Psychology: Chronic Stress and Its Effects
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How can people communicate anxiety nonverbally according to the text?

  • Manifesting empathy through body language (correct)
  • Through yelling and screaming
  • By displaying tension headaches
  • Expressing panic verbally

What is an example of an adaptive behavior mentioned in the text?

  • Yelling loudly in a crowded place
  • Experiencing tension headaches
  • Using imagery techniques to refocus attention (correct)
  • Experiencing stress-related responses

What are some examples of maladaptive behaviors resulting from anxiety mentioned in the text?

  • Refocusing attention on a pleasant scene
  • Reducing muscle tension and vital signs
  • Practicing sequential relaxation of the body from head to toe
  • Experiencing pain syndromes and tension headaches (correct)

What is the recommended maximum duration for the use of benzodiazepines?

<p>4 to 6 weeks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of benzodiazepines?

<p>To provide short-term relief from anxiety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the impact of anxiety levels?

<p>It depends on its duration and how well the person copes with it (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important nursing implication for patients using benzodiazepines?

<p>Avoid drinking alcohol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What techniques can help break the cycle of negative thoughts?

<p>Snapping a rubber band worn on the wrist (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect associated with benzodiazepine use?

<p>Blurred vision (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which anxiety disorders are most common in late life according to the text?

<p>Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Phobias (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder may result from chronic stress that is repressed?

<p>Anorexia nervosa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does assertiveness training help a person with?

<p>Taking more control over life situations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe physical symptoms caused by ignored or suppressed stress?

<p>Somatic symptom disorders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is late-onset GAD usually associated with according to the text?

<p>Depression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder may be diagnosed if chronic anxiety becomes maladaptive and permeates major portions of a person's life?

<p>Anxiety disorder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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