no period for restoration and stressors accumulate, what limit will a person eventually reach according to the concept of allostasis?
When there is no period for restoration and stressors accumulate, what limit will a person eventually reach according to the concept of allostasis?
What is the immediate response of the body to counteract disturbance and restore balance when an event is determined to be stressful?
What is the immediate response of the body to counteract disturbance and restore balance when an event is determined to be stressful?
