38 Questions
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
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
What is a characteristic of women's social networks that provides them with emotional support?
They are extended and provide physical affection
What is the percentage of women who report being satisfied with their single life in a survey of 3,500 Australians?
76% of women
What is the percentage of adults who report exercising daily?
17% of adults
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
What is the definition of happiness according to the text?
The ability to deal with problems
What is the ranking of 'Death of a spouse' in the top 20 stressful events?
1st
What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
To return systems to normal after danger passes
What is the most important glucocorticoid released by the adrenal cortex?
Cortisol
What is the effect of prolonged cortisol secretion on the immune system?
It has immunosuppressive effects
What percentage of adults report going online to help manage stress?
42%
What is the effect of cortisol on abdominal fat?
It increases abdominal fat
Which of the following groups reports exercising less frequently?
Women
What is the effect of adrenaline on cellular immune function?
It suppresses cellular immune function
What percentage of women say exercise gives them more energy?
38%
What is the goal of mindfulness meditation?
To develop mindfulness skills
What is similar between exercise and stress?
Both cause the release of the same epinephrine and hormones
Why might exercise have different effects than stress, despite both releasing epinephrine and hormones?
Exercise may engage different neurobiological and emotional systems
What is the definition of stress according to the text?
A combination of physiological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses
What percentage of people who exercise to manage stress report that it is very or extremely effective?
43%
What is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal pathway responsible for?
Releasing corticosteroids in the bloodstream
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
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
What was the correlation between psychological stress and wound healing found in the meta-analytic study?
A negative correlation of -.42
What is the role of oxytocin in wound healing, according to the study?
Oxytocin administration attenuates stress impairment in wound healing
What is the effect of expressed affection on stress levels, according to the study?
Expressed affection is negatively associated with stress
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
What is the relationship between marital conflict and wound healing, according to the study?
Marital conflict is associated with slower wound healing
What is the 'four-horsemen of the apocalypse' in relationships, according to the study?
Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling
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
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
What is a result of the body's physiological systems communicating closely during exercise?
Improved efficiency in dealing with stress
What is a key difference between procrastination and laziness?
Amount of anxiety
What is a common trait among people who procrastinate?
Perfectionism
What is a result of having unrealistic goals and expectations?
Overwhelm and procrastination
What is a motivation for procrastination according to the text?
Fear of success
What is a consequence of procrastination due to perfectionism?
Continued cycle of procrastination
This quiz covers the different aspects of stress, including physiological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses. It also explores how happiness is not the absence of problems but the ability to deal with them, and lists the top 20 stressful events in life.
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