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Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by high physiological and psychological arousal?
Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by high physiological and psychological arousal?
- Resistance phase (correct)
- Alarm phase
- Exhaustion phase
- Baseline phase
What is a potential negative effect of prolonged stress on immune function?
What is a potential negative effect of prolonged stress on immune function?
- Suppression of antibody formation (correct)
- Rapid return to baseline levels
- Beneficial acute immune responses
- Increased natural killer cell activity
What is the main concern with chronic stress?
What is the main concern with chronic stress?
- Physiological functioning
- Both psychological and physiological functioning (correct)
- Homeostatic position
- Psychological functioning
Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by depletion of resources and potential collapse of resistance?
Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by depletion of resources and potential collapse of resistance?
Which system is influenced by stress and leads to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure?
Which system is influenced by stress and leads to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure?
What is the purpose of the fight or flight response?
What is the purpose of the fight or flight response?
What effect does stress have on inflammation and antibody formation?
What effect does stress have on inflammation and antibody formation?
Which of the following is NOT a result of stress on the body?
Which of the following is NOT a result of stress on the body?
Which area of research has demonstrated how psychological states affect immune function?
Which area of research has demonstrated how psychological states affect immune function?
What is the general impact of prolonged negative emotions on our immune system?
What is the general impact of prolonged negative emotions on our immune system?
According to the lecture, what impact can a D minus have on the immune system?
According to the lecture, what impact can a D minus have on the immune system?
What is the main message regarding the relationship between psychological states and immune function?
What is the main message regarding the relationship between psychological states and immune function?
What is the main focus of the bio psychosocial model discussed in the text?
What is the main focus of the bio psychosocial model discussed in the text?
What is the relationship between social support and psychological well-being?
What is the relationship between social support and psychological well-being?
Which biological system is discussed in relation to the bio psychosocial model?
Which biological system is discussed in relation to the bio psychosocial model?
What did the early study by Issue Carnaby in 1919 find?
What did the early study by Issue Carnaby in 1919 find?
Which of the following is a potential benefit of increasing physical activity?
Which of the following is a potential benefit of increasing physical activity?
What is the main difference between acute stress and chronic stress?
What is the main difference between acute stress and chronic stress?
What is allostatic load?
What is allostatic load?
Why is prolonged exposure to stress harmful?
Why is prolonged exposure to stress harmful?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stress?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stress?
What is the main reason why our body's stress response is harmful today?
What is the main reason why our body's stress response is harmful today?
What are some examples of behavioral responses to stress mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of behavioral responses to stress mentioned in the text?
Why are animal models limited when studying psychological stress in humans?
Why are animal models limited when studying psychological stress in humans?
Which of the following best describes stress?
Which of the following best describes stress?
What distinguishes human response to stress from that of animals?
What distinguishes human response to stress from that of animals?
What is the difference between stress and stressor?
What is the difference between stress and stressor?
Which situation is used as an example of a stressor in the text?
Which situation is used as an example of a stressor in the text?
Why can the same situation cause different levels of stress in different individuals?
Why can the same situation cause different levels of stress in different individuals?
What is the main focus of the distinction between stress and stressor?
What is the main focus of the distinction between stress and stressor?
Which of the following is NOT a link described in the text between psychological states and immune function?
Which of the following is NOT a link described in the text between psychological states and immune function?
What is the impact of prolonged stress on immune function?
What is the impact of prolonged stress on immune function?
What is the purpose of the General Adaptation Syndrome?
What is the purpose of the General Adaptation Syndrome?
Which biological systems affect immune function in response to stress?
Which biological systems affect immune function in response to stress?
What is the adaptive purpose of a brief stress response?
What is the adaptive purpose of a brief stress response?
What is the main concern with prolonged stress?
What is the main concern with prolonged stress?
Which phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome is characterized by depletion of resources and potential collapse of resistance?
Which phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome is characterized by depletion of resources and potential collapse of resistance?
Which term refers to the physiological costs of responses to stress that increase due to prolonged elevation or fluctuation of SNS/HPA axis responses?
Which term refers to the physiological costs of responses to stress that increase due to prolonged elevation or fluctuation of SNS/HPA axis responses?
What is the main difference between acute stress and chronic stress?
What is the main difference between acute stress and chronic stress?
Which coping response aims to improve emotional state rather than solving a problem?
Which coping response aims to improve emotional state rather than solving a problem?
What is the term used to describe the evaluation of social support as a resource in coping with stress?
What is the term used to describe the evaluation of social support as a resource in coping with stress?
Which of the following is NOT a negative effect of depression on immune function?
Which of the following is NOT a negative effect of depression on immune function?
What is the main pathway of influence of social support on stress-related responses?
What is the main pathway of influence of social support on stress-related responses?
What is the term used to describe the body's active coping with stress by trying to find a new balance?
What is the term used to describe the body's active coping with stress by trying to find a new balance?
Which psychological interventions have been shown to improve immune function?
Which psychological interventions have been shown to improve immune function?
What are some personality traits associated with enhanced immune function?
What are some personality traits associated with enhanced immune function?
How does positive mood affect immune function?
How does positive mood affect immune function?
What is the impact of positive life events on allostatic load?
What is the impact of positive life events on allostatic load?
What are some positive effects of positive affect on immune function?
What are some positive effects of positive affect on immune function?
What is the impact of laughter on cortisol responses and immune function?
What is the impact of laughter on cortisol responses and immune function?
How does social support reduce the immune effects of stress and depression?
How does social support reduce the immune effects of stress and depression?
Which study found that laughter yoga reduces the cortisol response to acute stress in healthy individuals?
Which study found that laughter yoga reduces the cortisol response to acute stress in healthy individuals?
What is the effect of laughter yoga on mental symptoms and salivary cortisol levels in first-year nursing students, according to a randomized controlled trial?
What is the effect of laughter yoga on mental symptoms and salivary cortisol levels in first-year nursing students, according to a randomized controlled trial?
Which study examined the relationship between happiness and inflammatory responses to acute stress in people with Type 2 Diabetes?
Which study examined the relationship between happiness and inflammatory responses to acute stress in people with Type 2 Diabetes?
According to a study by Pressman S, Cohen S, does positive affect influence health?
According to a study by Pressman S, Cohen S, does positive affect influence health?
Which book, published in 1956, discusses the stress of life?
Which book, published in 1956, discusses the stress of life?
According to a study by Speigel D, Giese-Davis J, what is the focus of their research on depression and cancer?
According to a study by Speigel D, Giese-Davis J, what is the focus of their research on depression and cancer?
Which study found that daily events are associated with a secretory immune response to an oral antigen in men?
Which study found that daily events are associated with a secretory immune response to an oral antigen in men?
What is the main focus of the bio psychosocial model discussed in the text?
What is the main focus of the bio psychosocial model discussed in the text?
According to a study by Uchino B, et al., what is the relationship between social support and physiological processes?
According to a study by Uchino B, et al., what is the relationship between social support and physiological processes?
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