Psychology of Stress and Happiness

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According to research, what is a possible reason why women are becoming less interested in marriage?

They are happier and healthier when they leave relationships (correct)
They have a smaller share of benefits in married relationships
They are more likely to have children
They are more satisfied with their married relationships

What is a significant difference between the time spent by men and women on childcare and domestic activities?

Women spend 8.5 more hours per week on childcare and domestic activities (correct)
Men spend 8.5 more hours per week on childcare and domestic activities
Men spend 10 more hours per week on childcare and domestic activities
Women spend 10 more hours per week on childcare and domestic activities

What is a characteristic of women's social networks that provides them with emotional support?

They are extended and provide physical affection (correct)
They are only available to married women
They are limited to family members
They are limited to fellow workers

What is the percentage of women who report being satisfied with their single life in a survey of 3,500 Australians?

76% of women (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of adults who report exercising daily?

17% of adults (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of adults who say they exercise to manage stress but have skipped exercise in the past month when feeling stressed?

39% of adults (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of happiness according to the text?

The ability to deal with problems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ranking of 'Death of a spouse' in the top 20 stressful events?

1st (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

To return systems to normal after danger passes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important glucocorticoid released by the adrenal cortex?

Cortisol (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of prolonged cortisol secretion on the immune system?

It has immunosuppressive effects (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adults report going online to help manage stress?

42% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of cortisol on abdominal fat?

It increases abdominal fat (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups reports exercising less frequently?

Women (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of adrenaline on cellular immune function?

It suppresses cellular immune function (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of women say exercise gives them more energy?

38% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of mindfulness meditation?

To develop mindfulness skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is similar between exercise and stress?

Both cause the release of the same epinephrine and hormones (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why might exercise have different effects than stress, despite both releasing epinephrine and hormones?

Exercise may engage different neurobiological and emotional systems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of stress according to the text?

A combination of physiological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people who exercise to manage stress report that it is very or extremely effective?

43% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal pathway responsible for?

Releasing corticosteroids in the bloodstream (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the 6 tasks in the study on the link between affection and recovery from stress?

To induce stress in the participants (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between the Expression and Cognition groups in the study on the link between affection and recovery from stress?

The Expression group wrote a letter to their closest person, while the Cognition group only thought about theirs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the correlation between psychological stress and wound healing found in the meta-analytic study?

A negative correlation of -.42 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of oxytocin in wound healing, according to the study?

Oxytocin administration attenuates stress impairment in wound healing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of expressed affection on stress levels, according to the study?

Expressed affection is negatively associated with stress (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference in wound healing rate between high-hostile and low-hostile couples, according to the study?

High-hostile couples heal at 60% of the rate of low-hostile couples (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between marital conflict and wound healing, according to the study?

Marital conflict is associated with slower wound healing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'four-horsemen of the apocalypse' in relationships, according to the study?

Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend in men's and women's satisfaction in marriage, according to the study?

Men's satisfaction increases, while women's satisfaction decreases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the study's findings on the relationship between social support and wound healing?

Social support is associated with faster wound healing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of the body's physiological systems communicating closely during exercise?

Improved efficiency in dealing with stress (C) Signup and view all the answers