Exercise Assessment & Stress Management

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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?

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?

Locus of control

Self-efficacy (correct)

Decisional control

Informational control

Engaging in aerobic activities like walking or running can help to alleviate stress through __________.

Exercise Signup and view all the answers

Which coping method involves taking concrete action to reduce the impact of stress?

Behavioral control Signup and view all the answers

Convincing oneself that a stressful event could have positive outcomes is an example of __________.

Positive reappraisal Signup and view all the answers

What is stress defined as in the context of exercise and health?

A process by which one responds to an environmental demand perceived as threatening Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when environmental demands exceed an individual's resources and endanger their well-being?

Stress Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for the source of stress?

Stressor Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of poor coping ability and failing to restore homeostasis following stress exposure?

Biological or psychological harm and possibly death Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to effectively manage stress and restore balance to the body?

Coping ability Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of stressors?

They can vary in frequency and intensity Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of exercise that involves activities like exergaming, dance classes, and yard work?

Nontraditional exercise Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the RPE scale and other similar scales?

To provide a subjective measure of pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of systematic desensitization?

To transform a feared object or situation into a pleasant or neutral event Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of biofeedback devices?

To monitor and provide immediate biophysiological feedback to a person responding to a stressor Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of benzodiazepines on the body?

They facilitate the binding of neurotransmitter GABA Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of stress management techniques?

To reduce the physiological response to a stressor Signup and view all the answers

What does the Allostatic Load Model refer to?

Ability to achieve stability through change Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the physiological and psychological response of a person to a stressor?

Strain Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if an individual experiences severe or prolonged strain due to stress?

Worsening of disease progression Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary system of the body that can be affected by stress?

Respiratory system Signup and view all the answers

What can physical changes in response to chronic stress lead to?

Dysfunction of major organs Signup and view all the answers

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?

Increased risk for development of allostatic load Signup and view all the answers

In the three main stages of stress response, which stage involves a cascade of metabolic, hormonal, and immune changes in a compensatory stress reaction?

Resistance phase Signup and view all the answers

According to the General Adaptation Syndrome, what happens during the alarm phase?

System recognizes stressor and initiates fight-or-flight response Signup and view all the answers

Which dimension of coping efforts focuses on changing the stressful situation in the original model?

Problem management Signup and view all the answers

What was the stereotypical response pattern of stress called according to Hans Selye?

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) Signup and view all the answers

When there is no period for restoration and stressors accumulate, what limit will a person eventually reach according to the concept of allostasis?

Allostatic load Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate response of the body to counteract disturbance and restore balance when an event is determined to be stressful?

Stress response Signup and view all the answers