60 Questions
Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by high physiological and psychological arousal?
Resistance phase
What is a potential negative effect of prolonged stress on immune function?
Suppression of antibody formation
What is the main concern with chronic stress?
Both psychological and physiological functioning
Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by depletion of resources and potential collapse of resistance?
Exhaustion phase
Which system is influenced by stress and leads to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure?
Nervous system
What is the purpose of the fight or flight response?
To prepare the body for physical action
What effect does stress have on inflammation and antibody formation?
Stress inhibits inflammation and antibody formation
Which of the following is NOT a result of stress on the body?
Increase in digestive system activity
Which area of research has demonstrated how psychological states affect immune function?
Psycho neuro immunology
What is the general impact of prolonged negative emotions on our immune system?
It has a negative impact
According to the lecture, what impact can a D minus have on the immune system?
It can impair immune function
What is the main message regarding the relationship between psychological states and immune function?
Negative emotional states have a negative impact on immune function
What is the main focus of the bio psychosocial model discussed in the text?
The influence of social factors on biological processes
What is the relationship between social support and psychological well-being?
Social support has a positive effect on psychological well-being
Which biological system is discussed in relation to the bio psychosocial model?
The immune system
What did the early study by Issue Carnaby in 1919 find?
Decreased phagocytic activity in response to stress
Which of the following is a potential benefit of increasing physical activity?
Improved cardiovascular health
What is the main difference between acute stress and chronic stress?
The duration of the stress
What is allostatic load?
The physiological costs of response to stress
Why is prolonged exposure to stress harmful?
It can lead to a static load
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stress?
Stress is a positive experience.
What is the main reason why our body's stress response is harmful today?
All of the above are correct.
What are some examples of behavioral responses to stress mentioned in the text?
All of the above
Why are animal models limited when studying psychological stress in humans?
All of the above are correct.
Which of the following best describes stress?
A physiological response to a situation
What distinguishes human response to stress from that of animals?
Different processing capacities
What is the difference between stress and stressor?
Stress is the response, while stressor is the situation
Which situation is used as an example of a stressor in the text?
Being on a rollercoaster
Why can the same situation cause different levels of stress in different individuals?
Due to different emotional responses
What is the main focus of the distinction between stress and stressor?
Different emotional experiences
Which of the following is NOT a link described in the text between psychological states and immune function?
Social support and impaired immune function
What is the impact of prolonged stress on immune function?
It suppresses immune activity
What is the purpose of the General Adaptation Syndrome?
To adapt to stressors
Which biological systems affect immune function in response to stress?
Sympathetic nervous system (SNS)
What is the adaptive purpose of a brief stress response?
To enable quick responses to threat
What is the main concern with prolonged stress?
It disrupts physiological functioning
Which phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome is characterized by depletion of resources and potential collapse of resistance?
Exhaustion phase
Which term refers to the physiological costs of responses to stress that increase due to prolonged elevation or fluctuation of SNS/HPA axis responses?
Allostatic load
What is the main difference between acute stress and chronic stress?
Acute stress is short-term, while chronic stress is long-term
Which coping response aims to improve emotional state rather than solving a problem?
Emotion-focused coping
What is the term used to describe the evaluation of social support as a resource in coping with stress?
Secondary appraisal
Which of the following is NOT a negative effect of depression on immune function?
Enhanced immune response
What is the main pathway of influence of social support on stress-related responses?
Direct effects via psychosocial influences on endocrine and immune function
What is the term used to describe the body's active coping with stress by trying to find a new balance?
Allostasis
Which psychological interventions have been shown to improve immune function?
Interventions that improve psychological well-being
What are some personality traits associated with enhanced immune function?
Optimism and extraversion
How does positive mood affect immune function?
Positive mood is associated with an increase in immune function
What is the impact of positive life events on allostatic load?
Positive life events are associated with a decrease in allostatic load
What are some positive effects of positive affect on immune function?
All of the above
What is the impact of laughter on cortisol responses and immune function?
Laughter leads to a decrease in cortisol responses and immune function
How does social support reduce the immune effects of stress and depression?
By indirectly improving coping mechanisms
Which study found that laughter yoga reduces the cortisol response to acute stress in healthy individuals?
Meier M, et al.
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?
Reduces mental symptoms and cortisol levels
Which study examined the relationship between happiness and inflammatory responses to acute stress in people with Type 2 Diabetes?
Panagi L, et al.
According to a study by Pressman S, Cohen S, does positive affect influence health?
Yes
Which book, published in 1956, discusses the stress of life?
The Stress of Life by Selye H.
According to a study by Speigel D, Giese-Davis J, what is the focus of their research on depression and cancer?
Mechanisms and disease progression
Which study found that daily events are associated with a secretory immune response to an oral antigen in men?
Stone A, et al.
What is the main focus of the bio psychosocial model discussed in the text?
The interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors in health
According to a study by Uchino B, et al., what is the relationship between social support and physiological processes?
There is a positive relationship
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